Twilight At Taronga Reveals 2026 Concert Series Line-up

The family-friendly live music series, Twilight At Taronga, returns with another round of summer concerts for everyone in February 2026.

Combining Sydney Harbour views, wildlife protection, and live music, the 2026 series begins on Friday, 6 February, at Taronga Zoo Sydney. With five back-to-back weekends on the schedule, performances will offer diverse experiences to fans.

The opening weekend kicks off with folk-rock band The Paper Kites on Friday, 6 February, followed by kids’ favourite Emma Memma on Saturday morning, with Cloud Control and The Preatures keeping the fun rolling in the evening.

On Friday, 13 February, Sons Of The East will bring some country-meets-blues music to the stage. On Saturday, Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson, Wendy Matthews, Mi-Sex, and Spy vs. Spy will offer a nostalgic presentation called Classic Hits Live.

The following weekend (Saturday, 21 February) will see Xavier Rudd perform, while the week after will contain three shows from The Rubens (Thursday, 26 February), Vera Blue (Friday, 27 February), and Dope Lemon on Saturday, 28 February.

The series concludes in March with its last few shows, featuring Marlon Williams on Thursday, 5 March, Sydney hip-hop stars Bliss n Eso on Friday, 6 March, and a concluding event that celebrates ABBA classics, with Bjorn Again bringing the 2026 series to a close.

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Pre-sale tickets will be available for Twilight At Taronga and Taronga Zoo Friends members from 12 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 28 October. You can register here before midnight on Sunday, 26 October, and enter the running to win the ‘Ultimate Twilight At Taronga & Wildlife Retreat Experience.’

The general sale opens on Thursday, 30 October, at 12 pm AEDT via the Twilight At Taronga website. Proceeds from ticket sales will contribute to Taronga Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital.

“Twilight at Taronga continues to be one of Sydney’s most unforgettable summer experiences — where music, nature, and purpose come together under the stars,” said Nick Boyle, the Executive Director of Taronga Zoo.

Boyle continued, “As you relax with friends against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour and enjoy performances from Australia’s finest artists, you’re also helping shape the future of wildlife conservation.

“Every ticket sold helps support Taronga’s vital programs and the development of our world-class wildlife hospitals. It’s more than a concert — it’s a celebration of community, culture, and commitment to protecting Australia’s extraordinary wildlife for generations to come.”