Kylie Minogue to Perform at AFL Grand Final

Kylie Minogue to Perform at AFL Grand Final

The Australian Football League (AFL) has officially announced that global pop icon Kylie Minogue will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final.

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personKylie Minogue
eventToyota AFL Grand Final

This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

locationMelbourne Cricket Ground

For Melbourne native Minogue, this performance marks a triumphant homecoming, as it is her first time headlining the prestigious AFL Grand Final.

locationMelbourne

By choosing Minogue, the league is addressing calls from the Australian entertainment industry, including the "Save Our Arts" campaign, to prioritize homegrown stars.

otherSave Our Arts

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon noted that the superstar had been on their "wish list for a long time."

personAndrew Dillon

As the game retains its traditional 2:30 PM start time, the atmosphere in Melbourne is expected to be electric, celebrating both Australia's sporting culture and one of its most successful musical exports.

locationMelbourne
locationAustralia
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When will Kylie Minogue perform at the AFL Grand Final?

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September 26, 2026

Where will the 2026 AFL Grand Final take place?

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Melbourne Cricket Ground

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It signals a return to prioritizing Australian artists.

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Save Our Arts

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2:30 PM AEST

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