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Midnight Mafia: The Empire State

Saturday 2 May

Midnight Mafia: The Empire State

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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

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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
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The Last Stronghold
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The Last Stronghold

An epic medieval adventure!

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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
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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
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Balloon Story

A whimsical journey through a balloon wonderland

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Dreamstate
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Ed Sheeran Pre Show Bar – The Social at Sydney Showground
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Calling all Ed Sheeran fans!

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