Pop superstar Chappell Roan to headline Laneway in Auckland

Chappell Roan arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Pop superstar Chappell Roan has been announced as the headline act for next year's Laneway festival in Auckland.

This year's festival will take place on Thursday, February 5 at Western Springs.

Chappell Roan's music has exploded over the last couple of years, having won best new artist at this year's Grammys.

Laneway's lineup of artists for 2026.

The announcement is the second major headline in a row for the festival, which hosted Charlie XCX last year.

Other international artists featured on the lineup included Pinkpantheress, Alex G, Cavetown, Geese, The Dare, Gigi Perez, Jensen McRae, Lucy Dacus, Malcolm Todd, Wet Leg and Yung Lean & Bladee, Mt Joy, Oklou, Rple Model, Wisp, and Wold Alice.

Some of the local artists featured were Benee, Mokotron, 9lives, Lontalius, Ringlets, and Womb.

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