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Midnight Mafia: The Empire State

Saturday 2 May

One of HSU's most iconic indoor festivals returns to Sydney Showground

The Mafia returns in full force as this year’s edition goes even bigger, darker, and more powerful than ever before. Rally your crew and prepare for an all out takeover as Midnight Mafia 2026 transforms Sydney Showground into the ultimate Empire State.

This year, MIDNIGHT MAFIA 2026 delivers State of the Art Production and a Full Blend of the Hardest Styles Dominating the World Right Now. Expect Jaw Dropping Visuals, Mind Blowing Lasers, and an Atmosphere Built to Shake the City to its Core⚡

And back once again due to overwhelming demand, JOURNEY SETS RETURN FOR THE 3RD YEAR IN A ROW, taking you on an emotional, high energy musical journey through the sounds that shaped the scene and continue to define the future. 

 

This event is now SOLD OUT

When
Saturday 2 May
Where
Sydney Showground

What's On

Horizon of Khufu
Open now!

Horizon of Khufu

An immersive expedition to Ancient Egypt!

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The Last Stronghold
Open now!

The Last Stronghold

An epic medieval adventure!

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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Open now!

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

One of the world’s most iconic wonders—now closer than ever

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Balloon Story
Open now!

Balloon Story

A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland

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GIANTS vs Hawthorn
Saturday 7 March

GIANTS vs Hawthorn

Home of the big big sound!

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Sydney Guitar Show
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 March

Sydney Guitar Show

Australia's biggest guitar show launches in Sydney

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MANSHIFT
Sunday 15 March

MANSHIFT

A men’s wellbeing experience

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GIANTS vs St Kilda
Saturday 21 March

GIANTS vs St Kilda

Home of the big big sound!

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Sydney Royal Easter Show
Thursday 2 - Monday 13 April

Sydney Royal Easter Show

Get ready for the 2026 Show!

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Meatstock
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 May

Meatstock

BBQ, Bands, and Bedlam

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