Lane Cove Council has unveiled the 2025 Lane Cove Festival program – a jam-packed celebration of creativity, culture and connection running throughout September 2025 in Lane Cove.
This year marks a landmark collaboration with the Sydney Fringe Festival, bringing bold cabaret, live music, performance, and family-friendly entertainment to the other side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (Lane Cove) in a celebration that’s bigger, bolder and more diverse than ever.
For all the Festival Details and booking links, click here.
2025 Launch Date – 5th September 2025
Put this date in your diary now – join Lane Cove Council for the Lane Cove @ Sydney Fringe Launch Event – a free, family-friendly celebration of the Festival’s opening night at The Canopy.
Expect high-energy live acts, Fringe favourites and plenty of surprises.
This is a free event on Friday, 5 September 2025, from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM – register here to let Lane Cove Council know you are coming.
2025 Lane Cove Festival Program Highlights
With over 60 events across Lane Cove’s parks, plazas, halls, and hidden gems, there’s truly something for everyone:
Live Performance & Theatre
- Orpheus, Helios & Grandpa Poseidon – Critically acclaimed UK artists Wright & Grainger blend myth, music and modern storytelling
- The Vagina Monologues – The Lane Cove Theatre Company brings this powerful production to the local stage. (book here)
- Chasing the Rainbow – A heartwarming Oz-inspired original musical presented by a mixed-abilities ensemble, Different Degrees
- And What Will People Say? – A powerful immersive performance using Indian dance, music and spoken word to grapple with domestic violence
- Dear Stranger – An interactive letter-writing installation by Tilda Cobham-Hervey at The Canopy
Music & Movement
- At Your Request at Lane Cove Council Civic Centre with The Judy Bailey Band
- Taylor Swift Eras Tribute Show – Dress-ups, dancers and all the hits – more info here
- Barangay Beats by Kapwa Duo: Filipino rhythms meet feel-good pop
- The Big Sing, LaVoce Community Choir Concert
- Phonic Trio, TV Tunes & Movie Hits and Music in the Plaza featuring Lane Cove’s talented local band
- Zumba, Mat Pilates & South Asian Dance – Free community fitness and dance experiences
Family & Kids
- Pizza + Movie Night and Petting Zoo
- Girl Guides Campfire, Spring Native Plant Stall, and Backyard Habitat Open Garden
- Children’s Art Workshop for the new Galuwa Recreation Centre
- Cockatoo Comics Workshop: Join local cartoonists to explore the visual language of comics and create your DIY art.
Art & Culture & History
- Repair | Replace Exhibition and Lane Cove Art Award at Gallery Lane Cove
- Cockatoo Comics Zine Workshop
- Moments in Music: Music from the Movies with Graham Ball
- Explore Stringybark Creek, Bushcare Big Day Out and the Spring Spotlight Walk under the stars
- Carisbrook Historic House is hosting a Victorian Era cosplay party, featuring ‘Queen Victoria herself’ for a photoshoot and champagne.
Sustainability & Wellbeing
- Solar and Batteries Made Simple info session
- Community Nursery Open Day celebrating 20 years
- Street Paws Festival for our four-legged friends
- Zero Emissions + Bushcare + Backyard Habitat tours
Talks & Experiences
- In Conversation with Susannah Hardy
- Annual Bahá’í Temple Tour, Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple Open Day
- Steep Yourself in History at Carisbrook Historic House
Get Involved
- Lane Cove Fun Run
- Come & Try Orienteering for all ages
- Makerspace Night at the Library
- Synergy Youth Centre Open Day
Fringe on a Stick Food Trail – during the Lane Cove Festival
Lane Cove Council has partnered with 12 amazing Lane Cove eateries to bring you the Fringe on a Stick food trail!
Check out the $10 skewers below and enjoy the culinary delights of the Lane Cove village all September 2025.
| Eatery | Skewer |
| Masala | Lamb or Chicken skewer |
| Garcon | Kangaroo and Pepper Berries |
| I Love Pizza | Pizza by the slice |
| Curry Lane | Tandoori chicken skewer |
| Acai Cove | Strawberry and acai |
| Pho Hoa | Variety of Vietnamese skewers – beef, chicken, prawn and spring rolls (3 for $10) |
| Via Napoli | Trio of Via Napoli arancini – Arancini Bolognese, Porcini Mushroom and Truffle Arancini, Four Cheese Arancini |
| Max Acai | Four mini freshly baked egg waffles served on a skewer, topped with a drizzle of sauce and optional sprinkles |
| Sunset Diner | Chips on a stick – with Sunset Diner sauce |
| S’bread House | S’bread House roast pork belly, S’bread House pickled Bullhorn chilli, S’bread House pickled red onion, green onions and chilli |
| 11:11 | Strawberry and chocolate sauce |
| Kasuke Ramen | Karaage chicken skewer |
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