Every Musical Guest for SNL Season 50: Arcade Fire, Benson Boone & More
SNL's 50th season has welcomed ultra-talented artists and bands to the Studio 8H stage, from Jelly Roll to Elton John and Brandi Carlisle.
Since Saturday Night Live's debut in 1975, the sketch show has featured nearly a thousand A-list celebrity Hosts. But, as the 2024 documentary Ladies & Gentleman...50 Years of SNL Music so vividly illustrated, it also has a long and wildly diverse history of Musical Guests.
Season 50 has been no exception, offering a mix of returning Musical Guests (and in one case, a previous Host) alongside the biggest new stars in music.
The legendary Stevie Nicks, returned to Saturday Night Live for the first time in 40 years on October 12 with Season 49 Musical Guest Ariana Grande hosting, while double-duty Host Charli XCX, country artist Shaboozey, and singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams have all taken the Studio 8H stage in 2024 and 2025.
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Season 50's second half in 2025 kicked off with performances from Grammy nominee GloRilla, while Timothée Chalamet entered SNL's double-duty club as Musical Guest on January 25. And as we head toward the season finale, there are still a few acts waiting to dazzle.
Below, the complete roundup of every single Musical Guest from SNL Season 50 — and check out the SNL lineup of Hosts.
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September 28: Jelly Roll
Host: Jean Smart
Nashville native Jelly Roll (born Jason Bradley DeFord) has come a long way since selling mixtapes out of his car back in 2003. The "Get By" singer is one of the most popular country rockers performing today, and he made his SNL debut during the September 28 premiere with Jean Smart.
"The premiere of the 50th season of SNL. BRB going to cry for a few hours and call every family member I have," the Grammy-nominated artist posted on Instagram following the news. "Bringing therapeutic music to my favorite show ever. God is Good."
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October 5: Coldplay
Host: Nate Bargatze
Coldplay returned to Studio 8H for their eighth time to make Moon Music on SNL.
They made their SNL debut on the April 7, 2001 episode hosted by Alec Baldwin. Their previous most recent appearance was February 4, 2023, on the episode hosted by Pedro Pascal.
The band performed two songs from their new Moon Music album, "All My Love" and "WE PRAY," for which they were joined by Argentine singer and actress Tini and Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna. Watch those performances below.
October 12: Stevie Nicks
Host: Ariana Grande
Grab your tambourine and get ready to twirl as Bella Donna herself, Stevie Nicks, has made her long-awaited return to SNL.
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It has been more than 40 years since the singer and Fleetwood Mac frontwoman last enchanted SNL viewers. As Musical Guest on December 10, 1983, she performed "Stand Back" and "Nightbird" from her second solo album, The Wild Heart.
October 19: Billie Eilish
Host: Michael Keaton
Grammy and Academy Award winner Billie Eilish is no stranger to the SNL stage. The "Birds of a Feather" singer has previously appeared on the sketch show three times: As Musical Guest on September 28, 2019 and December 16, 2023 — and she pulled double duty as Host and Musical Guest on the December 11, 2021 episode.
Fourth-time Host and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton starred in the October 19 installment.
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November 2: Chappell Roan
Host: John Mulaney
After pop star Chappell Roan set the stage ablaze at the VMAs, the breakout singer-songwriter of hits like "Good Luck, Babe!" and "HOT TO GO!" made her first appearance on SNL on November 2, 2024.
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The "Midwest Princess" made her Musical Guest debut with comedian and former SNL writer John Mulaney as the night's Host.
November 9: Mk.gee
Host: Bill Burr
Singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist Mk.gee made his SNL debut on November 9, 2024. His appearance followed the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album Two Star & the Dream Police and his latest single, "Rockman."
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November 16: Charli XCX
Host: Charli XCX
Charli XCX pulled double duty as both Host and Musical Guest on November 16, 2024. While this was the "Apple" singer's first time hosting SNL, she has appeared as Musical Guest twice before.
Her debut was on December 13, 2014, during Martin Freeman's episode, and she returned for the March 5, 2022 episode with Host Oscar Isaac.
On November 16, Charli XCX performed two songs from her 2024 Brat album, "360" — which was introduced by the "Julia" referenced in the song, Julia Fox — and "Sympathy is a knife."
December 7: Shaboozey
Host: Paul Mescal
Best known for his smash country hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which hit No. 1 in the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Sweden, and Norway, Shaboozey is a Virginia-born singer, songwriter, and producer.
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In 2024, Shaboozey also collaborated with Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter LP, and released his own third studio album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.
Shaboozey made his SNL Musical Guest debut on December 7, 2024, during which he performed his folksy hit "Good News," which he sang sitting atop a stool backed by a pedal steel guitar and a fiddle. For his return to the Studio 8H stage, Shaboozey pleased the crowd with a joyous performance of "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," while wearing the world's largest turquoise bolo tie. Listen and you'll hear the SNL audience loudly singing along.
December 14: Gracie Abrams
Host: Chris Rock
Gracie Abrams' breakout album, The Secret of Us, came out in June 2024. The daughter of director J.J. Abrams, Gracie Abrams was an opening act on a leg of Taylor Swift's epic Eras Tour, and is currently headlining her own The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour.
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December 21: Hozier
Host: Martin Short
The “Too Sweet” singer released Unreal Unearth: Unending, the deluxe version of his hit 2023 album, Unreal Unearth, on December 6, 2024.
