Lane Cove Festival 2026

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Lane Cove Festival @ Sydney Fringe 2026

Made in Lane Cove | 1–30 September 2026

Lane Cove Festival 2026 runs from 1 to 30 September across Lane Cove on Sydney's lower north shore, featuring free open-air markets, live music at The Canopy, the Lane Cove Art Award, and a full Sydney Fringe Festival season at Pottery Lane Performance Space. Now in its 34th year, the festival is presented by Lane Cove Council in partnership with Sydney Fringe Festival.

This one is ours. For a full month, the village comes alive: free family days, open-air markets, live music under the trees, and a packed season of theatre, dance, comedy and cabaret.

What does "Made in Lane Cove" mean?

Made in Lane Cove is the theme of the 2026 Lane Cove Festival - a celebration of the creativity that already exists in our neighbourhoods. The artists exhibiting at the Art Award live down the road. The makers at the markets craft their wares in local studios, garages and kitchen tables. The performers on stage rehearse in our halls and grew up on our streets.

It's about local pride - showcasing what our community creates. It's about discovery - stumbling on a show, a stall or an artist you never knew was right around the corner. It's about participation because this festival isn't something Council puts on for the community, it's something we make together, with dozens of local groups, artists and businesses bringing it to life. And it's about connection - a month of reasons to run into your neighbours.

Through our partnership with Sydney Fringe Festival, what's made in Lane Cove gets a bigger stage, while the best of the Fringe lands right on our doorstep.

 

What are some of the big festival events?

Festival Launch
Friday 4 September 2026, 5:00pm–8:00pm, The Canopy, Lane Cove. Free.
We're kicking things off with a night of live performance and an open-air market showcasing local makers and artisans. Come see what your neighbours have been creating.
Register here.

At Your Request
Friday 11 September 2026, 6pm, Lane Cove Civic Centre.
A night of live music where the audience calls the shots. Tickets $20.

Big Day Out in the Canopy + Made in Lane Cove Markets
Saturday 12 September 2026, 10:00am–4:00pm, The Canopy, Lane Cove. Free.
The festival's biggest family day - entertainment, market stalls, food and fun for all ages in the heart of the village.
Learn more here.

Lane Cove Art Award
Friday 18 September 2026, 6pm, Gallery Lane Cove.
Celebrating the best of local visual arts at our newest festival venue. Free.
Opening night details.

Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Saturday 26 September 2026, 6pm, The Canopy, Lane Cove.
Go your own way to The Canopy for a night of classics under the stars. Tickets $18.

Sign up to our e-news to be kept up to date, and follow along on socials for announcements, artist spotlights and behind-the-scenes peeks.

Lane Cove Festival is proudly presented by Lane Cove Council in partnership with Sydney Fringe Festival. See our dedicated Sydney Fringe Festival pages here: Lane Cove Festival @ Sydney Fringe | Sydney Fringe & here: Northern Neighbourhood | Sydney Fringe

 

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Lane Cove Festival 2026 Events

Devonshire Tea & Open House

19 Sep 2026 Carisbrook Historic House
For a unique day out, enjoy Devonshire Tea in the courtyard at Carisbrook, a complimentary glass of bubbly, a tour of this historic House and a walk through the magical gardens to the Lane Cove River.

Our special exhibition program for the Lane Cove Festival explores the lifestyle of the resident Brooks Family who lived here happily "off the grid" in the 1880s.

Carisbrook Historic House, 334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove 2066

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Lane Cove Community Picnic at Hughes Park with Lane Cove Baha'i

26 Sep 2026 Join us for an afternoon of shared food, fun and games — an opportunity to connect with others and explore the role each of us plays in building a vibrant community. BYO food to cook on the BBQ or a picnic lunch, plus a picnic mat or chairs. Family friendly event, Non-alcoholic drinks only, please.

Hughes Park Community Garden, Waterview Drive, Lane Cove West, Waterview Drive, Lane Cove West 2066

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When is Lane Cove Festival?

Lane Cove Festival runs from Tuesday 1 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026, with events across venues in the Lane Cove LGA.

 

Are Lane Cove Festival Events Free?

Many events are free, including the Festival Launch, Made in Lane Cove Markets, the Big Day Out and the Lane Cove Art Award. Ticketed shows range from around $15 to $59, with most under $40.

 

Where are the Festival Venues?

Key venues include The Canopy, Lane Cove Plaza, Pottery Lane Performance Space, Lane Cove Civic Centre and Gallery Lane Cove - all in the Lane Cove village area, on Sydney's lower north shore.

 

How Do I Get To Pottery Lane Performance Space?

Located at 1 Pottery Ln, Sydney New South Wales 2066, the performance space is on the Lower Ground Level. The building is directly opposite Lane Cove Aquatic Centre.

There is a Council car park in the building which offers free 3-hour parking, and free parking after 6pm. 

It is walking distance from Longueville Road. 

 

How do I book tickets?

The full program, including booking links for all ticketed events, will be released soon! Free events don't require bookings unless noted.

 

How is the festival connected to Sydney Fringe?

Lane Cove Festival is an official partner of Sydney Fringe Festival, bringing Fringe shows to Lane Cove venues throughout September - including exclusive Best of Fringe encore performances at Pottery Lane Performance Space.

 

 

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