The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced additional music icons and cultural trailblazers who will join the lineup of presenters and performers celebrating this year’s Inductees at the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The milestone event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Fans can be part of this historic night by purchasing tickets at AXS.com. The ceremony will stream live coast to coast on Disney+ at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST, with a primetime special featuring standout performances and unforgettable moments airing on ABC Thursday, January 1, 2026. The special will also be available to stream the following day on Hulu.
Newly announced special guests include:
Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Chappell Roan, Donald Glover, En Vogue, Feist, Gina Schock, Hurby Luv Bug Azor, Janelle Monáe, Jerry Cantrell, Jim Carrey, Joe Perry, The Killers, Lisa Coleman, Mick Fleetwood, Mike McCready, Nancy Wilson, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.
They join the previously confirmed roster of presenters and performers, including Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Killer Mike, Maxwell, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots.
Ahead of the big night on November 8, the celebration continues with a special Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” airing Tuesday, November 4. The themed episode will pay tribute to the enduring music and legacy of past and present Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.
This year’s Inductees include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes in the Performer category. Additional honorees are Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence; Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence; and Lenny Waronker receiving the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
For more information, visit rockhall.com
