Laneway Festival 2026: Chappell Roan Headlines Star-Studded Lineup with Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and PinkPantheress

Australia and New Zealand are set to welcome an unforgettable music experience as Laneway Festival 2026 announces its headline act: US pop sensation Chappell Roan. Following Charli XCX’s electrifying 2025 performance, Roan’s arrival marks a bold new era for the festival, promising larger-than-life productions and an all-star lineup.

Chappell Roan’s First Shows in Australia and New Zealand

Chappell Roan, 27, will make her New Zealand debut at Laneway Festival 2026, performing her first Australian shows since her global breakthrough in 2024. Fans can expect a full 90-minute performance, featuring:

• A fantasy castle stage set

• An all-female band

• Gothic fairytale costumes inspired by drag aesthetics

This production follows Roan’s record-breaking sets at Reading and Leeds Festival, solidifying her status as a global pop powerhouse.

From Cult Favourite to Global Superstar

Since her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Roan has evolved from intimate venue performances to headlining festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. Her chart-topping hits, including Pink Pony Club, Good Luck Babe, and The Giver, showcase her signature mix of high-energy theatrics, maximalist production, and daring stage persona.

Critics have noted her meteoric rise, with Kitty Empire commenting, “Charli XCX may have inaugurated a Brat summer, but Chappell Roan picked up that lime-green sequined baton and tossed it sky high, celebrating liberation in hedonistic femme fun.”

Complete Laneway Festival 2026 Lineup

The 2026 edition of Laneway Festival promises an eclectic mix of global and local acts, including:

International Artists:

• Wet Leg (indie breakout group)

• Wolf Alice (London rockers)

• Role Model (bedroom pop singer)

• PinkPantheress (British singer)

• Yung Lean & Bladee (Swedish rappers)

• The Dare (Charli XCX collaborator)

• Lucy Dacus

• Alex G

• Cavetown

• Mt. Joy

Australian Acts:

• Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers

• Blusher

• Shady Nasty

• Armlock

• The Belair Lip Bombs

• Djanaba

Sideshow dates for select artists, including Wet Leg, will be announced closer to the festival.

Laneway Festival’s Growth and Legacy

Since its inception in Melbourne’s Caledonian Lane in 2005, Laneway Festival has grown from a boutique indie event into a major cultural phenomenon across Australia and New Zealand. Previous headliners include Stormzy, Fred Again, Haim, and last year’s Charli XCX. With Chappell Roan now leading the 2026 lineup, the festival cements its reputation in the supersized festival era.

2026 Laneway Festival Dates and Locations

The festival will kick off in New Zealand and travel across major Australian cities:

With a lineup combining international sensations and rising Australian talent, Laneway Festival 2026 promises to be a must-attend music event. Fans can expect bold performances, immersive stage designs, and a celebration of cutting-edge pop and indie music across Australasia.