Bondi Beach will welcome international pop star Kesha as the headliner for the first Australian edition of the UK-born Mighty Hoopla music festival, bringing a major new pop event directly to one of Sydney’s most recognisable coastal locations.
Ticket Sales and Event Details
The festival is confirmed for Saturday 21 February 2026 at Bondi Beach. Presale access opens at 10am AEDT on Wednesday 22 October 2025, followed by general sale at 10am AEDT on Thursday 23 October 2025.
Standard tickets are expected to start from $169.90 plus booking fee, with VIP options from $299.90 plus fees. A discounted concession ticket from $99.90 will be available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and eligible concession card holders.
International and Local Lineup
Alongside Kesha, UK dance artist Becky Hill and Australian pop performers including Delta Goodrem and Jessica Mauboy have been announced. Organisers confirmed that further acts will include drag artists, queer party collectives, DJs and club performers from both Australia and overseas.
Mighty Hoopla builds a UK reputation for platforming inclusive pop culture and programs both mainstream and community-driven music experiences.
Organisers on Why Sydney Was Chosen
Event co-founder Jamie Tagg stated that Kesha’s previous Mighty Hoopla appearance in London earlier this year made her an immediate choice for the festival’s Australian launch.
Founder Glyn Fussell called Australia a second home for the team. He said Sydney’s pop audience shows strong support for live music and performance. Organisers cited the strong local response to previous pop tours as a key reason for choosing Bondi Beach. They expect a strong summer turnout.
What This Means for the Local Community
This marks the first time Mighty Hoopla has been staged outside the United Kingdom. The move positions Bondi Beach as a new home for the festival’s expansion and adds to Sydney’s 2026 major events calendar ahead of the peak summer tourism period.
Local businesses along the Bondi foreshore expect a surge in weekend foot traffic. Organisers position the event as a welcoming public celebration instead of a niche music showcase.
Published 22-October-2025
