Forty years ago, Kylie Minogue was the first performer at an NSWRL/NRL Grand Final in 1886
Now she will be the headline act at the AFL Grand Final in 2026 for the first time.
Three other acts will perform alongside Minogue in front of 100,000 people at the MCG on September 26.
Who will be providing the entertainment at the iconic Australian venue on the last Saturday in September?
AFL Grand Final entertainment 2026 - List of performers Kylie Minogue (headline act) G Flip (opening act) Michael Paynter (national anthem) Mike Brady (Up there Cazaly) What AFL boss Andrew Dillon said AFL CEO Andrew Dillon was excited to secure an iconic Australian artist for the showpiece event.
“The finals is off to a spectacular start, the footy has been unbelievable and the crowds and viewership enormous,’’ Dillon said.
“Kylie’s performance Grand Final day is the biggest production and show we have ever produced.
“We are so excited Kylie is coming home to perform on our biggest day in front of 100,000 at the G and millions more watching the broadcast.”