UK's Mighty Hoopla Festival to Debut Down Under in Australia

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Mighty Hoopla, known for its pop culture celebration, is expanding to Australia with a debut festival on Bondi Beach in 2026 headlined by Kesha, promising music, drag, and pop euphoria.

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.

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Mighty Hoopla Co-founder Jamie Tagg expressed the festival's excitement about its Australian debut with Kesha as the headliner, promising an explosion of pure joy and unfiltered pop brilliance.

Expect a lineup featuring pop icons, drag royalty, DJs, and queer party collectives from the UK and Australia when the full lineup is revealed soon.

Since launching in 2016, Mighty Hoopla has become the UK's biggest pop festival, celebrating freedom, inclusivity, and the power of music. Now, Australian fans can experience the festival magic on Bondi Beach in all its glittering glory.

Published on 16 October 2025 by UKFG

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