Laneway Perth is close enough to taste, and I have two pieces of information for you:
- It is going to be hot, loud, beautiful, and extremely A Lot (affectionate).
- I am a lesbian, and seeing Chappell Roan in a 90-minute full set situation is going to do permanent damage to my nervous system in the best way.
This guide is built for the people who love festivals but also need a plan. The neurodivergent crowd. The anxious girlies. The queer crew. The “I will have fun but only if I know where the toilets are” faction. The “I need to sit down or I will simply evaporate” community.
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Laneway 2026 Spotify Playlist
Quick Facts: Laneway Perth 2026 at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2026 (Perth) |
| Country | Whadjuk Boodjar |
| Venue | Arena Joondalup |
| Address | Kennedya Dr, Joondalup WA 6027 |
| Date | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Ages | 16+ |
| Gates | 1:00 pm |
| Finish | 10:30 pm |
| Pass-outs | None (no re-entry) |
| Cash | Cashless (card/phone wallet) |
| App | Official Laneway app (iOS + Android) |
| Youth | App can be used to pre-register a responsible adult (Youth ticketholders) |
App links
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/laneway-festival/id940634409
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appmajik.laneway
The set times you actually need (Perth)
| Time | Good Better Best | Never Let It Rest | Everything Ecstatic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm – 1:40 pm | Djanaba | ||
| 1:05 pm – 1:35 pm | Ullah (triple j Unearthed) | ||
| 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Cavetown | ||
| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers | ||
| 2:40 pm – 3:25 pm | Gigi Perez | ||
| 3:10 pm – 3:55 pm | Malcolm Todd | ||
| 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm | Mt. Joy | ||
| 4:20 pm – 5:05 pm | Alex G | Oklou | |
| 5:10 pm – 5:55 pm | Lucy Dacus | ||
| 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm | The Dare | ||
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | Role Model | ||
| 6:40 pm – 7:30 pm | PinkPantheress | ||
| 6:55 pm – 7:45 pm | Wet Leg | ||
| 7:50 pm – 8:50 pm | Wolf Alice | ||
| 7:55 pm – 8:55 pm | Yung Lean & Bladee | ||
| 8:55 pm – 10:25 pm | Chappell Roan | ||
| 9:25 pm – 10:25 pm | Mina Galan |
Before you go: The Neurodivergent-Friendly Plan
Laneway can be a sensory theme park. Fun. Chaos. Noise. Bodies. Heat. Smells. Unpredictability. If your brain does the “this is fine” meme until it suddenly is not fine, this section is for you.
Pick your “non-negotiables” now
Choose 2 to 4 artists you refuse to miss, then build everything else around your energy, not your fantasy self.
Try:
- One early must-see (before crowds peak)
- One mid-afternoon anchor
- One “I will ascend” moment (hello Chappell)
- One buffer slot for food, water, toilet, and regulation
Give yourself permission to be a festival gremlin
You do not have to be at the rail. You do not have to be social. You do not have to “make the most of it” every minute. You can sit down. You can leave a set early. You can wear ear protection. You can eat the same safe food twice.
You are allowed to have a good time in a way that suits your nervous system.
Build a regulation kit
- Earplugs (high-fidelity if you can)
- Sunglasses
- A hat
- Sunscreen
- Electrolytes (sealed, unopened, original packaging)
- A small comfort item (ring, fidget, soft thing, whatever works)
- A portable charger
- A snack you know you will eat (if approved via accessibility request for medical needs)
Accessibility: What Laneway Perth offers
Laneway Perth has accessibility supports on-site, but it is still a loud, busy outdoor festival. Knowing what to expect helps you plan around the friction points.
Surfaces and Movement
The site includes grass, concrete, and gravel, with uneven surfaces and slopes in parts. Accessible viewing areas exist around stages for patrons using mobility devices.
Accessible Viewing Decks and Designated Viewing Areas
Laneway provides Accessible Viewing Decks and designated viewing areas for patrons with disability (including non-visible disability) and companions.
Important note: These areas are limited. If a deck reaches capacity, priority may be given to wheelchair and mobility-aid users and patrons who require access-supported viewing.
