Havana Brown Headlines Poppin Out 2025
Bigger, bolder, and queerer than ever – Adelaide’s ultimate street party is back to serve sequins, sound, and pure camp chaos.
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Adelaide’s Mary’s Poppin is once again teaming with Pride Adelaide for another instalment of Poppin Out, the official after-march destination following Adelaide Pride March.
Transforming Mary’s Poppin and Synagogue Place into a glitter-filled explosion of pride, community, and self-expression, this year’s event features chart-topping artists, drag royalty and good vibes all night long.
Poppin Out 2025 is headlined by global DJ superstar Havana Brown, who is sure to bring the house down with a mix of banging party tunes. Aussie dance-pop queen Joanne, best known for the 1998 smash hit ‘Jackie’, will strut her stuff alongside the UK’s charismatic Tiara Skye, making her Australian debut as the high-energy host.
The night will also see drag superstars from across the country converge on Synagogue Place, including Melbourne legends Art Simone, Karen From Finance, Pinball vs Bray, Lazy Susan, Miss Jackson, Sydney’s Champagne, Popchops, Mega Drag ft. Anna Kei, Crimsin, Kane Enable, Estelle, Indi Klosette, Xai, and more.
There’ll also be a great mix of fan faves and new faces, including Alison Xpress, Aysha Buffet, Ellie Delight, Eve Elle, DJ Josif, to Minty Hydrangea, Luci Furr, Venti, and Salem Dionysus, and engaging perfomrances from Taurus, Donatella Valentino, Jules, Dorian Courtisan, Harlow, Kylie Kox, and Cleo.
Early bird tickets are on sale now via eventbrite.com.au.
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The first iteration of Poppin Out took place during Adelaide Fringe in 2023 and was a mammoth success, with Sneaky Sound System performing to a near-capacity crowd.
This year’s edition of the mini-festival saw Adelaide’s queer owned and operated Mary’s Poppin take over hosting duties with a lineup that included Samantha Jade and Nikki Webster performing alongisde the country’s best DJs and drag stars.
Poppin Out 2025 is shaping up to be the best yet and is a safe and inclusive space celebrating the LGBTQI+ community. Grab your tickets now before they sell out!
Poppin Out 2025 takes place at Mary’s Poppin on Saturday 1 November. Tickets are on sale now via eventbrite.com.au.
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