The Irish musician performed "Too Sweet" and a jubilant cover of The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" during Martin Short's Christmas episode.
January 18: GloRilla
Host: Dave Chappelle
The multiplatinum-selling rapper made her SNL debut on January 18, 2025. Back in November 2024, GloRilla earned two Grammy nominations for her hit single, "Yeah Glo!"
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January 25: Timothée Chalamet
Host: Timothée Chalamet
The actor, who earned an Academy Award nomination for portraying Bob Dylan in the film A Complete Unknown, pulled double duty as both Host and Musical Guest on the January 25, 2025 episode.
While it was Chalamet's third stint as SNL Host, it was his first time as Musical Guest. He previously showed off his singing skills in Studio 8H during the opening monologue for his November 2023 episode.
Joined by musician James Blake and initially introduced by Adam Sandler, Chalamet performed three Bob Dylan songs — just as the iconic singer-songwriter did himself on SNL way back in 1979.
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Watch Timothée Chalamet sing "Outlaw Blues/Three Angels" by Bob Dylan
March 1: Tate McRae
Host: Shane Gillis
Tate McRae was Musical Guest for her second time on March 1, 2025, just days just days after the release of her third album, So Close to What.
The Canadian singer and songwriter first performed on the Studio 8H stage on November 18, 2023 when she sang her hit songs “Greedy” and “Grave.” This time around, McRae sang "Sports car" and "Dear god."
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March 8: Lady Gaga
Host: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga returned as a Musical Guest for her fifth time on March 8, 2025 — and she also pulled double duty as the episode's Host. The Grammy winner first made her SNL Musical Guest debut over a decade ago on October 3, 2009 when she performed "Paparazzi," pulled double duty for her first time in 2013, and most recently returned in 2016.
Following the release her seventh studio album, MAYHEM, and her performance at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, Gaga performed "Abracadabra" and "Killah" in Studio 8H.
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March 29: Morgan Wallen
Host: Mikey Madison
Morgan Wallen's turn as Musical Guest on March 29 is his second: The country music superstar's SNL debut was on December 5, 2020 where he performed "7 Summers" and "Still Goin' Down."
Wallen's new studio album, I'm the Problem, will be released on May 16, and he will kick off the accompanying tour on June 20 in Houston, TX.
April 5: Elton John & Brandi Carlile
Host: Jack Black
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have each been Musical Guest twice before, but April 5 was their first time performing together on Saturday Night Live — one day after the release of their collaborative new album, Who Believes In Angels?
John was previously Musical Guest on April 17, 1982, and he pulled double duty as both Host and Musical Guest for the April 2, 2011 episode. Carlile was Musical Guest on October 23, 2021 and December 10, 2022. She most recently performed "The Joke" as part of Peacock's SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on February 14, 2025.
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Carlile also appeared in a sketch during the April 5 episode, hovering alongside Host Jack Black, Sarah Sherman, and Bowen Yang as she serenaded them in the "Making Love" sketch.
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Watch Elton John and Brandi Carlile perform "Little Richard's Bible" on SNL
Watch Elton John and Brandi Carlile perform "Who Believes in Angels?" on Saturday Night Live
April 12: Lizzo
Host: Jon Hamm
The "Still Bad" singer was previously Musical Guest on December 21, 2019 and December 17, 2022. She was also the Host and Musical Guest for the April 16, 2022 episode, performing "About Damn Time," and "Special" from her fourth studio album, Special.
Lizzo's fourth visit as Musical Guest included an appearance in the viral "The White Potus" sketch, as well as playing an itty bitty baby in Jon Hamm and Bowen Yang's "New Parents" sketch.
Watch Lizzo sing "Don't Make Me Love You" on Saturday Night Live:
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May 3: Benson Boone
Host: Quinta Brunson
Flippin' singer-songwriter Benson Boone will make his SNL debut on Quinta Brunson's May 3 episode, weeks after playing the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. His forthcoming studio album, "American Heart," drops on June 20.
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In addition to performing two songs — even serenading Brunson at the beginning of his first performance after dong one of his signature flips — the "Beautiful Things" singer popped up to serve some sizzling fajitas on "Weekend Update."
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May 10: Arcade Fire
Host: Walton Goggins
Arcade Fire's appearance came the day after the release of their latest album, Pink Elephant, on May 9. It was their sixth time as an SNL Musical Guest — a fact the show acknowledged on their Instagram with a montage of the band's previous introductions by Rainn Wilson, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Hader, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
During SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on February 14, the Canadian rockers joined fellow musicians St. Vincent and David Byrne to perform David Bowie's "Heroes." Stream the concert on Peacock now.
Watch Arcade Fire's performances from Walton Goggins' May 11 episode below.
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May 17: Bad Bunny
Host: Scarlett Johansson
Singer, rapper, and actor Bad Bunny will be the Musical Guest for Saturday Night Live's Season 50 finale. He released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, on January 5, 2025. The three-time Grammy winner's album spent three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
The Puerto Rican artist was Host and Musical Guest for Season 49's October 21 episode (watch the sketches here), and was a big part of the SNL50 anniversary celebrations. In addition to appearing twice during the three-hour anniversary special on February 16 — including his role as Santiago, the "hot brother" of Marcello Hernández's Domingo, in the "Vow Renewal" sketch — he also performed at the SNL: The Homecoming Concert.
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