Minor premiers Fremantle Dockers make just their second Grand Final appearance and will aim to capture their first ever premiership title when they take on reigning champions Brisbane Lions.
The Grand Final marks the biggest event on the Australian sporting calendar, drawing in millions of viewers annually.
Like many major sporting events in the modern day, the AFL Grand Final is more than just a sporting event and often features a number of eye-catching musical events to celebrate the occasion.
Here we take a look at which artists will be performing at the 2026 AFL Grand Final live at the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The standout headline act performing at the Grand Final this year is Australian superstar Kylie Minogue, who is scheduled to headline the pre-game show in her home town of Melbourne.
The 58-year-old is a global music icon, yet will be making her first appearance at an AFL Grand Final. The former Neighbours star performed at the NRL Grand Final back in 1996, and will now make her AFL debut four decades on.
Alongside Minogue, there are a number of other performers scheduled for the day, including popular children's entertainers The Wiggles; who will be leading the Grand Final parade across the city as part of the day's festivities.
AFL Grand Final Performers
- Kylie Minogue - Pre-game headline act
- G Flip - Opening act
- Michael Paynter - National anthem
- Mike Brady - Up there Cazaly (Unofficial AFL anthem)
- The Wiggles - Grand Final parade
