Event Highlights
- 2026 Theme: Celebrations are centered around "Balance the Scales," highlighting women's achievements across multiple sectors .
- Artistic Showcase: The "Women of Strength and Honour" exhibition at Gallery Lane Cove features Indigenous artists from Australia, Latin America, India, and Fiji.
- Live Sports: Catch live screenings of the Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 matches at The Canopy starting 4 March.
- Musical Tribute: A "Girl Power" 90s and 00s tribute concert will take place at The Canopy on 7 March.
- Cultural Connection: Join the "Dyinalyung Yana Muru" guided bushwalk on 8 March to hear stories and cultural knowledge along the Lane Cove River.
- Leadership & Growth: Professional events include a Small Business Networking session (11 March) and a keynote talk by Magistrate Debrah Maher (12 March).
Lane Cove is set to mark International Women’s Day 2026 with a vibrant program of events celebrating this year’s theme, “Balance the Scales”.
The local program brings together art, sport, music, and culture, highlighting women’s achievements.
Festivities began on 25 February with Women of Strength and Honour: Being, Belonging and Becoming at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios. The exhibition features Indigenous women artists from Australia, Latin America, India and Fiji.
The Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 matches will be screening live at The Canopy from 4 March across multiple dates.
The International Women’s Day Canopy Concert on 7 March is a “Girl Power” 90s and 00s tribute honouring iconic women in music.
On 8 March, Dyinalyung Yana Muru: Women’s Walk will see participants join Karen from the Aboriginal Heritage Office for a guided bushwalk along the Lane Cove River, sharing stories and cultural knowledge.
Professional development and leadership are featured, with a Small Business Networking Event on 11 March and an International Women’s Day talk by Magistrate Debrah Maher at Lane Cove Library on 12 March.
For more information, visit Lane Cove Council’s website.
