Laneway 2026

Sydney’s ultimate Mardi Gras closing party, Laneway, where queer joy and music rule the streets.

As the rainbow flags fade slightly from Oxford Street and the glitter settles into the gutters of Surry Hills, one final roar of celebration keeps Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras alive - and it goes by one unforgettable name: Laneway.

What started as a spontaneous gathering around a couple of milk crates on Hill Street - has blossomed into one of Mardi Gras’ most beloved and unmissable events. Today it’s a sprawling spectacle where house, disco and pop rhythms fill the air from late afternoon through to night, and thousands of sleep‑deprived legends spill out onto the street to keep the celebration alive long after the Parade’s confetti has been swept away.

This year’s Laneway lineup blends international star power with local flavour: international pop icon Nadine Coyle will bring her infectious hits and Girls Aloud classics to the streets of Surry Hills, while Euro house legend DJ Paul Heron (UK) headlines the main stage with high‑energy sets. Sydney favourites like Amanda Louise, Alex Dugan and Brad James will also be on decks, joined by rising local talents such as TOMGRAAAM, CHRS, Dingo Disco and Camp Minister.

Laneway isn’t just a party - it’s the Festival’s final embrace, a chance to dance, reconnect and celebrate everything that makes Mardi Gras more than a moment on the calendar: a community, a culture and a collective joy that refuses to quit. Don’t say goodbye until Monday.

Laneway Festival The Beresford & Hill Street, 2010 Sunday, 1 March 2026 | 2pm - 10pm mardigras.org.au/event/laneway/