Festivals

Lane Cove Council organises a series of annual festivals to reflect the diverse interests of the community and foster local identity.

Each festival brings together a combination of arts, cultural, social and environmental activities organised by Council and local community groups within the Lane Cove municipality.

Festivals in Lane Cove

Sunset in the Village: January - February

Download your Sunset in the Village Program

Sunset in the Village is an exciting program of events in Lane Cove running throughout summer. With a range of free music and outdoor activities on offer, there is something for the whole family!

Lunar New Year Lantern Craft @ St Leonards

24 Jan 2025 Friday 24 January, 2:00pm. Have fun with paper lantern craft

St Leonards Library, 88 Christie Street, St Leonards 2065

Tagged as: , Seasonal & Holiday

Lunar New Year Lantern Craft @ Lane Cove

24 Jan 2025 Friday 24 January, 2:00pm. Fun with paper lantern craft

Lane Cove Library, 1 Library Walk, Lane Cove, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Seasonal & Holiday

Australia Day 2025

26 Jan 2025 Welcome Lane Cove's newest citizens in this special Citizenship Ceremony.

The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Community & Culture

Australia Day with Plastic Soul

26 Jan 2025 From ‘60s Motown classics to the smoothest
selections of 2000s.

The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Community & Culture

Lunar New Year Storytimes @ Lane Cove Libraries

29 Jan 2025 Wednesday 29 January to Friday 31 January, 11:00am. Regular Storytime at your Library

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Seasonal & Holiday

Stanley - King of Camouflage - Lane Cove Bush Kids

30 Jan 2025 School holiday activity 4 - 12 years

Meet at: Penrose Street playground, Lane Cove West, 57 Penrose St, Lane Cove West 2065

Tagged as: , Family & Education

Bushland Park Adventure - Lane Cove Bush Kids

31 Jan 2025 School holiday activity 6 - 12 years

Meet at the far end of (18) Panorama Rd, Next to Lane Cove Bushland Park, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Family & Education

Lunar New Year

31 Jan 2025 Bring in the Year of the Snake at this special event.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Film Screening - Kung Fu Panda

31 Jan 2025 Continue the Lunar New Year celebrations with a free screening of Kung Fu Panda at The Canopy.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Let's Go Bug Hunting

01 Feb 2025 Join in the fun on this bug hunt.

Lane Cove Community Nursery, 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West 2066

Tagged as: , Hobbies & Special Interest

First Fridays

07 Feb 2025 Come on down to Lane Cove Plaza and enjoy some Garden Games.

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Forever Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute

07 Feb 2025 Join us at The Canopy for a celebration of Neil Diamond's most iconic hits

The Canopy, 2 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Music

Lane Cove Library 70th Birthday Celebration

11 Feb 2025 Tuesday 11 February 2025, 6:15pm. Join us for music and conversation, and listen to special guests as we celebrate our 70th birthday.

Lane Cove Library, Library Walk, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Community & Culture

In conversation with Larry Buttrose – Everyone on Mars

18 Feb 2025 Tuesday 18 February, 6.15pm.

Lane Cove Library, Library Place, Lane Cove 2066

Tagged as: , Performing & Visual Arts

Growing Native Plants for Beginners

20 Feb 2025 Be introduced to useful propagation techniques for growing native plants.

Lane Cove Community Nursery, 4 Lloyd Rees Drive, Pedestrian entrance to the Nursery is adjacent to the Council Depot via a short bush track (enter via the gate), Lane Cove West 2066

Tagged as: , Hobbies & Special Interest

Autumn Harmony: March

Autumn Harmony is held in March each year and celebrates diversity and inclusion in Lane Cove. The 2025 program will be available in the first week of February. Save the date for Kaleidoscope of Lane Cove on Friday 14th of March at the Plaza.

All events embrace and encourage community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging.

Gai-mariagal Festival: May - July

Each year, we celebrate the oldest living culture on the planet with the Gai-mariagal Festival.

The Gai-mariagal Festival is centered around Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week.

The 2025 program of events will be available in early 2025.

Lane Cove Festival: September

Lane Cove Festival is run by, and for, the community and celebrates everything that makes living in Lane Cove so special.

This month-long festival features community and Council-run initiatives including live music, talks, walks and workshops.

Festival by the River: November

Celebrate life by Lane Cove River at the Festival by the River. There’s something for all ages including the signature event of the festival: Food and Wine by the River.

Christmas: December

Celebrate the festive season in Lane Cove with free activities, events and more for the entire family!

Arts and Cultural Events in the Northern Sydney Region

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