Hunter Sports Centre
43 Stockland Drive, Glendale, 2285
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie’s popular culture festival returns this July to Hunter Sports Centre!
Join us for the ultimate pop culture extravaganza at Lake Macquarie’s most anticipated event of the year – POP BAM!
Dive into a world where your favourite movies, TV shows, comics, and music come alive in a vibrant celebration of creativity, cosplay and fandom.
From cosplay and celebrity guests to lightsaber battles, movie vehicles and creative workshops, POP BAM delivers pop culture fun for fans of all ages.
Event highlights:
- Cosplay competition and parade hosted by The Pretty Amazing Jono
- Star Wars with the 501st and Rebel legions
- Sword play with Newcastle Swordcraft and Battlecry Fields of Ashnoor
- Award-winning cosplay and props with Simon Wait from Heroes and More
- Saber Academy Demonstration and workshops with The Sons of Obiwan
- Pop culture vehicle exhibits
- Cosplay meet and greet
- Pop culture markets and stalls
- Tabletop gaming with Dungeons and Dragons
- Pop Art Workshops with Manga, D&D, Ghibli and More.
- Rainbow Bricks LEGO Fans Exhibition
- Ghostbusters!
Ticketing information:
- Adults $28 + booking fee
- Adults Lake Mac Arts Members $25.20 + booking fee
- Youth (5-17 years) $15 + booking fee
- Children under 5 Free
- An adult must accompany children up to 15 years old.
