# Kylie Minogue AFL Grand Final performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kylie-minogue-afl-grand-final-performance > Updated: 2026-09-24T05:19:25.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Kylie Minogue is confirmed to headline the musical performances at the 2026 AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Performing for an expected crowd of approximately 100,000 people, Minogue will lead an all-Australian lineup featuring G-Flip, Michael Paynter, and Mike Brady. Minogue stated that performing at the event “just felt right” and dedicated the moment to her late mentor, Mushroom Group founder Michael Gudinski. The setlist, which she personally selected, is expected to provide a nostalgic journey through her career following her recent Tension tour. The performance is scheduled to take place at 1:39pm AEST before the match between the Brisbane Lions and the Fremantle Dockers. Minogue, a Melbourne native, expressed excitement about returning to her hometown, noting that the performance feels significant after years of declining such opportunities. In conjunction with the event, Specsavers has launched a marketing campaign across Melbourne featuring her hit song ‘Spinning Around’. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Kylie Minogue to headline 2026 AFL Grand Final entertainment Kylie Minogue will headline the pre-game entertainment at the 2026 AFL Grand Final at the MCG, performing for a crowd of 100,000 before the Brisbane Lions and Fremantle Dockers match. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylie-minogue-to-headline-afl-grand-final-performance ### 2026-09-22: Kylie Minogue to headline AFL Grand Final as NRL lacks performer Kylie Minogue is set to headline the AFL Grand Final, while the NRL will hold its Grand Final without a headline act after negotiations with Tones and I failed due to scheduling conflicts. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nrl-2026-grand-final-to-lack-headline-entertainment-act --- Cite as: Kylie Minogue AFL Grand Final performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kylie-minogue-afl-grand-final-performance