Kylie Minogue to Headline 2026 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne

Pop superstar Kylie Minogue will headline the pre-game entertainment at the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final, the Australian Football League announced Friday. Minogue will perform at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 26.

This marks Minogue's first performance as an AFL Grand Final entertainer. The league cited her extensive international career and Melbourne origins in announcing the booking.

Minogue is expected to perform for an estimated 100,000 spectators at the MCG. She has sold over 80 million records worldwide and received numerous major awards throughout her decades-long career.

Her selection brings an Australian artist back to the headline slot. Recent years have featured international performers.

Additional entertainment details for Grand Final Day will be announced closer to the event.