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Mighty Hoopla Malta 2026 Cancelled Amid Airline Cost Rises and Expected Flight Disruption
Mighty Hoopla Malta 2026 has been cancelled due to rising airline costs and expected flight disruption; ticket refunds and compensation outlined.
Organisers have confirmed that Mighty Hoopla Malta 2026 has been cancelled. They say rising costs in the airline industry and expected flight disruption left the event unviable.
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The Malta spin-off of London’s Mighty Hoopla had been due to return for its second edition in September. It was scheduled to run from September 24 to 27, with billed performances from Sugababes, Agnes, Beth Ditto, Booty Luv, Gottmik, Jake Shears, Liberty X and more.
Today (Thursday May 7), organisers told NME they had made the decision after a period of consultation with airline partners and venue collaborators.
They say the change in travel costs has been sharp. “As context, customers were paying roughly £300 for flights and accommodation when the Malta edition first started, however this has now surged to nearly £450 on average.”
Mighty Hoopla Malta, 2026 poster. CREDIT: Press
“It is with a very heavy heart that we must inform you that, after much consideration, we are cancelling Mighty Hoopla Malta 2026,” organisers shared in a new statement. “After an incredible weekend in 2025, we had everything in place to not only replicate that magic for this year, but also deliver an even better show.”
“As you will no doubt have seen in the news, the airline industry is expecting disruption this summer and so we have been in contact with airlines connected to Malta to understand the likely impact,” they added, also saying that they have been told that, as a result, “fewer flights will be scheduled and that prices will likely go up.”
The organisers said a recent survey showed many customers had not yet booked travel. “This leaves us in a very different position to when we first launched the event,” the statement read. “Last week, we sent out a survey regarding your travel and accommodation plans. From this, we are now aware that lots of you have not yet booked flights, and it’s clear that flight costs and availability are going to be a continued issue.
“We also realise this may prohibit others who wanted to join us due to the uncertainty of flying abroad.”
Mighty Hoopla Malta, 2025. CREDIT: Press
The statement added that the decision was not taken lightly and thanked partners on the island and airline carriers for their input.
Organisers said anyone who bought tickets directly from Mighty Hoopla will receive a full refund, including booking fees. Visit here for more information.
For customers who booked flights and accommodation through other providers, Mighty Hoopla said it intends to offer compensation in the form of credit or refunds relating to its London festival or future shows, should those third-party bookings be cancelled.
The festival’s first Malta edition ran from September 26 to 29, 2025. That debut line-up included Melanie C, Leigh-Anne, Trixie Mattel, Bimini, and Katy B.
