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Jane McDonald to Headline Mighty Hoopla’s 2026 Gay Icon Slot in First-Ever Festival Performance

Demand is brisk with Sunday tickets already listed as very limited.

Overview

  • The singer is confirmed for the Gay Icon slot on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at Brockwell Park in London, marking her first festival appearance.
  • Festival updates note that Sunday tickets are already very limited, with an option for Saturday ticket-holders to upgrade to weekend passes.
  • Organisers promise “big band, big vocals and big surprises,” billing it as “a show for the ages.”
  • Mighty Hoopla said it took “years of trying” to book McDonald, reflecting sustained interest in the pairing.
  • McDonald shared playful Instagram teasers about her set and outfit as fans cheered the news, with the broader 2026 bill featuring Lily Allen, Scissor Sisters, Jessie J and JLS.