Midnight Mafia has officially locked in its 2026 return, unveiling Midnight Mafia: The Empire State for Saturday 2nd May, 2026 at Sydney Showground. Running from 4:00pm until midnight, the Sydney hard dance institution is set to deliver its biggest and most theatrical edition yet, transforming the venue into a towering New York-inspired metropolis for one night only.

The 2026 lineup blends international heavyweights with local favourites, led by explosive performances from Dimitri K, Radical Redemption presenting a special Journey set, Warface, Krowdexx (Live), TnT, Bioweapon and Toza (Live). They are joined by The Saints, Weaver, Technikore, Lekkerfaces, JTS and MCD on hosting duties, ensuring relentless energy across the entire eight-hour takeover.

Renowned for pushing production to the extreme, Midnight Mafia 2026 promises state-of-the-art staging, jaw-dropping visuals and laser shows designed to shake the city to its core. Returning for a third consecutive year, the much-loved Journey Sets will once again deliver emotional, high-intensity musical storytelling, celebrating the sounds that shaped the scene while driving it firmly into the future.

Tickets are expected to move fast, with HSU pre-sale priced from $179 plus booking fee ahead of general public on sale from Friday 30th January. With Midnight Mafia already established as one of HSU Events’ fastest-selling shows, The Empire State edition is shaping up to be one of Sydney’s most anticipated hard dance events of 2026.