Laneway Festival in Melbourne in 2025 will be a 16+ event.

So that we can provide a secure and safe environment for everyone, we are once again implementing our Youth Policy for 2025, which will form part of our Conditions of Entry.

The minimum age requirement to attend Laneway Festival in Melbourne for 2025 will be 16 years of age (that is, 16 years as at the date of the event: Friday 14 February 2025).

There is no requirement for 16 and 17-year-olds to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at Laneway Festival in Melbourne.  

The Conditions of Entry and Ticketing Terms & Conditions apply to everyone attending Laneway Festival. Promoter reserves the right to evict any persons engaging in illegal activities (for 16 and 17 years olds, this includes trying to purchase or consuming alcohol).

Accepted ID for ALL patrons attending Laneway Festival in Melbourne will be as follows:
- Australian Photo Driver’s Licence or Learner’s Permit (From VIC or interstate); or
- Foreign Drivers Licence (English language or if not in the English language, must be accompanied by an official English translation e.g. by any NAATI accredited translator) or an International Driving Permit; or
- Passport from any country (either current or expired less than 2 years ago and has not been cancelled)
- KEYPASS Photo ID Card or equivalent Proof of Age Card (*see below); or
- Australian Birth Certificate (certified copy is okay) PLUS a Current Photo ID (eg student card). We must be able to verify both your age and your photo ID, we cannot accept one without the other.

Anyone who fails to present an Accepted ID upon entry will not be allowed into Laneway Festival. No refunds will be processed for anyone who is denied entry because they did not bring Accepted ID.

*Proof of Age Card issued by an interstate government authority, such as:
NSW residents: NSW Proof of Age Card or a NSW Photo Card issued by Service NSW.
QLD residents: QLD Photo Identification Card
SA residents: SA Proof of Age Card issued by Service SA
WA residents: Western Australian Photo Card issued by the Department of Transport

Information and penalties for using a fake identification found here:
https://yla.org.au/vic/topics/courts-police-and-the-law/fake-id-cards/