Jay-Z Set for Super Bowl Halftime After Bad Bunny Performance

Next Up for the Halftime Stage

In October 2026, officials announced that Jay-Z will headline the halftime show for Super Bowl LXI. The news follows a major performance at Super Bowl LX in February 2026, where Bad Bunny took the stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Bad Bunny was joined during his performance by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Lady Gaga previously headlined the halftime show for Super Bowl LI back in 2017 in Houston. Bad Bunny has become one of the most streamed artists globally since making his debut in 2018. His popular albums include Un Verano Sin Ti and Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

Recent Halftime Performers

The big game has featured many famous musical acts in recent years. Before Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar headlined Super Bowl LIX in 2025 in New Orleans alongside guest SZA.

In 2024, Usher performed at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII. The year prior, Rihanna performed at Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Super Bowl LVI in 2022 brought a large group together at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar shared the stage, with guest appearances from 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. The Weeknd performed solo at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for Super Bowl LV in 2021.

A History of Major Acts

Looking back further, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez shared the headline spot in 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. They were joined by Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Emme Muniz. Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi performed at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta in 2019. Justin Timberlake took the stage with The Tennessee Kids in 2018 in Minneapolis.

Other top artists have played the halftime show over the decades. Coldplay headlined Super Bowl 50 in 2016 with Beyonce and Bruno Mars. Katy Perry performed in 2015, Bruno Mars in 2014, and Beyonce in 2013. Pop icon Michael Jackson performed in 1993 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, alongside 3,500 local children.

Decades of Big Performances

The history of halftime performances includes famous rock groups and themed productions. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played in 2009, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed in 2008, and Prince took the stage in 2007. The Rolling Stones performed in Detroit in 2006, while Paul McCartney played in Jacksonville in 2005.

Earlier years often featured unique themes. In 2002, U2 performed a special tribute to those killed in the September 11 attacks. Going back to the 1980s and 1970s, marching bands and groups like Up with People were regular features on the field. The event has grown over time, moving from college marching bands to global superstars.