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Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s biggest pop festival, is coming back with a bang this weekend. Lily Allen and Scissor Sisters top the bill for the two-day fest this year and, as ever, the rest of the lineup is dripping with queer icons and noughties pop nostalgia.
We’re talking the likes of JLS, Alexandra Burke, Cascada, Jessie J, Jane Macdonald and the Wanted. That’s not to mention the drag performances, the DJ sets, the singalongs dedicated to Madonna, Britney, George Michael and more, plus a Gay Gooners Champions League viewing party for any Arsenal fans there on Saturday. Oh, and there’s a surprise guest to look out for on the main stage on Saturday, too.
For the girls, gays and theys who bought their tickets months ago and those who are trying to find tickets last minute, here’s everything you need to know about Mighty Hoopla 2026, from the full lineup and set times to the after parties.
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When and where is Mighty Hoopla 2026?
Mighty Hoopla will be back in south London’s Brockwell Park from Saturday May 30 to Sunday May 31.
What time do gates open?
Punters can access the site from 12pm each day. Keep in mind that there’s no re-entry – once you’re in, you’re in.
Mighty Hoopla 2026 full lineup and set times
Here’s the full lowdown on who’s playing this year’s event and when.
Saturday
Main Stage
- 1.45pm: Meek
- 2.45pm: Say Now
- 3.45pm: MNEK
- 4.45pm: Agnes
- 6.10pm: Todrick Hall
- 7.10pm: Surprise Guest
- 7.55pm: Jessie J
- 9.10pm: Lily Allen
Hayu Arena
- 1.30pm: Tia Kofi’s Disco Party
- 2.15pm: Diana Vickers
- 3.15pm: Scheana Shay
- 4.20pm: Mae Muller
- 5.25pm: Appleton
- 6.30pm: Lucy Spraggan
- 7.30pm: Heather Small
- 8.35pm: JLS
The Bump
- 12.30pm: UOKHUN?
- 2pm: Jefferey Hinton
- 3pm: George Michael Disco
- 4pm: Lexii
- 5pm: DJ Paulette
- 6.15pm: House Gospel Choir
- 7.30pm: Horse Meat Disco
- 9.30pm: Joshua James
Pleasure Palace
- 12.15pm: Homoparody: Little Monsters Dance Off
- 1.15pm: Eastbenders feat Natalie Cassidy
- 2.15pm: London Gay Big Band
- 3pm: The Grand Goes Madonna
- 4pm: Absolutely Britney
- 5pm: Bop To The Top: The Disney Channel Hour
- 6pm: Tulisa ft Silly B*tch Disco and Push the Button DJs
- 7pm: Heated Rivalry Rave
- 8pm: Bongos Bingo
- 9pm: Artful Dodger’s Garage Anthems
Queertopia
- 12.30pm: Orchid
- 1.20pm: Ethan
- 2.20pm: Skuzland
- 3.15pm: Zee Machine
- 4.15pm: Cain Culto
- 5.15pm: Lynks
- 8.30pm: A Very Very Gay ft Rojdar, Ryan Kovell, Alex Theoklitou
The Birdcage
- 1pm: Bolly Queer
- 2pm: Sugar and Spice
- 3pm: Lounge Onyx
- 4pm: Bagge
- 4.30pm: Smooch
- 5.30pm: Slicc n Thicc
- 6.45pm: Issa Mad House
The Town Hole
- 12.30pm: Queer Line Dancing
- 2.20pm: Johnny Woo’s Big Gay Songbook with Rudi Douglas
- 3.15pm: Sticky Lips Karaoke
- 4.30pm: Gay Gooners Viewing Party
Working Them’s Club
- 1.30pm: The Boudoir
- 2.30pm: Haus of Intrusive Thots
- 3.30pm: Operotica
- 3.45pm: Sue Veneers
- 4.45pm: Alice, Alan and the Shroom
- 6pm: Heartbreakers Club
- 7.30pm: Slicc n Thicc
Curiosity Gardens
- 1.30pm: Fancy Shews!
- 3.30pm: Adam Theo
- 5pm: Melle Brown
- 6.30pm: Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)
Big Sue’s Garage
- 1pm: Lovelee
- 2.30pm: Clutch
- 4pm: Sippin’ T
- 5.30pm: Sazzle
Red Bull Energy Zone
- 1.15pm: Tanya Sassi
- 3pm: Kaya
- 4.45pm: Glade Marie
- 6.30pm: Dark Stepper
Neutrogena
- 4.50pm: Donnie Sunshine
- 7pm: Phoenix Brown
Sunday
Main Stage
- 1.30pm: Cascada
- 2.40pm: Kiesza
- 3.40pm: Jane McDonald
- 4.55pm: Estelle
- 6.10pm: Five
- 7.20pm: Perrie
- 8.55pm: Scissor Sisters
Hayu Arena
- 1.15pm: Jordy
- 2.10pm: Bardot
- 2.50pm: Gareth Gates Boyband in the Buff
- 3.25pm: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
- 4.05pm: Liberty X
- 4.45pm: Wanted 2.0
- 6.50pm: Louise
- 8.20pm: Alexandra Burke
The Bump
- 12pm: Club Soda
- 1pm: Polyglamourous
- 3.30pm: Jaguar
- 4.45pm: fka.m4a
- 5.45pm: Honeyluv
- 6.45pm: Jodie Harsh
- 7.45pm: Trixie Mattel
- 9pm: Bestley
Pleasure Palace
- 12.30pm: Homoparody:Dancing Divas Werkout
- 1.30pm: Herr and Me: Ham It Up!
