Jordie Lane
Jordie Lane brings an energetic folk, Americana, and country performance to the River Pavilion at The REACH. The Australian singer-songwriter’s set combines rollicking country-rock and blues with humor, sharp social observations, and more intimate moments of storytelling and connection with the audience. The performance is part of the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage series and will also be available as a livestream.
Lane, who is now based in Nashville, spent part of his childhood traveling with a circus; his parents were a comedian and a clown. Over more than a decade, he has performed at festivals across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, and has shared stages with Billy Bragg, Cat Power, The Moody Blues, Gotye, Old Crow Medicine Show, Marlon Williams, and The Waifs. His 2024 album, *Tropical Depression*, reached No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Charts and draws on Americana and 1960s-inspired folk. His 2026 album, *Habitual*, was recorded live to analog tape and emphasizes an unfiltered sound shaped by tape hiss, grit, and spontaneous performance. ABC Country Radio has praised Lane’s songwriting as exceptional, while Americana UK has highlighted its sophistication and immediacy.
When: October 9, 2026
Showtimes: 6 p.m.
Venue: River Pavilion at The REACH, Kennedy Center
Genre: Folk
Tickets: Free
Entry: Walk-ins are welcome. No advance registration or tickets are required.
Seating: A limited number of seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Streaming: The performance will be livestreamed.
Run time: Not specified.
Ages: Not specified.
Concessions: Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site.
Venue notes: Guests may bring picnics to the REACH’s outdoor areas outside event times. Coolers must be 16 quarts or smaller, and personal chairs must be no taller than 36 inches. Glass containers, grills, personal fireworks, outside alcohol, and items that obstruct other visitors’ views are prohibited. Pets are permitted outdoors if leashed, but are not allowed inside Kennedy Center buildings; service animals are permitted indoors and outdoors.
Note: The event page advises checking the Kennedy Center website on the day of the performance for updates. Events and artists are subject to change without prior notice.