Chappell Roan Is Coming to Australia in 2026: What to Expect

Chappell Roan is officially heading to Australia, bringing her larger-than-life pop spectacle to local stages as part of the Laneway Festival 2026 lineup. The breakout star, fresh off winning Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys, will headline alongside Wet Leg, Wolf Alice and PinkPantheress, marking her biggest Australian shows yet.

A Breakout Star Takes the Stage

In just a few short years, Roan has gone from a rising cult act to one of the most talked-about names in pop. Her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and singles like Pink Pony Club, Good Luck, Babe! and Hot To Go! have made her a global icon — celebrated for unapologetic storytelling, queer energy and camp theatrics.

For Australian fans, her Laneway set will be the first chance to see her full-scale production live.

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What to Expect From the Setlist

Chappell Roan’s shows balance spectacle and sincerity, and her Laneway 2026 setlist will likely include:

• Fan favourites: Pink Pony Club, Good Luck, Babe!, Hot To Go!
• Emotional moments: Casual, Red Wine Supernova or other slower cuts that spotlight her vocals
• Surprises: Roan is known for unexpected covers (she recently performed Barracuda with Heart’s Nancy Wilson) and playful set changes, so don’t rule out a few left-field moments.

Expect a flow that starts with big, high-energy anthems, dips into raw vulnerability mid-set, then explodes back into a theatrical finale.

The Show Experience

Her concerts are never just about the music — they’re immersive productions. Fans can expect:

• Dramatic staging and visuals, often inspired by drag and queer club culture
• Costume transformations and theatrical flourishes
• Audiences dressed up in glitter, wigs and nods to her iconic looks
• Communal singalongs and a charged, celebratory atmosphere

Laneway Festival 2026 Dates & Tickets

Laneway Festival 2026 kicks off in Auckland on February 1, before heading to Brisbane (Feb 7), Sydney (Feb 8), Melbourne (Feb 9), Adelaide (Feb 14) and wrapping up in Perth (Feb 15).

Tickets are on sale now via the official Laneway Festival website, with early-bird allocations already selling fast. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets quickly, as Chappell Roan’s addition to the lineup is expected to draw huge crowds.

For Australia, Chappell Roan’s arrival is more than a festival booking — it’s the debut of a pop force redefining what live performance can look like. With her mix of powerhouse vocals, bold visuals and emotional honesty, her Laneway 2026 shows are set to be one of the year’s biggest cultural moments.

If you’re heading to Laneway, be ready: dress up, sing loud, and prepare for one of the most electrifying pop performances Australia has ever seen.