The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced a star-studded lineup of special guests who will take the stage to present, perform and honor this year’s Inductees at the highly anticipated 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, taking place November 8, 2025 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Tickets for the milestone event, celebrating one of music’s highest honors, are available for purchase now at AXS.com.
The Induction Ceremony will once again stream live coast to coast on Disney+ on Saturday, Nov. 8 (5:00 p.m. PST / 6:00 p.m. MST / 7:00 p.m. CST / 8:00 p.m. EST) and will be available to stream following the ceremony.
ABC will also air a primetime special featuring standout moments and performance highlights on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 (8:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 p.m. CST), with next-day streaming available on Hulu.
The initial list of presenters and performers includes:
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Beck
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Brandi Carlile
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David Letterman
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Doja Cat
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Elton John
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Flea
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Iggy Pop
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J.I.D
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Killer Mike
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Maxwell
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Missy Elliott
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Olivia Rodrigo
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Questlove
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RAYE
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Sleepy Brown
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Taylor Momsen
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Teddy Swims
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Twenty One Pilots
Additional special guests will be revealed leading up to the show date.
In celebration of the Class of 2025, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Exhibit will open to the public on October 31, 2025. The exhibit will showcase a collection of iconic artifacts, including the handwritten lyrics to “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper, the outfits worn by Meg White and Jack White on the cover of The White Stripes’ Icky Thump, a 1979 Gibson Les Paul electric guitar played by Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, and stage outfits worn by Outkast, including Andre 3000’s legendary look from the “Hey Ya” music video, among others.
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are:
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Performer Category: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes
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Musical Influence: Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon
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Musical Excellence: Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye
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Ahmet Ertegun Award: Lenny Waronker
The 2025 Induction Ceremony promises an unforgettable night, honoring legendary artists whose music has shaped generations.
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