INSIDE THE ACTION: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT

As the chequered flag falls on the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final, the energy inside the precinct is only just beginning to build. While the Repco Supercars Championship reaches its dramatic conclusion on track, another major operation is already in motion behind the scenes, preparing for one of the biggest Sunday night celebrations in Australian motorsport.

 

This year, legendary rock icons Guns N’ Roses will headline the bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday night concert, delivering an unforgettable finale to the championship-deciding weekend. But long before fans flood into the dedicated concert area, months of planning and coordination are already underway to bring the massive production to life.

 

From stage construction and lighting design to audio engineering, crowd management, security operations and hospitality experiences, the Sunday concert is a full-scale event within the event itself. Hundreds of crew members, suppliers, production specialists and event staff work across the precinct to ensure the transition from racing to live entertainment runs seamlessly.

 

The Sunday night concert has become one of the defining experiences of the bp Adelaide Grand Final, giving fans the chance to celebrate the end of the Supercars season with world-class entertainment immediately after the final race.

 

The dedicated concert zone inside the event precinct is carefully designed to accommodate thousands of fans, with premium viewing areas, hospitality spaces, giant screens, food and beverage outlets and extensive technical infrastructure all playing a role in delivering the atmosphere fans have come to expect.

 

This year’s headline act, Guns N’ Roses, is expected to draw huge crowds as the iconic band brings its legendary catalogue of hits to Adelaide, including Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City and Sweet Child O’ Mine.

 

Importantly for fans, every Sunday and multi-day ticket to the bp Adelaide Grand Final includes free access to the General Admission concert area, allowing all ticket holders to be part of the Sunday night experience.

 

For those wanting to get closer to the stage, tickets are still available for The Jungle Zone the premium reserved Area A concert viewing space located near the front of the stage for fans wanting to be right in the middle of the action.

 

Meanwhile, fans looking to elevate the experience even further can secure access to the exclusive Sunday Concert Club, featuring premium concert viewing, dedicated hospitality facilities and an upgraded event experience for the ultimate championship finale celebration.

 

With the racing title set to be decided on track and one of the world’s biggest rock bands ready to close out the weekend, organisers are promising an epic final night that captures everything the bp Adelaide Grand Final is about. Adrenaline, entertainment and unforgettable moments!