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Laneway Festival in Perth in 2026 will be a licensed 16+ event.

So that we can provide a secure and safe environment for everyone, we are implementing our Youth Policy for 2026, which will form part of our Conditions of Entry.

The minimum age requirement to attend Laneway Festival in Perth for 2026 will be 16 years of age (that is, 16 years as at the date of the event: Sunday 15 February 2026).

All patrons under the age of 18 years old MUST be accompanied and supervised, at all times, by a responsible adult over the age of 18 years old.

A youth ticket must be purchased with an 18+ ticket, at a ratio of 1:2, that is, ONE responsible adult may supervise a maximum of TWO juveniles at the festival.

If a juvenile is found to be unaccompanied or unsupervised, both the juveniles and their respective responsible adult will have their tickets cancelled and will be escorted from the festival site.

The Conditions of Entry and Ticketing Terms & Conditions apply to everyone attending Laneway Festival. Promoter reserves the right to evict any persons engaging in illegal activities (for 16 and 17 years olds, this includes trying to purchase or consuming alcohol).

Liquor Control Act WA 1988 – S125 (2)(b) – definition of ‘responsible adult’:

• a parent, step-parent, spouse, de facto partner or legal guardian of the juvenile
• another person in loco parentis to the juvenile

Please note that all festival attendees require Valid Photo ID to enter the event, please check below to ensure you have valid ID prepared for the event.

Accepted ID for ALL patrons attending Laneway Festival in Perth will be as follows:

 
• Australian Photo Driver’s Licence or Learner’s Permit (from WA or interstate)
 
• Foreign Drivers Licence (English language or if not in the English language, must be accompanied by an official English translation e.g. by any NAATI accredited translator) or an International Driving Permit
 
• Current Passport from any country
 
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or equivalent Proof of Age Card (*see below)
 
• Australian Birth Certificate (certified copy is okay) PLUS a Current Photo ID (e.g. student card). We must be able to verify both your age and your photo ID, we cannot accept one without the other.

Please note that digital forms of ID are accepted, but we strongly recommend bringing a physical copy as a backup in case of network issues or a flat phone battery.

Anyone who fails to present an Accepted ID upon entry will not be allowed into Laneway Festival. No refunds will be processed for anyone who is denied entry because they did not bring Accepted ID.

The Conditions of Entry and Ticketing Terms & Conditions apply to everyone attending Laneway Festival. Promoter reserves the right to evict any persons engaging in illegal activities (for 16 and 17 years olds, this includes trying to purchase or consuming alcohol).

* Proof of Age Card issued by an interstate government authority, such as:

 
• NSW residents: NSW Proof of Age Card or a NSW Photo Card issued by Service NSW
 
• VIC residents: Keypass ID Card issued by Australia Post, or a Victorian Proof of Age issued by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
 
• SA residents: SA Proof of Age Card issued by Service SA
 
• WA residents: Western Australian Photo Card issued by the Department of Transport

Information and penalties for using a fake identification can be found here.