Discover the essential acts at Laneway Festival 2026. From Wolf Alice’s electrifying alt-rock to Blusher’s dreamy synth-pop, here’s your ultimate must-see lineup for Australia & New Zealand’s indie celebration.

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Hanabie brought high-energy rock and vibrant charisma to B90 in Gdańsk, joined by SUN for a dynamic, genre-blending night. Photos by Paulina Leśna, 2025.

The Strumbellas filled History in Toronto with warmth, joy, and uplifting indie-folk energy, joined by rising openers School House. Photos by Lacey Davey, 2025.

Louis Tomlinson’s “Palaces” delivers a guitar-driven pop sound with a powerful bridge and live-ready energy; a standout track ahead of How Did I Get Here? This review explores its impact. A review by Kathrin Waschke.

The Band CAMINO lit up HISTORY in Toronto with a colourful, high-energy set packed with fan favourites, massive singalongs, and electric visuals. Photos & review by Sara De Ledesma, 2025.

Chalk tore through Kilowatt Bar in San Francisco with a ferocious post-punk set full of sweat, volume, and tension, reshaping the room with every beat. Photos by Viviana Jackelin Mendoza, 2025.

The Belair Lip Bombs filled Maschinenhaus in Berlin with fuzzed-out guitars and heartfelt indie-punk emotion, joined by Talkin’ Secret. Photos by Chux On Tour Photography, 2025.

Nothing More brought a storm of emotion and high-voltage rock energy to Vulkan Arena in Oslo with a fierce, unforgettable live show. Photos by Anine Desire, 2025.