The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its expanded roster of musical icons and cultural trailblazers set to appear at the landmark 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Fans eager to witness the historic evening can purchase tickets now via AXS.com or tune in live as the ceremony streams coast to coast on Disney+ at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST. For those who miss the live broadcast, a primetime special featuring exclusive performances and standout moments will air Thursday, January 1, 2026, on ABC, followed by streaming availability the next day on Hulu.
The newly announced lineup of presenters and performers includes Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Chappell Roan, Donald Glover, En Vogue, Feist, Gina Schock, Hurby Luv Bug Azor, Janelle Monáe, Jerry Cantrell, Jim Carrey, Joe Perry, The Killers, Lisa Coleman, Mick Fleetwood, Mike McCready, Nancy Wilson, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.
They'll join an already impressive roster that features Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D., Killer Mike, Maxwell, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots.
Together, this all-star lineup will be a genre-spanning celebration of rock, pop, hip-hop, soul, and everything in between.
This year's Inductees also represent a rich and varied history of sound and influence. Honorees in the Performer category include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes.
In addition, the Hall will pay tribute to Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon in the Musical Influence category, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker will receive the prestigious Ahmet Ertegun Award for his groundbreaking work in the recording industry.
Ahead of the induction, ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" will host a special "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night" episode on Tuesday, November 4, honoring past and present Inductees through themed performances inspired by their timeless music. This cross-network celebration sets the tone for a week of tributes leading up to the main event on November 8.
Through exhibits, digital content, live performances, and its annual Induction Ceremony, the non-profit Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum shares the stories that shape music and culture. Committed to creativity, inclusion, and community, the Rock Hall invites fans to experience its legacy in Cleveland or online at rockhall.com and on social media @rockhall.
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