Lake Mac POP BAM: Pop Culture Festival

Lake Mac POP BAM

Celebrate all things pop culture at Lake Mac POP BAM! 

Wham, bam, POP BAM! Lake Macquarie's annual popular culture festival returns this July. 

Join us for the ultimate pop culture extravaganza at one of Lake Macquarie’s most anticipated events 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 and fandom.

Event highlights

  • Cosplay panel and parade
  • In conversation with actor Matt Doran
  • Star Wars with the 501st and Rebel legions, and meet the Ghostbusters team
  • Sword play with Newcastle Swordcraft and Saber Academy Demonstration with The Sons of Obiwan 
  • Movie props with Simon Wait from Heroes and More 
  • Saber Academy Demonstration with The Sons of Obiwan
  • Pop culture vehicle exhibits and mini LEGO displays
  • Mobile video games truck, cosplay meet and greet and pop culture stalls
  • Activities zone with anime, manga, drawing workshops, craft and more.

The event will be hosted by The Pretty Amazing Jono. 

View the full program

Event details

  • Date: Saturday 26 July
  • Location: Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba and Rathmines Park
  • Time: 10am-3pm

Tickets 

  • Adults - $20 + booking fee
  • Lake Mac Arts members - $18 + booking fee
  • Youth (5-17 years) - $10 + booking fee
  • Children under 5 - Free (Adults must accompany children up to 15 years old)

Book tickets

Tickets purchased at the gate: Adults $25, Lake Mac Arts members $22.50 and youth $15. 

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about pop culture, POP BAM is an inclusive event for all ages and abilities and offers something for everyone.

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