This Just in: Kesha to Headline the First-Ever Mighty Hoopla Festival on Bondi Beach in 2026
Australia, get ready to glitter — Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s most colourful celebration of pop and queer culture, is coming to Sydney for the first time.
The global pop icon — known for massive hits like 'Tik Tok', 'We R Who We R' and 'Joyride' — will headline Mighty Hoopla's Australian debut when it lands on Bondi Beach on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Expect an explosion of sequins, pop nostalgia and unapologetic joy, as the cult festival makes its long-awaited leap from London to our shores.
"We're honoured to bring Mighty Hoopla to the other side of the world," said 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."
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Since launching in 2016, Mighty Hoopla has become the UK's biggest pop festival — a kaleidoscopic celebration of inclusivity, freedom and pure fun, with past lineups featuring Nelly Furtado, Kelly Rowland, Sugababes, Years & Years and Jessie Ware. The Sydney edition promises the same mix of pop icons, drag royalty, DJs and queer collectives from both the UK and Australia, with the full lineup still to come.
"To finally bring the Hoopla magic to Sydney is a dream come true," added founder Glyn Fussell. "Expect joy, chaos and the campest day of your life."
Tickets go on pre-sale from 10am AEDT Wednesday, October 22, with general sale from 10am Thursday, October 23. Prices start at $169.90 + BF, with concessions available.
For more information or to sign up for pre-sale tickets, visit the Mighty Hoopla website.
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