This year, Australia Day falls on a Monday – so it is a Long Weekend.
In 2023, The National Australia Day Council noted:
“For some, Australia Day is a day to celebrate all the opportunities provided by living in a free, multicultural society. For others, it’s a chance to reflect on their own citizenship and what it means to be Australian. And for many, January 26 represents a day of sadness, mourning and reminder of colonisation.”
Australia Day Lane Cove Shops, Cafes, and Restaurants
Woolworths, Coles and Harris Farm will open on Australia Day. We will publish a list of coffee shops and other open locations on the public holiday soon.
Events Before Australia Day Monday Public Holiday
Saturday 24 January 2026 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Get ready for the FREE Kylie Minogue Tribute Show on the outdoor Canopy Stage, celebrating one of Australia’s most beloved music legends.
Spin around in The Canopy to songs you can’t get out of your head at this free event!
Think Baby Think: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Kylie Minogue Tribute Show: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
From disco classics like “Spinning Around” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” to the euphoric anthems “The Locomotion”, “Hand on Your Heart”, “Kids” and “On a Night Like This,” this show captures every era of Kylie’s legendary career.
Sunday 25 January 2026 Â 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Head to the Lane Cove Plaza to see a lineup of First Nations and Torres Strait Islander musicians for some afternoon sounds.
Australia Day at The Canopy
Start your Australia Day at The Canopy as Lane Cove Council welcomes Lane Cove’s newest citizens in this special Citizenship Ceremony from 8:00 am. There will be special guest speakers, and this year, the Lane Cove’s Australia Day Ambassador is Samantha Hollier-James.
Samantha Hollier-James is one of the co-founders of Tour de Cure. Samantha learned from her mother and Nan that caring for others together creates a strong community and a better life. Her upbringing nurtured her self-belief and her ability to reach out, share ideas, and dream big. When her beloved Nan developed bowel cancer and died, Samantha became determined to forge a movement to cure cancer.
With friends Geoff Coombes and Gary Bertwistle, she co-created Tour de Cure, a charity that has already raised over $158 million and funded 1,228 cancer research, support, and prevention projects. She has also been a finalist for Australian of the Year.
Lane Cove Plaza
The Lane Cove Rotary will hold a picnic Brunch BBQ at the Lane Cove Plaza. Enjoy a snag and lamingtons and there will be fun things to do for the kids and live entertainment.
Australia Day at the Longueville Hotel
You can relax at the Longueville Hotel, sip their beer of the month.
Gather your mates and kick back in the Villa for an unforgettable day of fun and flavour.
Book here.
During January 2026, you can see all the Australian Open Action at the Longueville Hotel
Australia Day at The Diddy
Australia Day goes off at the Longueville Sporting Club (aka the Diddy).
Bookings are essential if you want a table, so get in early to secure your spot!
Book Here.
In the lead-up to Australia Day, The Diddy is launching musical bingo.
It’s a bit like bingo, but it has a beat! It’s all on the big screen with music videos and great tracks to keep the mood energetic. Bring your friends and family and make Musical Bingo at The Diddy your regular mid-week night out. It’s wholesome, family entertainment – plus it’s fun and free!
Every Wednesday starting on 21 January 2026 –Â Book now.
Australia Day Snags
For those kicking back with a cold one, you might well be thinking BBQ, or even more specifically, Sausage Sizzle.
Well, the crazy gang at Hummerston’s Gourmet Meats have just the banger for Australia Day – it is their famous Lamb, Cheese & Vegemite snags, pictured below. They will be closed on Australia Day, so pick them up the week before Australia Day.
Australia Day Picnic Packs
How about a Chargrill Charlies have picnic packs that will suit the whole family for a picnic on January 26 2025, or perhaps to eat while enjoying the Kylie Tribute Show – order here.Â
They need 24 hours’ notice to prepare picnic packs.
Lamingtons and Gelato
Just in time for Australia Day Gelatissimo Lane Cove and Toyko Lamingtons have collaborated to launch a tasty treat.
Acknowledgement
In the Cove acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Cameraygal people. and pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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