Part of the Beamin Festival Outfit Guide. Updated October 2026.

Laneway is the festival people dress up for without looking like they tried. It's indie, alt-pop and electronic, with a crowd that cares about fashion. In 2027 it hits Centennial Park in Sydney, Brisbane Showgrounds and Flemington in Melbourne across two February weekends.

This Laneway outfit guide covers the looks that work in February heat, the sunglasses that suit the Laneway crowd, and what to bring for a full day out.

Laneway at a glance
  • Sydney: Friday 12 February 2027, Centennial Park
  • Brisbane: Saturday 13 February 2027, Brisbane Showgrounds
  • Melbourne: Friday 19 February 2027, Flemington
  • Music: Indie, alt-pop and electronic. The 2027 lineup includes Fontaines D.C., Hayley Williams and Kim Petras
  • Type: Single-day, no camping

The Laneway look

Laneway style is a little more considered than your average festival. Think vintage tees, slip skirts, baggy denim shorts, mesh, ballet flats or Sambas, and one great pair of sunglasses. Less glitter, more personality.

February can be scorching in all three cities, and Brisbane adds humidity, so choose light fabrics and skip anything that needs ironing.

Laneway outfit ideas

1. Indie minimal

White tee, baggy jorts, low sneakers and a slim 90s frame like TERRA or GLAZIER.

2. Alt-pop colour

Coloured mini, baby tee and a tinted wrap like KANDI or XCXC.

3. Statement streetwear

Oversized button-up, cargo pants and a thick acetate frame like MONARK.

Picking sunglasses for Laneway

At Laneway the sunglasses are part of the outfit, not an afterthought. Slim 90s frames and chunky squares suit indie looks, while tinted Y2K wraps suit the alt-pop crowd. Every Beamin pair has UV400 lenses, so they actually protect your eyes during a long February day.

Best sunglasses for Laneway

Laneway is the place for frames with personality.

Beamin TERRA festival sunglasses, slim 90s taupeTERRASlim 90s taupe, effortlessly indie$44.44Shop TERRABeamin GLAZIER festival sunglasses, slim icy grey, blue lensGLAZIERIcy grey with blue lenses$44.44Shop GLAZIERBeamin KANDI festival sunglasses, lavender wrap, green-blue mirrorKANDILavender wrap for alt-pop fits$22.22Shop KANDIBeamin MONARK Black festival sunglasses, thick black statement squareMONARK BlackThick statement square$55.55Shop MONARK Black

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Laneway packing checklist

  • UV400 sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • Refillable water bottle (check the official site)
  • Light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Small bag or bum bag

Laneway outfit FAQs

What do people wear to Laneway?

Laneway outfits lean indie and vintage: baggy denim, slip skirts, vintage tees, Sambas or ballet flats, and a statement pair of sunglasses.

What are the Laneway 2027 dates?

Sydney is on 12 February 2027 at Centennial Park, Brisbane on 13 February at Brisbane Showgrounds and Melbourne on 19 February at Flemington.

What sunglasses suit indie festivals?

Slim 90s rectangles, chunky acetate squares and tinted wraps all work well. Choose UV400 lenses so they protect your eyes as well as looking good.

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Beamin is an independent Australian sunglasses label and isn't affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Laneway Festival or its organisers. Dates and details were correct when we published this guide. Always check the official festival website for set times, rules and what you can bring.