Twilight at Taronga Is Back for Another Summer of Music at the Zoo

No longer just the realms of Monica Trapaga yazz residencies and kiddie-aimed pantomimes, the after-hours Twilight at Taronga series took it up a huge, cred-worthy notch last year. This summer, they'll be aiming even higher, returning with a new, eclectic lineup every weekend from Thursday, January 28 through Saturday, March 12.

With the 2016 lineup set to be announced on Thursday, October 22, there's some pretty big expectations for this year's program. Taking over the lawns of Taronga Zoo's fully-licensed natural amphitheater last summer, Twilight at Taronga saw one heck of a lineup including Bright Eyes' soul-searching dreamboat Conor Oberst, twee monarchs Belle and Sebastian, the one and only Rufus Wainwright, Powderfinger's legendary nice guy Bernard Fanning, Paul Kelly presenting Merri Soul Sessions, You Am I, Sarah Blasko, Dan Sultan, Something For Kate, Little May, Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders, Hiatus Kaiyote and more.

After one of the most contemporary changes the Twilight at Taronga series has seen in its 20 years running, the feathered, furred and finned will inevitably have plenty to choose from this summer. Start preparing your picnics and designating your hummus-bringers, this is one summer gig you should lock down tickets for.

Twilight at Taronga 2016 is happening January 28 to March 12. The lineup will be announced Thursday, October 22. Tickets for Twilight at Taronga's full program go on sale 9am, Thursday, October 29 right here.

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