Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will return to Melbourne to lead the 2026 AFL Grand Final entertainment at the MCG, marking her first appearance on the sport's biggest stage.

When the AFL announced that Snoop Dogg would be the Grand Final's pre-match entertainment, the backlash was instant. Fans were fired up. Why bring in an American rapper when Australia has so many icons who could own the stage? Think Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, hey if it has to be Hip-Hop Hilltop Hoods have a Top 10 album right now. Fair argument. It felt like another case of the AFL overlooking its own backyard.

Snoop Dogg is in town and ready to turn the MCG into a party. The rap icon will headline the Telstra pre-game show at the AFL Grand Final this Saturday, promising fans a performance packed with classics, surprises, and even a touch of Australian flair.

Paul Kelly has been officially announced as the main artist to appear at the 2019 AFL Grand Final.

Jimmy Barnes and Black Eyed Peas will be the pre-game entertainment at the AFL Grand Final.

The Living End returned to their hometown Melbourne for a very special performance, to play the After Party show for the AFL Grand Final.

Chris Bailey will play The Saints dates in Melbourne just after the AFL Grand Final. That’s old news. The new news is Hitler is not happy.