The Hidden Lanes Festival 2021

Fortitude Valley's day-long laneway party is back.
Sarah Ward
Published on June 15, 2021

Overview

Not that long ago, the narrow spaces around Fortitude Valley were just that — spaces, not vibrant laneways. These days, the area boasts not one, not two, but now four jam-packed alleys. Yes, that's a development that's worth celebrating.

In fact, it's a change worthy of a day-long festival, which is exactly what the returning Hidden Lanes Festival is all about. On Saturday, August 14 from 9am till late, Bakery Lane, Winn Lane, California Lane and Lucky Lane will turn into a flourishing — and free — party, complete with markets, beverages, art, food, fashion and more than 45 live musical acts.

Here, you'll eat, drink, listen, shop, chat, learn something, marvel at art and restock your wardrobe, all across one huge day and a quartet of busy spaces.

Naturally, the event will definitely involve the long list of businesses who call the four laneways home — and, tunes-wise, the lineup is headlined VOIID, The Chats, Connor Brooker and Buttercats, who'll hit up across multiple stages with plenty of company.

Also, due to Brisbane's current COVID-19 restrictions, there'll be some rules in place. Dancing is off the cards, you'll need to sit down to eat and drink, and masks are mandatory.

Alvaro Mayorga

THE HIDDEN LANES FESTIVAL 2021 LINEUP:

VOIID
Connor Brooker
Buttercats
The Riot
Perve Endings
Melaleuca
Pocketlove
Miranda Vs. Arizona
Beks
Tomtom
Freight Train Foxes
Nicole Mckinney
Sachem
Fraser Bell
Lucy Francesca Dron
Eleea
Rich Uncle
Oh Bailey
Hope One
Sofia Isella
Bunny Racket
Cloud Tangle
Hannah Sands
Straight Girls
Buttered
Brooke Austen
Lilly Sage
Bella Amor
Khara Van Park
Evie
Luate
Sidewalk Assembly
Juniper Stone
Paulina
Welcome To Country — Songwoman Maroochy

DJ sets:
The Chats
Ra
Ethan Greaves
Romiindahouse
Scalymoth
Flex Cop
Jamie Forson
Daddy Olive
Chelea Sharne
Tantrum
Luke Brazier
Cheek2cheek
Black Amex B2B Sweaty Baby
Dos Fangs B2B Hibboh
Oh Shit Shanai

Top image: Markus Ravik. Updated August 10.

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