event INFO

Dean Turner Stage at Laneway Festival

EVENT INFO

when is melbourne laneway festival?

Friday, 14 February 2025

where is the venue?

Flemington Park, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031

getting to laneway

Public Transport

Trains & trams are the best way to get to Laneway Melbourne, with stations dropping you right to the festival site! For more information head here.

TRAINS

Flinders St > Flemington

From 12:10pm to 3:30pm = DEPARTS EVERY 10 MINUTES 

NO TRAINS FROM FLINDERS ST > FLEMINGTON AFTER 3:30PM

Flemington > Flinders St 

From 7:20pm to 10:00pm = DEPARTS EVERY 20 MINUTES 

From 10:00pm to 10:50pm = DEPARTS EVERY 10 MINUTES

From 10:50pm - 12:10am - DEPARTS EVERY 5 MINUTES

TRAMS 

Flinders St > Flemington > Flinders St 

Route 57 will have 4 additional services leaving from Elizabeth Street/Flinders Street (Tram stop #1 ) to Flemington RC/Epsom Road (tram stop #30).

These trams will be stopping at all tram stops.

Rideshare

Rideshare & taxi drop off: Epsom Road

Rideshare & taxi pick up: Racecourse Road

Parking

There is no dedicated festival parking. Please arrange alternative transport and if you do drive, ensure you adhere to all street parking restrictions and do not park on private property. 

when does the event start and finish?

Gates open at 12.30pm with the event finishing at 11:00pm.

Can I leave the festival and re-enter later in the day?

No - there are no pass outs. If you choose to leave the Festival at any point, you will not be admitted back in. There will be more than enough food, drinks, amenities and of course, music to keep going all day.

What happens if it rains on the day?

Laneway Festival will go ahead rain, hail or snow, unless the event site is deemed unsafe by the relevant authorities.

what do i need to enter?

✔ A valid ticket (on your phone)

✔ Valid Photo ID - check ID & Youth Policy for accepted forms of ID

youth information

Laneway Festival is 16+ in all cities. Please read through our Youth Policy to ensure you have a great day out!

food & drink

Laneway Festival is licensed to sell food & drinks and provides great, well-stocked bars.  There are plenty of free drinking water stations throughout the site – you can bring a clear, empty water bottle (that is not metal!) to fill up and stay hydrated throughout the day.
We have plenty of different food options available to cater for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and dairy-free. All bags are searched on arrival. If you have specific food allergies or medical requirements, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.

WHAT ITEMS ARE BANNED FROM SITE?

The following items are prohibited:
✘ Glass or breakable containers
✘ Cans or metal canisters
✘ Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, bicycles
✘ Milk or bread crates or metal cans or containers
✘ Chairs (folding, portable, camping) or any other furniture
✘ Anything studded or spiked (belts, wristbands, etc) or large chains
✘ Club patches and jackets
✘ Weapons of any kind (including potential missiles)
✘ Flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, or any other explosive device.
✘ Alcohol  
✘ Illicit drugs or paraphernalia including nangs, bongs or pipes.
✘ Vapes & E-Cigs with more than 110mL liquid (please note the venue may have specific smoking regulations and areas)
✘ Sound or video recorders or professional cameras (with removable lens)(small still cameras are allowed)
✘ Laser lights or laser pens
✘ Umbrellas (bring a plastic poncho or raincoat instead)
✘ Water pistols
✘ Dogs or other pets (service dogs excepted)
✘ Fires and open flames of any kind
✘ Sound Systems
✘ Eskies, coolers or chilly bins
✘ Culturally insensitive items
✘ Drones
✘ Register rolls, shredded paper, confetti or other item likely to cause an environmental issue.
✘ Other items as determined by Laneway Festival, that do or can potentially cause injury or public
nuisance.

What kind of cameras & recording devices can I bring with me?

No professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses) are permitted without formal media accreditation. Likewise no audio or film recording equipment can be brought into the Festival.

Can I bring my prescription medication to the festival?

Yes, BUT the medication needs to be in its original packaging with the dispensary label matching the name on the ID of the ticket holder.

volunteering

Applications are now closed.

bar staff

Applications are now closed.

food stalls

Applications are now closed.

REGISTER FOR PRE-SALE

Sign up below to access the Laneway Festival pre-sale, presented by Afterpay.

This will give you access to pre-sale ticket prices - only available in this pre-sale window.

The pre-sale starts Tuesday 15 October, 10am local time.