The Strokes are returning to Saturday Night Live tonight, November 7, for their fifth appearance as musical guests. The New York rock band will perform on Season 52, Episode 5, with comedian Druski making his hosting debut in a historic booking for the long-running NBC show.
The episode begins at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Viewers who cannot watch the live broadcast can catch the episode on Peacock the following day.
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Who Is Hosting SNL Tonight?
Druski will take the stage for his first-ever SNL hosting appearance, becoming the first digital content creator and internet personality to lead an episode of the sketch-comedy institution. The comedian built his following through viral, character-driven videos, including his memorable megachurch pastor and conservative white woman personas, as well as sketches from his Coulda Been Records YouTube series.
His appearance comes ahead of the December 1 premiere of Collect and Praise, his upcoming Netflix scripted comedy series based on one of his sketches. Promotional videos for tonight’s episode have already teased his unpredictable approach, including a bit in which he pretends to be both host and musical guest while pantomiming guitar solos alongside The Strokes and cast member Sarah Sherman.
What Time Do The Strokes Perform on SNL?
The Strokes are the musical guests for the November 7 episode. The band is making its fifth appearance on SNL, joining the show’s informal group of five-time musical guests.
Their previous performances took place in January 2002, 2006 and 2011, followed by their October 31, 2020 appearance. During that episode, hosted by John Mulaney, they performed “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions.”
What Songs Will The Strokes Perform?
Although the official setlist has not been announced, the band’s latest album is likely to feature prominently. Released July 24, 2026, Reality Awaits is The Strokes’ seventh studio album and their first full-length release since the Grammy-winning The New Abnormal in 2020. Produced by Rick Rubin, the record was led by singles “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out of Love.”
The album debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, while reaching No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart. Its release has also brought the band back on the road for the Reality Awaits world tour, with dates across North America, Europe and Japan, followed by additional international shows scheduled into 2027.
Who Is Hosting Next Week’s SNL?
The November 7 episode will be followed by another major musical booking. On November 14, John Mulaney returns to host Saturday Night Live for the seventh time, with Phoebe Bridgers taking the musical guest spot for her first solo appearance in that role since 2021. The show will then take a short break before returning in December.
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