The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled an all-star lineup for its 40th Annual Induction Ceremony. The show will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will stream live on Disney+ beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
This year’s performers and presenters include a mix of legends and contemporary stars: Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Beck, Iggy Pop, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots, RAYE, Killer Mike, Maxwell, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, and Flea, among others. Comedian and television host David Letterman will also make an appearance, alongside rising hip-hop artists J.I.D and Sleepy Brown. Additional guests are expected to be announced in the days leading up to the event.
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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will honor some of the most influential figures in music history. This year’s inductees include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes in the Performer category. Other honorees include Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker with the prestigious Ahmet Ertegun Award.
“This event brings together today’s most influential artists to celebrate the legends who shaped their music and careers,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “These performers and presenters come from around the world to create moments that will live on forever.”
Fans can tune in to watch the ceremony live on Disney+ on November 8, with full coast-to-coast streaming. For those who miss the live event, ABC will air a primetime special highlighting key performances and standout moments on January 1, 2026, with next-day availability on Hulu.
In addition to the live show, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland will open its 2025 Inductee Exhibit on October 31. The exhibit will feature rare memorabilia, including the handwritten lyrics to “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper, the Icky Thump outfits worn by The White Stripes, a 1979 Gibson Les Paul played by Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, and costumes from Outkast’s “Hey Ya” music video.
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