Laneway at 21: Tastemaking, instinct and Chappell Roan
After two decades on top, co-founder Danny Rogers charts the evolution and future of an Australasian festival institution
News By James Hanley | 5 January 2026
With its 21st anniversary now right around the corner, Laneway co-founder Danny Rogers has revealed the ingredients behind the touring festival’s enduring appeal. The long-running event comprises six, one-day legs across Australia and New Zealand, stopping off in Auckland (cap.
40,000), Gold Coast (40,000), Sydney (45,000), Melbourne (50,000), Adelaide (25,000 ) and Perth (30,000) between 5-15 February. General tickets start at A$239.90 (€137.60).
Carving out a reputation as one of the world’s most influential tastemaker festivals, Laneway has helped break international artists out of the ANZ region…