19 Oct 2026
KINGS OF LEON TO HEADLINE SYDNEY SUMMERTIME AT CENTENNIAL PARK
Sydney Summertime has announced Kings of Leon as the next headliner for its inaugural concert series.
Following the announcement of their 10th studio album ‘O My Beloved’, scheduled for release this November 6th, Kings of Leon return to Sydney performing Sydney Summertime at Centennial Park on Sunday 28 February, 2027.
Pre-order ‘O My Beloved’ here by Wednesday 21 October 4pm AEDT to receive special pre-sale access, ahead of the general on sale. Pre-sale starts Thursday 22 October, 12pm local.
General on sale starts Tuesday 27 October 1pm local.
The show will feature one of Australia’s most highly regarded rock bands, Ocean Alley, as a special guest.
Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said: “We’re thrilled to have Kings of Leon on the Sydney Summertime program. Events like this bring energy and vibrancy to Sydney, giving thousands of fans from across Australia and around the world another reason to head to Sydney this summer, and stay longer, do more and return again. Bringing an iconic band like Kings of Leon to NSW will put our state firmly in the spotlight as a world-class destination for live music experiences, while delivering a major boost for our hotels, restaurants, bars, retailers and local businesses.”
Set within Centennial Park's 189 hectares of parklands, Sydney Summertime will offer a range of ticket experiences across different price points, from General Admission to dedicated viewing areas and hospitality spaces.
Options include Gold Circle, with front-of-stage standing and early arena access; The Grove, a garden-style VIP village with dedicated bars, food outlets and shaded seating; Golden Grove, combining Grove access with Gold Circle viewing; and The Terrace, a partially covered viewing deck overlooking the main stage. A dedicated Accessibility Viewing category will also be available.
The Kings of Leon concert will be open to all ages, with children aged 12 and under admitted free and Youth Tickets available for those aged 13-17. All patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, with full ticketing conditions and entry requirements available via Sydney Summertime and Moshtix.
Across the parklands, audiences will also be able to enjoy a variety of food and drink offerings, including Sydney restaurant pop-ups, food trucks, local producers, a wine cellar, dedicated cocktail and beer bars, with further details to be announced.
Return public transport will be included with every Sydney Summertime event ticket, with Moshtix the official ticketing partner. Visit transportnsw.info/events for details.
Kings of Leon marks the second headline announcement for Sydney Summertime's inaugural 2027 Program, following The Strokes, who will open the concert series on Saturday, 20 February alongside Beck, Courtney Barnett and Promiseland.
Sydney Summertime is presented by Black Peach and proudly supported by Destination NSW.
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ABOUT SYDNEY SUMMERTIME
Sydney Summertime is a new outdoor concert series launching at Centennial Park in late February and early March 2027. Presented by Black Peach, the independent event experience company founded by Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley, the limited season of standalone concerts will bring major international headliners and Australian artists to one of Sydney’s most iconic outdoor settings.
Set within 189 hectares of parklands minutes from the Sydney CBD, Sydney Summertime combines world-class live music with a range of ticket experiences and a food and beverage offering showcasing some of Sydney’s best restaurants, bars, food trucks and cellar doors. Proudly supported by Destination NSW, Sydney Summertime is a fresh addition to Sydney’s major events calendar, created for locals and visitors to experience great live music in the heart of the city.
ABOUT BLACK PEACH
Black Peach is an independent events company founded by Australian live music and entertainment executives Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley.
Ducrou and Huntley each bring more than three decades of experience across festival development, event management and live entertainment. Their collective experience spans some of Australia’s most recognised festivals and events, including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Homebake, Harvest Rock, Download Festival and Sydney City Limits.
ABOUT DESTINATION NSW
Destination NSW is the lead agency for the visitor economy in the NSW Government – its champion and voice. Driving a whole-of-government approach to growth, Destination NSW is responsible for leading the delivery of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035 in partnership with government and industry.
Destination NSW shapes the sector through strategic research, policy leadership, stakeholder engagement, commercial partnerships, and targeted investment in experiences, business support, marketing and events.