- 2.30pm: The Groove Chorus
- 3.15pm: Hoe Down Throwdown feat The Dolly Show
- 4.15pm: Blackstage Pole x Gal Pals DJs
- 5.15pm: Kerry Katona’s Kerrry-oke
- 6pm: Sheila Diamond
- 6.30pm: Dragstravaganza
- 7pm: Violet Chacki
- 7.45pm: We Are Still Young Emo Hour
- 8.45pm: Lisa Maffia’s Club Classix
Queertopia
- 1.30pm: Rose Rey
- 1.55pm: Rhuma Club
- 2.55pm: Mel 4 Ever
- 3.50pm: Mysie
- 4.50pm: Chase Icon
- 5.50pm: Big Wett
- 6.50pm: Mykki Blanco
The Birdcage
- 1pm: Sauna Dance
- 2pm: Revudeville
- 3pm: House of Pantha
- 4pm: The Cocoa Butter Club
- 5pm: Cabaret Provocateur
- 6.15pm: Infinite Coles
- 6.45pm: Cousins
The Town Hole
- 3.15pm: Séayoncé
- 4.30pm: House of Life
- 5.30pm: Fatt Butcher’s Congressional
- 9pm: Bourgeois and Maurice
Working Them’s Club
- 1.45pm: Alice, Alan and the Shroom
- 2.15pm: Trojan-Tyne
- 3pm: Slav for U
- 3.30pm: Trojan-Tyne
- 4.30pm: Sue Veneers
- 5.30pm: Nun Better: Than Mimi Sugarpills Sisters
- 6.30pm: Dykes on Decks
- 7.45pm: Girl, Dance
Curiosity Gardens
- 1.30pm: Liam Parsons
- 3.30pm: Lau.Ra
- 5pm: Storm Mollison
- 6.30pm: Demi Riquísimo
Big Sue’s Garage
- 1pm: Gal Pals
- 2.30pm: Angel Maze
- 4pm: 1-800 Dyke Rescue
- 5.30pm: Not Just Jade
Red Bull Energy Zone
- 1.15pm: Basmati
- 3pm: Talia A Darling
- 4.45pm: Donnie Sunshine
- 6.30pm: Kizzi
Neutrogena
- 4.30pm: Harriet Rose
- 6.40pm: Phoenix Brown
How to get to Mighty Hoopla festival
There’s no parking available in or around the area and attendees are actively discouraged from driving to the event.
If you’re taking the train, the nearest station is Herne Hill, which is served by Thameslink and Southeastern. It’s just 0.3 miles from the site. You could also travel on the Victoria line to Brixton Underground station which is a roughly one mile walk. Prefer to cycle? There will be parking for e-bikes near the festival.
The closest bus stops are on Dulwich Road and Norwood Road, each around 130 metres (2 minute walk) away from the Herne Hill entrance to the park.
Are there any tickets left?
You can still pick up some resale tickets from the festival’s official resale partner Tixel. At the time of writing there are plenty of weekend and Sunday tickets up for grabs. Take a look here.
What’s the weather looking like?
Most importantly, it’s going to be warm and dry. On Saturday afternoon, the Met Office says that London will reach 29C, though there will be some cloud coverage. The city will cool down a bit on Sunday and only reach as high as 24C.
Bag policy and banned items
Revellers can’t bring in a bag any bigger than A4 size. There aren’t any lockers on site so you won’t be able to store a bag anywhere if it’s not allowed into the festival. Bringing your own food isn’t permitted either, though you can bring water in reusable bottles inside. On top of that, you won’t be allowed to take in any of the following items:
- Balaclavas, face coverings or masks, except for religious reasons or medically certified health exemptions
- Glitter
- Glass in any form (including perfume bottles and baby food)
- Cans or metal containers, with the exception of empty reusable water bottles, which can be filled inside the event at free drinking water stations.
- Spray cans, Gas cannisters or compressed gas in any container
- Fireworks, flares, smoke cannisters, Chinese lanterns
- Filming equipment
- Camping stoves or cooking apparatus, explosives
- Handheld communication devices such as radios, radio jammers/scanners
- Firearms, knives or blades, or replica weapons of any sort
- Large umbrellas
- Balloons
- Stools/camping sticks /stick chairs/ chairs or other furniture
- Gazebos or parasols
- Sports equipment
- Flags and banners on poles
- Megaphones, amplification equipment
- Klaxons, airhorns or other similar items capable of making a loud noise
- Laser pens
- Scooters, skateboards, bicycles, trolleys and buggies
- Hi-visibility tabards or similar
- Permanent markers and pens
Mighty Hoopla afterparties
The party doesn’t stop when you leave Brockwell Park. On Saturday Head for Clapham Grand to keep the night going. On Saturday, there’ll be DJ sets from Push The Button and Silly B*tch Disco and performances from Diana Vickers and Pavie Valsa. And on Sunday make your way to Effra Social for a MEGAPOP night featuring bangers from ABBA, Sugababes, Chappell Roan, Cher, The Cure and Taylor Swift.
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