UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut

The UK’s leading celebration of pop culture and queer joy, Mighty Hoopla, will make its Australian debut on Bondi Beach in February 2026, headlined by global pop powerhouse Kesha.

Following almost a decade of sold-out events in London, the festival’s move down under marks its first international expansion, bringing its signature mix of music, drag, and unfiltered pop euphoria to one of Sydney’s most iconic locations.

“We’re honoured to be able to bring Mighty Hoopla to the other side of the world” said Mighty Hoopla Co-founder Jamie Tagg. “After Kesha’s incredible headline performance with us in London earlier this year, we knew she was the only artist we wanted to make our Australian debut with.”

The London-born phenomenon is finally making its way down under, promising an explosion of pure joy, fierce performances, and unapologetic pop brilliance, with the festival’s signature mix of music, mischief, and mayhem that’s made it a cult favourite overseas.

Expect a kaleidoscopic lineup of pop icons, drag royalty, DJs, and queer party collectives from both the UK and Australia when the full lineup drops soon.

“Australia has always been my second home, it’s where I found out who I was as a queer man. And in turn has always been part of the Mighty Hoopla family in spirit — you’ve got the best pop fans in the world!” Mighty Hoopla Founder Glyn Fussell said. “To finally bring the Hoopla magic to Sydney is a dream come true. Expect joy, chaos, and the campest day of your life. Our touchdown is a dream come true.”

Since launching in 2016, Mighty Hoopla has become the UK’s biggest pop festival — a glittering utopia celebrating freedom, inclusivity, and the music that moves us. Past lineups have included Nelly Furtado, Sugababes, Years & Years, Steps, Kelly Rowland, TLC, All Saints, and Jessie Ware, to name just a few.

Now, for the first time ever, it’s Australia’s turn to experience the magic in all its glittering glory.

Mighty Hoopla Sydney

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Bondi Beach, Sydney

Kesha

Plus more TBA

Ticket Pre-sale: 10am AEDT Wednesday, October 22nd

General On Sale: 10am AEDT Thursday, October 23rd

Tickets from $169.90 + BF / VIP $299.90 + BF

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and select Concession Card holders can apply for a chance to purchase a ticket for $99.90 + BF

Sign up for pre-sale here