Lake Mac POP BAM: Pop Culture Festival

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 details:

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

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 on the Lake Mac Libraries website.

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.

Ticketing information:

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

Tickets at the gate:

• Adults $25
• Adults Lake Mac Arts $22.50
• Youth (5-17 years) $15

NSW Companion Cards are accepted for entry at this event. Please show your card on entry with the ticket holder.

Other information:

Lake Mac POP BAM: Code of Conduct

We ask you to be considerate of others and help create an environment where everyone feels safe and accepted. To create this safe and welcoming space for all we ask you to observe our conditions of entry.

Cosplay and Weapons

We encourage everyone to dress up! If your costume includes weapons or large items, please take time to download and read the Pop Bam Cosplay and Weapons Guide

Weapons Suitability and props will be decided upon by Pop Bam staff and all weapons are to be provided for inspection at the main gate.