Noah Kahan returns to Saturday Night Live tonight, May 9, for one of the biggest television performances of his career so far. Fresh off earning his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with The Great Divide, the Vermont singer-songwriter is set to appear as the musical guest alongside host Matt Damon during the penultimate episode of SNL Season 51.
The episode arrives at a major moment for Kahan. Released on April 24, The Great Divide debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 389,000 equivalent album units, marking the largest week for a rock album since Billboard adopted equivalent album metrics in late 2014. The project also secured the third-biggest opening week of 2026 across all genres.
What Time Does SNL Start Tonight?
Saturday Night Live airs live tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC. The episode broadcasts from the iconic Studio 8H inside Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Fans watching live can expect the traditional SNL format, including Matt Damon’s opening monologue, and two separate musical performances from Kahan.
Where to Stream Noah Kahan’s SNL Performance
Viewers without cable can stream the episode live through Peacock. NBC’s streaming platform will also host the full episode on-demand shortly after the broadcast ends.
Clips of Kahan’s performances, along with selected sketches and monologue moments, are expected to appear on the official Saturday Night Live YouTube channel by Sunday morning.
What Songs Will Noah Kahan Perform?
NBC has not officially confirmed the setlist ahead of airtime. Still, expectations are high that Kahan will perform songs from The Great Divide.
Tracks generating the strongest streaming momentum include “Doors,” and “The Great Divide,” though fans are also hoping for deeper cuts.
Tonight marks Kahan’s second appearance on the show. His 2023 SNL debut featured performances of “Dial Drunk” and the multi-platinum hit “Stick Season.”
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This week’s broadcast doubles as SNL’s annual Mother’s Day episode, a tradition that often incorporates appearances from cast members’ real-life mothers during sketches or opening segments.
Matt Damon’s return also adds another layer of anticipation. The Oscar winner previously hosted in 2002 and 2018, with the latter producing his widely discussed Brett Kavanaugh cold open.
Next week, Saturday Night Live closes out Season 51 with Will Ferrell returning as host and Paul McCartney set as musical guest.
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