Festivals

Lane Cove Council organises a series of annual festivals to reflect the diverse interests of the community and foster local identity.

Each festival brings together a combination of arts, cultural, social and environmental activities organised by Council and local community groups within the Lane Cove municipality.

Festivals in Lane Cove

 

 

Sunset in the Village: January - February


Sunset in the Village is an exciting program of events in Lane Cove running throughout summer.  With a range of free music and outdoor activities on offer, there is something for the whole family!

 

St Leonards Lunar Laneways

28 Feb 2026 Save the date for St Leonards Lunar Laneways on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 4:00pm–9:00pm at Canberra Avenue next to Wadanggari Park. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with free night markets, performances, workshops and glowing art, proudly supported by Transport for NSW through the Open Streets Grant Program.

Cnr Marshall Lane and Canberra Avenue St Leonards, St Leonards 

Tagged as: , Major events, Festivals, Community & Culture, Food & Drink, Music, Seasonal & Holiday, Markets and pop ups

 

Autumn Harmony: March

Autumn Harmony is held in March each year and celebrates diversity and inclusion in Lane Cove. The 2025 program will be available in the first week of February. Save the date for Kaleidoscope of Lane Cove on Friday 14th of March at the Plaza. 

All events embrace and encourage community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging. 

Our major event this March is Resilience and Radiance, celebrating NSW Women's Week and International Women's Day. For event information, visit lanecove.nsw.gov.au/iwd. 

 

Gai-mariagal Festival: May - July

The Gai-Mariagal Festival is an annual regional initiative in the North Shore running from Sorry Day, into Reconciliation Week and through to NAIDOC Week (26 May – 13 July 2025).

The festival recognises and celebrates the original custodians of the land, the Gai-mariagal clans of the Northern Sydney Region.

The Gai-Mariagal Festival kicks off this year with Lane Cove’s 28th Children’s Voices for Reconciliation showcase. More events including art exhibitions, film screenings and bush walking are to be announced soon.

  

Winter Magic: July School Holidays

We have a host of awesome events coming to Lane Cove these Winter School Holidays

Lane Cove Festival: September

Lane Cove Festival is run by, and for, the community and celebrates everything that makes living in Lane Cove so special.

In 2025, Council is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Sydney Fringe Festival, marking a bold step forward in activating Lane Cove’s cultural venues and positioning the community as a vibrant creative hub on Sydney’s north shore. The month-long partnership features performances from Lane Cove locals to Fringe Favourites, and even an international act!

This innovative collaboration will bring Sydney Fringe Festival’s signature energy and diverse programming to Lane Cove, aligning with Council’s strategic goal to maximise its world-class performance and cultural spaces. By weaving Sydney Fringe’s dynamic independent arts programming into Lane Cove Festival, the partnership will broaden audience engagement, support local talent, and foster a thriving arts scene for residents and visitors alike.

Festival by the River: November

Celebrate life by Lane Cove River at the Festival by the River. There’s something for all ages including the signature event of the festival: Food and Wine by the River.

Christmas: December

Celebrate the festive season in Lane Cove with free activities, events and more for the entire family!

See the sorts of things we got up to for Christmas 2025...

 

 

 

 

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