Also important: Viewing decks are not low-sensory spaces. They can still be crowded, loud, and visually intense.
Low Sensory and Chill-Out Spaces
There are Chill Out Space and Low Sensory Space options on-site. If you’re overwhelmed but not in need of medical assistance, these are the places to regulate.
Medical
Medical outposts will be signposted and shown on the patron map (and in the app).
Companion Cards
If you have an approved Companion Card, you can add an additional ticket during purchase through Ticketek. If you already purchased and did not request it, contact Ticketek directly.
Assistance Animals
Guide and support animals are welcome. You will need documentation confirming your animal is an accredited assistance animal.
Auslan
Auslan interpretation will not be available at Laneway 2026.
Accessibility Request Form
If you need support, specific entry needs, or to bring in required food for allergies or medical requirements, fill out the Accessibility Request Form via the event accessibility section.
Festival rules that will save your day
Start and Finish
Gates open at 1:00 pm. Event finishes 10:30 pm.
Pass-outs
There are no pass-outs. If you leave, you cannot re-enter. Plan your meds, food needs, and regulation breaks with that reality in mind.
Wet Weather
Laneway goes ahead rain, hail, or shine, unless the site is deemed unsafe by authorities.
What to bring (and what not to bring)
Required
- Valid ticket on your phone (limited tickets available HERE)
- Valid photo ID (check accepted ID requirements)
Highly Recommended
- Empty soft water bottle
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Card/phone wallet (cashless)
- Bag no larger than A4
Prescription Medication Rules
Prescription meds must be:
- In original packaging
- Dispensing label matches the name on the ticket holder’s ID
- Only bring what you need for the day
Over-the-counter meds (Panadol/Nurofen) are allowed.
If you want, you can store medication with the medical team after entry (still subject to bag search at gates).
Banned Items List (Perth): The Fast Version
Laneway is strict, and security will search bags. The quickest way to ruin your vibe is bringing something you assume is fine.
Banned Items Include
- Glass or breakable containers (including makeup in glass, mirrors, perfumes)
- Cans or metal canisters (including metal water bottles, aerosols)
- Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, bikes
- Milk crates, bread crates, metal cans/containers
- Chairs (folding, camping, portable) and furniture
- Clothing with sharp studs/accessories that could injure patrons
- Club patches and jackets
- Weapons or potential missiles
- Flares/fireworks/smoke bombs/explosives
- Alcohol
- Illicit drugs and paraphernalia (including nangs, bongs, pipes)
- Vapes/e-cigs with more than 110mL liquid
- Professional cameras with removable lenses (no media accreditation = no)
- Sound/video recorders
- Laser pointers/lights
- Umbrellas (bring a plastic poncho/raincoat instead)
- Water pistols
- Pets (assistance animals excepted)
- Fires/open flames
- Sound systems
- Eskies/coolers/chilly bins
- Culturally insensitive items
- Drones/remote control devices
- Confetti, shredded paper, register rolls, anything likely to cause environmental issues
- Any other item deemed dangerous or a public nuisance
Camera Note
No detachable lens cameras without formal media accreditation. Small digital cameras and handycams for personal use are allowed.
Food and Drink: Feeding yourself like a responsible adult (against your will)
You cannot bring outside food or drink unless approved for medical or allergy reasons through the Accessibility Request Form.
You can bring Hydralyte/electrolytes if they are sealed, unopened, and in their original packaging.
Food vendors with GF/veg/vegan options listed
- Baolicious
- El Aleman Loco
- Dal Pizzaiolo
- Nonnos Kitchen
- SMOKR BBQ
- Taco Daddy
- Parmi & Pasta
- The Big Slice WA
- Craig Brown
- Danny’s Food Truck
- Con Pebre
- Kasama’s Thai Kitchen
Pro tip: If you have a safe food, plan when you will eat it. Hunger plus heat plus crowds equals a meltdown recipe your body did not consent to.
Getting there (Perth): Transport, walks, and why driving is a trap
Public transport is included
All Perth Laneway Festival tickets include Transperth services for three hours before, during, and three hours after the event until end of service.
You do not pay during these times. Just have your event ticket ready to show staff.
