Wolf Alice | Full Set (Live at Laneway 2026)

Why It Matters

The performance showcases Wolf Alice’s rising influence in the indie‑rock scene and fuels anticipation for their upcoming tour, while highlighting Laneway Festival’s role as a launchpad for high‑impact live experiences.

Key Takeaways

• Wolf Alice delivers high‑energy set, blending hits and new tracks
• Front‑row banter emphasizes connection, repeatedly chanting 'Heat' for hype
• Lead singer dedicates songs to hangovers, love, and personal freedom
• Band thanks Laneway festival, hints at December tour dates
• Audience urged to sing along, creating communal, immersive experience

Summary

Wolf Alice took the stage at Sydney’s Laneway Festival 2026 for a full‑length set that mixed their best‑known singles with several unreleased tracks, delivering a high‑energy performance that kept the crowd moving from start to finish. Throughout the show the band interwove spoken interludes with the music, repeatedly chanting the word “Heat” as a rallying cry while front‑man Ellie Rowsell engaged in candid banter about happiness, identity and the night’s vibe. The setlist was punctuated by heartfelt dedications – a tongue‑in‑cheek tribute to “everybody’s hangover tomorrow,” a reflective ode to love and personal freedom, and spontaneous invitations for the audience to sing along to familiar choruses. Rowsell’s remarks, such as “I just want to be happy” and “Thank you to Laneway for having us,” underscored a genuine connection with the Sydney crowd, while the band repeatedly urged fans to jump, shout, and join the communal chant. Notable moments included a direct call‑out to the front‑row “VIP bit,” a promise of more songs before the night’s end, and a teaser about a December return to Australia, signaling upcoming tour dates. The performance closed with the band’s final track, “Time Delete the Kisses,” framed as a love‑themed send‑off, leaving the audience buzzing. The set reinforced Wolf Alice’s growing global profile, demonstrating their ability to blend indie‑rock grit with festival‑friendly anthems. By fostering an immersive, participatory atmosphere, the band not only solidified its bond with existing fans but also generated fresh excitement for future releases and live dates, positioning Laneway as a key platform for breakthrough moments.

Original Description

Wolf Alice performs live at Laneway Festival 2026 on the lands of the Gadigal people in Sydney.

Tracklist:

00:00 - ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’

04:22 - ‘White Horses’

08:54 - ‘Formidable Cool’

12:36 - ‘Just Two Girls’

16:45 - ‘Leaning Against the Wall’

21:01 - ‘How Can I Make It OK?’

25:50 - ‘The Sofa’

30:23 - ‘Bros’

34:24 - ‘Bread Butter Tea Sugar’

38:11 - ‘Yuk Foo’

40:45 - ‘Play the Greatest Hits’

43:54 - ‘Smile’

47:11 - ‘The Last Man on Earth’

51:53 - ‘Don’t Delete the Kisses’

Production Credits:

Senior Producer, Video: Brandon Lung

Senior Producer, Live Music: David Manton

Senior Producer, triple j: Max Lavergne

Video Producers: Oliver Quirk, Jed Nielsen, Claudine Ocampo, Katelyn Clark

Assistant Video Producer: Alexandra Sutcliffe

Live Music Producer: Kieran Bowdidge

Executive Producer, Video: Jess Hallay

Executive Producer, Live Music: Cameron McCauley

Executive Producer, Digital: Amelia Rounds

Senior Legal Advisor: Sun Hoon

Business Affairs: Julia Kosky

Digital Manager, triple j: Emma Gibbs

Music Director, triple j: Nick Findlay

Head of triple j, Double J and Country: Lachlan Macara