SYDNEY — Australian Idol 2026 reaches its dramatic climax next week with a two-night grand finale featuring the Top 3 contestants battling for the title, $100,000 in prize money and a comprehensive career launch package on the Seven Network.

The live performance night airs Monday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. AEST, followed by the winner announcement on Tuesday, April 14, at the same time on Seven and 7plus. The format builds tension as public votes alone decide the champion in the show's 11th season overall and fourth on Seven.

Here are 10 essential things to know about the Australian Idol 2026 grand finale as the competition enters its final stretch.

1. The Top 3 finalists are set After a triple elimination on Tuesday, April 8, the remaining contenders are Harlan Goode, 18, from Brisbane, Queensland; Kalani Artis, 23, from the NSW Central Coast; and Kesha Oayda, 21, from Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains. The eliminated contestants from the Top 6 were John Van Beek, Jacinta Gulisano and Trè Samuels. Australia voted directly to determine the final three, with no judge intervention in the outcome.

2. Two-night grand finale structure Monday's performance episode will see each finalist deliver high-stakes solo numbers and likely special duets or group performances. Tuesday's results show reveals the winner after intense voting periods. This split format has become standard for recent Idol seasons, allowing maximum exposure and emotional payoff.

3. Public voting decides everything Judges Marcia Hines, Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands offer feedback and encouragement throughout the season but hold no voting power in the finale. The crown goes solely to........

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