Plan your journey here: https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner
InfoLine: 13 62 13
Joondalup Station walk
From Joondalup Station, it’s around 15 minutes walk (1500m) to the festival entrance on Kennedya Drive.
Walking directions
- From the train station, head slightly south to Collier Pass
- Walk west along Collier Pass footpath to Joondalup Drive
- Cross under Joondalup Drive via the pedestrian underpass
- Walk north along Joondalup Drive to Kennedya Drive
- Follow directions of traffic controllers, event staff, and police
Taxi and Rideshare
Pick up/drop off zone is on Moore Drive (Westbound only), from the west of Joondalup Drive intersection. Approach from Grand Boulevard.
Expect road closures. Follow signage and staff directions.
Parking
Laneway does not recommend driving. Parking is severely limited. Road closures and restrictions will apply.
If you drive, sort a designated driver in advance.
ACROD
ACROD permit holders can pick up/drop off and park at the designated ACROD area at Arena Joondalup.
Use Waabiyn Way, approaching from Moore Drive (westbound only). Have your permit ready.
Safety, crowd care, and how to survive the pits without losing your soul
Laneway is committed to safety and has a zero-tolerance approach to behaviour that puts others at risk or makes them uncomfortable.
This includes:
- Bullying
- Fighting
- Unwanted physical contact
- Throwing items
- Verbal abuse
Security, medical, and crowd care teams are on-site all day, especially in high-energy areas like mosh pits.
If you’re going into a busy crowd:
- Pick a meeting point with your friends first
- Decide what you do if someone gets overwhelmed (Leave set? Chill out space? Medical?)
- Keep your phone charged
- Drink water before you think you need it
Lost property: What happens if your brain drops your phone into another dimension
If you find something, take it to the Information Tent.
If you lose something, go to the Information Tent.
After the festival:
- Only items of value are held (phones, wallets, bank cards, ID, car/house keys)
- Fill out the Lost Property Form for anything not registered/collected
- Items held at the Event Office until Tuesday, 17 February
- Collection available from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm only
- Uncollected items disposed of or donated after that date
The Chappell Roan Perth City Guide (Queer businesses to hype your weekend)
Laneway and Chappell Roan Fandemonium put together official city guides for each stop. Perth’s list is a proper little love letter to queer community.
Official Perth Guide Spots
- Connections Nightclub
- The Flaming Galah (Fremantle)
- Dykes on Bikes Perth WA
- All Things Queer (RTRFM 92.1FM)
- Little Pride Pin Shop
- Rabble Books + Games
- Perth Frontrunners
- Perth Gaymers
If you’re travelling in, or you’re local but want to make a weekend of it, use this list as your “I want to be around my people” roadmap.
Two weeks out: How to plan your day without becoming a crispy little raisin
1) Pre-load everything
- Download your ticket
- Download the app
- Save/set your must-sees
- Screenshot the set times
- Screenshot the site map (Once available)
- Put your meeting point in the group chat
2) Dress for heat and sensory comfort
Perth in February is not here to be kind. Choose fabrics that breathe. Wear shoes you can stand in for hours. Bring sunscreen. Bring ear protection. Bring sunglasses.
3) Decide your personal “exit plan”
You do not have to stay until 10:30 pm. If you’re cooked, you’re cooked. Your future self deserves you arriving home in one piece.
TL;DR
- Laneway Perth 2026 is on Sunday 15 February at Arena Joondalup, gates 1:00 pm, ends at 10:30 pm, no pass-outs.
- Public transport is included with your ticket on Transperth (3 hours before/during/after, until end of service).
- Accessibility includes viewing decks, chill-out space, and low-sensory space (decks are not low-sensory).
- Bring: Ticket, photo ID, empty soft water bottle, sunscreen, card/phone wallet, A4-sized bag.
- Check banned items carefully (no glass, metal bottles, umbrellas, detachable lens cameras, etc).
- Set times are in the table above (Chappell Roan: 8:55 pm – 10:25 pm).
- Official Laneway app helps you plan, and Youth ticketholders can pre-register a responsible adult:
- Perth Chappell city guide includes Connections, The Flaming Galah, Little Pride Pin Shop, Rabble Books + Games, and more (use it as your queer pregame map).
Stay unruly.
