Hayu FanFest Is Bringing Your Fave Reality TV Stars to Sydney with a Debut Lineup Stacked with Chaotic Energy

Reality TV royalty is about to land on our shores, with this debut event's lineup packed with iconic stars, chaotic energy and fan-first, OTT experiences.
Hudson Brown
Published on April 29, 2026

Bringing some of the world's most beloved (and chaotic) reality stars to our shores for the first time, Australia's debut Hayu FanFest has now revealed a legendary lineup. Marking the streamer's tenth anniversary, this inaugural event is set to be completely OTT, with diehard reality TV fans getting up close and personal to the stars.

Making the trip to Sydney are Real Housewives headline-makers Cynthia Bailey, Meredith Marks, Juliet Mayhew, Dorinda Medley and Alexia Nepola. Meanwhile, this huge showcase also features fan-favourites from other much-loved reality series, including Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason Chambers and Southern Charm's Craig Conover and Shep Rose. 

Taking place on Saturday, August 15, at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, now is the perfect time to load up the sprinter van — or the superyacht — with all your reality TV-obsessed friends. That's because pre-sale tickets are available from 12pm on Tuesday, May 12, while general public sales begin at 12pm on Thursday, May 14. 

 

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As for what fans can expect, the main event will feature on-stage panel discussions, interviews and meet-and-greets with all your favourite viral personalities, along with photo ops, brand activations and exclusive merch. Plus, Real Housewives' Dorinda and Meredith will take over the stage to perform two scene-stealing DJ sets.

"Our Aussie fans show us love every day, and we're beyond excited to bring them the FanFest magic in Sydney — a full-throttle, high-energy celebration packed with big moments, big personalities and the reality stars they are obsessed with," says Hayu SVP Marketing, Olga Puzanova.

With Hayu FanFest's full agenda set to be announced in the coming months, this debut event is the best place to celebrate all the moments, memes and one-liners, featuring a wall-to-wall experience made for drama-packed fun and community-driven vibes alongside each show's biggest fans.

Hayu FanFest takes place at the Hodern Pavilion on Saturday, August 15. Pre-sale tickets are available from 12pm on Tuesday, May 12, while general public tickets go on sale from 12pm on Thursday, May 14. Head to the website for more information.

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Published on April 29, 2026 by Hudson Brown
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