It’s happening! A star-packed celebration is coming to honor the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live (SNL), and this event is not one to miss. The SNL50: The Homecoming Concert will take place at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on February 14—just two days before the landmark anniversary show. For music fans, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the show’s rich musical legacy, with an incredible lineup of performers from across genres and generations.
Eddie Vedder, Jack White, David Byrne, and Devo will headline the concert, bringing their unique sounds and star power to the stage. For Vedder, it’s a return to a stage he’s graced with his band Pearl Jam four times, including one unforgettable appearance in 1994, just days after the death of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. David Byrne, known for his work with Talking Heads, has also brought his solo brilliance to the SNL stage, and Jack White has rocked the 30 Rock studio both solo and as one-half of The White Stripes. As for Devo, their 1978 performance helped launch them into stardom, leaving fans and viewers alike asking, “What the hell is this?”
And that’s just the beginning. The concert will feature an array of superstar performers, including Arcade Fire, Bad Bunny, Miley Cyrus, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Lady Gaga, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Robyn, and The Roots, to name a few. Expect surprise appearances and special collaborations, with more artists set to be revealed as the event draws near.
The concert will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon, a former SNL castmember who is no stranger to the stage himself. Beyond streaming on Peacock, fans can experience the show at select IMAX screenings across the U.S., in cities like New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
In addition to the live concert, Questlove will debut a special three-hour documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, chronicling the iconic performances that defined the show’s musical history. As the Roots drummer and Oscar-winning documentarian, Questlove will dive into the untold stories behind SNL’s groundbreaking musical moments and cultural impact.
Whether you’re watching from home or catching it in theaters, the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event that celebrates the musical legacy of one of television’s most iconic shows.
