Phillips Lane will burst into life this November as Port Macquarie hosts the first-ever Hideaway Festival - a vibrant celebration of local art, music, food and community spirit.
Taking place on Saturday 8 November 2025 from 2pm to 8pm, the festival will transform Phillips Lane and Hay Street into a lively hub of creativity, featuring live music, street art, food stalls and local craft brewers.
Funded through Transport for NSW's Open Streets Program and delivered in partnership with headspace Port Macquarie, the event is designed to showcase local talent and bring people together in one of the city's hidden laneways.
"The Hideaway Festival is all about rediscovering our laneways as shared spaces where art, music and culture come together," Mayor Adam Roberts said.
"It's a celebration of local creativity and connection - and a fantastic new addition to our events calendar."
The festival boasts a strong line-up including Adam Newling, Lazy Ghost, Nana Klumpp and Charlie O'Derry, fresh from his appearance on The Voice (Channel 7).
Mayor Roberts said the delivery of the Hideaway Festival through the Open Streets Program supports Council's commitment to activating public spaces and strengthening the local economy.
"By partnering with Transport for NSW, headspace Port Macquarie, Flower Hotels and local businesses, we're not only activating a laneway - we're supporting local industries and giving our community another reason to come together," Mayor Roberts said.
The Hideaway Festival is a free, all-ages event, proudly delivered by Port Macquarie Hastings Council in collaboration with local musicians, food vendors and businesses in the Phillips Lane and Hay Street precinct.
