Twilight at Taronga 2026 Summer Concert Series | Line-Up Announced!
Live music, Sydney Harbour sunsets and wildlife protection – the ultimate summer experience returns with the Twilight at Taronga 2026 Summer Concert Series.
The Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series is an annual summer ritual bringing together world-class live music, breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, and the power to protect Australia’s iconic native wildlife – and it begins on Friday February 6 for five back-to-back weekends at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Tickets on sale Thursday October 30 at 12pm AEDT: twilightattaronga.org.au
Proceeds contribute to Taronga Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6 – THE PAPER KITES
Gates 6pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 – EMMA MEMMA
Lil’ Twilight 10am | Gates 9am
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 – CLOUD CONTROL AND THE PREATURES
Gates 6pm
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 – SONS OF THE EAST
Gates 6pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 – CLASSIC HITS LIVE
Featuring RICHARD CLAPTON, ROSS WILSON, WENDY MATTHEWS,
MI-SEX, V.SPY V. SPY
Gates 6pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21 – XAVIER RUDD
Gates 6pm
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26 – THE RUBENS
Gates 6pm
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 – VERA BLUE
Gates 6pm
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28 – DOPE LEMON
Gates 6pm
THURSDAY MARCH 5 – MARLON WILLIAMS
Gates 6pm
FRIDAY MARCH 6 – BLISS N ESO
Gates 6pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7 – BJORN AGAIN
Gates 6pm
The opening weekend sees the indie-folk-rock of The Paper Kites up first on Friday February 6. Perennial kids favourite Emma Memma starts Saturday February 7 with the Lil’ Twilight show at 10am and is followed in the evening by the rocking double header of pysch-folk masters Cloud Control and R&B-infused rock mavens The Preatures.
Sons Of The East bring their country-blues-folk infusion on Friday February 13, and Valentine’s Day will be a night for couples to enjoy nostalgia and unforgettable tunes with Classic Hits Live as we’re treated to five incredible artists including Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson, Wendy Matthews, Mi-Sex and V.Spy V.Spy.
One of Australian music's all-time greats, Xavier Rudd has spent over 20 years stirring hearts and minds globally, and this extraordinary multi-instrumentalist will play on Saturday February 21.
Beloved five-piece alternative rock band The Rubens play Thursday February 26, and award-winning singer-songwriter Vera Blue makes a welcome return on Friday February 27 with her elegant electronica. Rounding out the weekend will be the sun-drenched psychedelic grooves of Dope Lemon.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest songwriter of his generation Marlon Williams plays on Thursday March 5, while Sydney hip-hop legends Bliss n Eso bring 25 years of party-rockin' energy on Friday March 6.
And what better way to wrap up the series than with annual favourites Bjorn Again, who will take us on a trip down memory lane with their ABBA endorsed tribute show!
Tickets are on sale Thursday October 30 at 12pm AEDT: twilightattaronga.org.au
Pre-sale tickets are available for Twilight at Taronga and Taronga Zoo Friends members from 12pm AEDT on Tuesday 28 October.
By registering for pre-sale access by 12pm AEDT on October 31, you join the Twilight at Taronga mailing list and have the chance to win the ‘Ultimate Twilight At Taronga & Wildlife Retreat Experience’. Presale registration closes at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 26 October.
CLICK HERE to register for pre-sale.