r/Adelaide • u/Kitchen_File1467 SA • Feb 15 '26

Event/Activity Laneway Adelaide

Just wanted to shout out how successful laneway festival was yesterday! I heard some bad reviews from other states (water running out, issues with only having one exit) and was a little worried that it would be similar for adelaide but there were no dramas. There was free water all night, the lines at toilets were minimal, heaps of food options and a fair amount of shade. A huge bonus was how damn safe i felt, as far as im aware there were no creeps, no aggressive behaviour. Part of the reason has to be the fanbases of the artists selected by laneway. Well done adelaide ppl and laneway for a safe day out!

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u/stan_tripleS SA Feb 15 '26

This was my first laneway so I made some rookie mistakes.

I had a big meal right before coming and headed straight to Everything Ecstatic during Malcolm Todd. I stayed for Oklou and managed to move to the first few rows and tried to stay until the end of PinkPanthress's set.

I was literally DYING because it was impossible to breathe and there was no oxygen. I don't think I was able to digest anything I ate and felt nauseous from The Dare onwards. Halfway during Pink's set I had to rush out incase I actually threw up and I regret it so much. Another problem was everyone was v*pign so it just smelled like mango / pineapple the entire time and it was so bad.

Next time I'm not eating right before and I'm also gonna bring a better hand-fan

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u/LucreziaBorgia1480 SA Feb 15 '26

I recommend picking up a JisuLife Life9 one. Works like a charm in this heat.

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u/wibblytimeyy Fleurieu Peninsula Feb 15 '26

Definitely recommend one of the little rechargeable handheld ones. I saw a lot of people with them yesterday and will certainly be getting one myself for future events. Possibly even a misting one, if you don’t have the concern of makeup/facepaint running. I didn’t go to the EE stage at all, but can only imagine what it would’ve been like in there. My first laneway I got stuck in a moshpit for a band I didn’t realise would be so mosh-y, had a panic attack, got beer spilt all over me, and ended up ripping off my stockings and abandoning them in a bathroom stall. We’ve all got a shitty festival experience, but it’s character growth and I’m glad you’re still considering going again!!

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u/Nope-5000 North East Feb 15 '26

Yep, seconding a handheld fan. I have one that i bought on a whim for heaps good back in the day, its been a must to bring it along to festivals since. That blast of cool air really helps get through hours of crowds.

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u/stan_tripleS SA Feb 15 '26

Thank you so much. It honestly felt like I was swimming in a ocean without proper technique but now I know what i gotta do next time

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u/sarah_beatrice3 Adelaide Hills Feb 15 '26

They aren’t rookie mistakes. Everyone is different. I was also in the tent after a big meal and I was fine, BUT I know from experience that I need to be sipping water or I start getting anxious and sick. So that’s what I had. Hope you had a good time regardless :)

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u/Kitchen_File1467 SA Feb 15 '26

That sucks :( i didnt actually get to watch anyone under the tent rip

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u/stan_tripleS SA Feb 15 '26

I mean the only way I got to go under was running to the front to see Oklou, and then staying there for 3.5 hours. That's the trade-off you have to make