Lane Cove Council has worked hard to put together a jam-packed celebration of creativity, culture and connection running throughout September 2025. Each year in September the Lane Cove Festival puts a spotlight on our local community groups and also the various places in Lane Cove where you can get your culture fix or enjoy what Lane Cove has to offer.
In 2025, the Lane Cove Festival is BIGGER thanks to 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 more diverse than ever.
For all the Festival Details and booking links, click here.
Get Ready to Party in The Canopy
5th September 2025 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a free, family-friendly event at The Canopy, bringing a taste of Sydney Fringe to Lane Cove. You will see Sydney Fringe acts that will be performing in Lane Cove (some of the acts are Lane Cove Locals) and some of the artists performing in other Sydney Fringe venues.
Your MC for the night is Simon Kennedy – A Lane Cove Local. He is a man of many voices – we featured Simon on the ITC Podcast in 2020.
The lineup is huge!
Make sure you stop by the Lane Cove Council tent and grab Lane Cove Festival programmes. They have all the events listed in date order and a map of the Fringe on a Stick trail. Look through the list and see what events you want to go to both in Lane Cove and in other Sydney Fringe venues.
The programme also lists all the community events scheduled in Lane Cove over the next 30 days. You can kick start your weekend with a visit to the Lane Cove Community Garden (and grab some native plants) or go along to Mindarie Park on Sunday for a free, family-friendly event – Bushcare Big Day Out.
Performances on Friday Night, 5th September 2025
The Ghana Road Show is a vibrant fusion of circus, dance, music, and visuals—celebrating West African culture with bold storytelling, electrifying talent, and joyful energy. A powerful, contemporary performance experience. Lane Cove locals will have the opportunity to preview this incredible show. Book here – it is located in the Sydney Fringe Off Broadway Hub.
The Ghana Roadshow is a vibrant, high-energy performance that celebrates the richness and diversity of West African culture through a dynamic blend of circus arts, music, and dance. This immersive show invites audiences on a sensory journey across Ghana and beyond, capturing the pulse of African tradition with a contemporary twist.
West African rhythms, soulful melodies, and traditional dance styles are brought to life with raw energy and contemporary flair. The show moves seamlessly from heart-pounding drum sequences to acrobatic feats and joyous dance numbers, creating a deeply uplifting and inclusive experience. GRS highlights the artistic excellence of African artists while fostering a space for cultural exchange and community.
More than just a performance, Ghana Roadshow is a celebration of identity, resilience, and creative collaboration. It invites audiences of all backgrounds to experience the joy and depth of African culture—through movement, music, and shared rhythm. Whether young or old, first-time viewers or seasoned performance lovers, everyone is welcome in the world of The Ghana Road Show.
Mike Kenny – Lane Cove Local – Appearing at Pottery Lane Performance Space
If you love Jazz, this is the event for you. On Friday night, you will have the opportunity to sample what Mike Kenny has to offer.
Mike Kenny knows how to pull a crowd. He has already had some packed performances at the new Pottery Lane Performance Space, and for the Lane Cove Festival @ Sydney Fringe, he will be performing as a nonet (yep, we had to look that up as well – means nine musicians).
Blue Hues is a song cycle of jazz tunes based upon the blues played by a fantastic group of improvising musicians in a concert setting.
Each song has a different feel, key, inspiration, and emotional weight, yet all are woven together with the threads of a tradition that has over one hundred years of history. The blues is for everyone because everyone gets the blues. At its best, the blues lifts us out of our everyday struggles to see afresh that our pain is shared pain and our joy is shared joy.
The performance will be a one-hour set of original jazz tunes in a concert-style setting. There is time to enjoy a quick bite before or after the show in one of the many great restaurants and pubs in Lane Cove.
Mike Kenny Nonete
Mike Kenny: Trumpet/ flugelhorn/ vocals
Melissa Kenny: Vocals, keyboard, wistling
Alfredo Lopez: Tenor and Soprano Saxaphone
Dimitri Vouros: Alto Sax, flute and clarinet
James Kennedy: Trombone
Barney Wakeford: Organ / Piano
Steve Crain : Guitar
Pete Kohlhoff: Bass
Andrew Massey: Drums
This bubbletastic show is sure to be a winner with the kids. This show has won numerous awards. Check them out on Friday night and then head over to the Entertainment Quarter to see this Sydney Fringe event.
2024 Winner Best Kids Show Sydney Fringe
2024 Perth Fringe World Children’s Weekly Award
2024 Adelaide Fringe Best Children’s Event Weekly Award
The absolutely hilarious multi-award winning performer, Morgan James has the crowd in stitches with his magnetic larrikin personality, random wit and skillful circus acts- A show for the whole family -A show for kids to take their parents to!
After a lifetime of practicing, Morgan James can now do impossible things. He has returned from touring the world & the seven seas with his greatest creation yet; the coming together of everything he’s done; the realisation of an impossible dream. He’s become a One Man Circus- and you can too!
He has performed for presidents, prime ministers and royalty- and now, he’s performing for YOU!
Check them out on Friday night and then head over to the Entertainment Quarter to see this Sydney Fringe event.
Take everything you know about balloons, add an award-winning entertainer, an 80s soundtrack, and twist that into a hilarious show for the whole family
Take everything you know about balloons, add an award-winning entertainer, an 80s soundtrack, and twist that into this hilarious show for the whole family.
Expect feverous balloon sculptures, high-energy comic performance and, of course, the all-important giant balloon!
Winner International Festival of Fools
Winner: Bussan International Comedy Festival (2024)
Nominee: Sydney Fringe (2024) Best in Fringe Kids
Nominee: Newcastle Fringe (2025) Best Family show
Nominee: Brighton Fringe (2025) Family Favourite
Sold out: Brighton Fringe (2025), Perth FRINGE WORLD (2025), Adelaide Fringe (2025), Newcastle Fringe (2025), and Sydney Fringe (2024)
Check them out on Friday night and then head over to the Entertainment Quarter to see this Sydney Fringe event.
Experience a traditional Indian dance and original music as Lane Cove Local Kersh Sivakumaran promotes her latest production,which will be showing at the Pottery Lane Performance Space.
Kersh is the founder of Behind Closed Doors Theatre (BCD Theatre), a performance organisation dedicated to sharing the stories of diverse and marginalised communities in Australia.
Kirsh explained her production was accepted as part of Sydney Fringe; however, the opportunity to host in Lane Cove was a result of happenstance.
“I had my first festival committee meeting as part of the Council’s initiative to include the community in everyday decision making. And in that meeting, they had talked about how they wanted to host Sydney Fringe and were looking for some shows, and ideally local shows. Honestly, it felt like stars aligned,” Kersh told ITC outside the Pottery Lane Performance Space.
Kersh will be showcasing And What Will People Say?, a 60-minute immersive experience sharing the lesser-heard story of women staying for the sake of their children in cases of domestic violence. The performance will explore the topic while combining the artist’s speciality in Indian classical dance, music and spoken word.
Get ready for a bit of burlesque – family-friendly, we have been told.
Get ready for jaw-dropping world-class dancing and powerhouse world-standard vocals in a night bursting with burlesque, comedy, and electrifying dance.
Dive into Fairies Anonymous — a dazzling, glitter-soaked support group starring iconic cartoon sprites, the alluring Absinth the Green Fairy, the whimsical spirit of Fairy Bread, and more! Get ready for jaw-dropping world-class dancing and powerhouse vocals in a night bursting with burlesque, comedy, and electrifying energy.
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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This event is part of Lane Cove Festival in partnership with Sydney Fringe Festival.
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
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