The full Laneway 2026 lineup drops tomorrow (September 18th), but it looks like one band accidentally revealed their inclusion ahead of time. 

English alternative rockers Wolf Alice posted and then quickly deleted their official Laneway announcement tile on social media, but their secret was spotted by some eagle-eyed fans. Several TikTokers also spotted the premature announcement (see here).

We’ll know for sure if Wolf Alice are Laneway-bound tomorrow, but their booking makes a lot of sense.

The band will finish a tour of the US, UK, and Europe in December, meaning their schedule is currently clear for Laneway.

Wolf Alice released their most recent album, The Clearing, in August, watching it soar to the top of the UK Albums Chart. It placed well in Australia too, reaching No. 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Tone Deaf reviewed Wolf Alice’s show at The Forum in Melbourne on their 2022 Australian tour. “Had you gone into Forum last night not having even known who Wolf Alice were, you came out being a fan,” our reviewer wrote. 

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The band visited Australia that year off the back of a very successful 2021. They released their third album, Blue Weekend, to wide acclaim, and it was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, their third consecutive album to receive a nod. Blue Weekend also helped the band win Best British Group at the 2022 BRIT Awards.

Laneway Festival is turning 21 in 2026, returning with a fresh itinerary across six cities in Australia and New Zealand, debuting three new venues.

Kicking off in Auckland on February 5th, the festival will then make it way across the Tasman to the Gold Coast for the very first time.

After almost a decade of unforgettable shows in Brisbane, Laneway is heading south as the Brisbane site is preparing for development ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Next year’s festival will make its Gold Coast debut at Southport Sharks on February 7th, a fresh backdrop and the perfect chance to connect with fans in a region that’s always shown enormous love for live music.

The new site offers a unique setting with an easy-to-navigate layout, seamless movement between stages, and excellent transport connections. Intimate yet expansive, it’s set to deliver a world-class festival experience in 2026.

It will then head to Sydney on February 8th, returning o the green and glorious Centennial Park, while Melbourne is back at its home at Flemington Park on February 13th.

In Adelaide, Laneway will relocate to the Adelaide Showgrounds for February 14th, bringing improved infrastructure and facilities at the multi-purpose outdoor venue.

It will also move to Arena Joondalup in Perth, providing more space, improved production capabilities, and a refreshed setting for audiences to enjoy on February 15th.

LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2026

Presented by triple j

Thursday, February 5th (18+)
Western Springs, Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau

Saturday, February 7th (16+)
Southport Sharks, Gold Coast/Yugambeh Jagun

Sunday, February 8th (16+)
Centennial Park, Sydney/Gadigal & Bidjigal

Friday, February 13th (16+)
Flemington Park, Melbourne/Wurundjeri Biik

Saturday, February 14th (16+)
Adelaide Showgrounds, Adelaide/Kaurna Yerta

Sunday, February 15th (16+)
Arena Joondalup, Perth/Whadjuk Boodjar