Mighty Hoopla, the UK's biggest pop festival, is returning with a bang this weekend. Lily Allen and Scissor Sisters top the bill for the two-day event, and the rest of the lineup is dripping with queer icons and noughties pop nostalgia. Acts include JLS, Alexandra Burke, Cascada, Jessie J, Jane McDonald, and The Wanted. There are also drag performances, DJ sets, singalongs dedicated to Madonna, Britney, George Michael, and more, plus a Gay Gooners Champions League viewing party for Arsenal fans on Saturday. A surprise guest is expected on the main stage on Saturday as well.
When and Where Is Mighty Hoopla 2026?
Mighty Hoopla will be held in south London's Brockwell Park from Saturday, May 30, to Sunday, May 31.
Gate Opening Times
Gates open at 12pm each day. There is no re-entry once you enter the site.
Full Lineup and Set Times
Saturday, May 30
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, May 31
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
No parking is available in or around the area, and attendees are discouraged from driving. The nearest train station is Herne Hill (Thameslink and Southeastern), just 0.3 miles from the site. Alternatively, take the Victoria line to Brixton Underground station, about a one-mile walk. Cycle parking for e-bikes will be available near the festival. The closest bus stops are on Dulwich Road and Norwood Road, each about 130 metres (2-minute walk) from the Herne Hill entrance.
Ticket Availability
Resale tickets are available via the official resale partner Tixel. As of now, weekend and Sunday tickets are still on sale.
Weather Forecast
Saturday is expected to be warm and dry, reaching 29°C with some cloud. Sunday will be cooler, with a high of 24°C.
Bag Policy and Banned Items
Bags larger than A4 size are not allowed. There are no lockers on site. Outside food is prohibited, but reusable water bottles can be brought in and filled at free water stations. Banned items include:
- Balaclavas, face coverings, or masks (except for religious or medical reasons)
- Glitter
- Glass items (including perfume bottles and baby food)
- Cans or metal containers (except empty reusable water bottles)
- Spray cans, gas canisters, or compressed gas
- Fireworks, flares, smoke canisters, Chinese lanterns
- Filming equipment
- Camping stoves or cooking apparatus
- Explosives
- Handheld communication devices (radios, jammers, scanners)
- Firearms, knives, blades, or replica weapons
- 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 similar loud noise-making devices
- Laser pens
- Scooters, skateboards, bicycles, trolleys, buggies
- Hi-visibility tabards or similar
- Permanent markers and pens
After Parties
On Saturday, head to Clapham Grand for DJ sets from Push The Button and Silly B*tch Disco, plus performances by Diana Vickers and Pavie Valsa. On Sunday, Effra Social hosts a MEGAPOP night with bangers from ABBA, Sugababes, Chappell Roan, Cher, The Cure, and Taylor Swift.
