Get Ready for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Performers, Schedule, and Exciting Details Revealed!

The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show will feature Kendrick Lamar as the headline performer, captivating audiences worldwide on February 9. This highly anticipated event will air on FOX and promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.

In addition to Lamar, viewers can expect a vibrant array of performances during the mid-game break, along with a retrospective of past halftime show legends.

Who is performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?

Kendrick Lamar’s participation was officially announced in September, generating excitement among fans. The NFL shared a video from Lamar to confirm his role in this year’s show.

Joining Lamar will be a roster of iconic performers who have graced the Super Bowl stage in the past, including artists like Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, the Rolling Stones, and Prince.

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New Orleans, known for its rich musical heritage, will host the Super Bowl for the 11th time. The city has previously showcased remarkable halftime performances by legends like Beyoncé, U2, The Blues Brothers, and Ella Fitzgerald.

What time does the Super Bowl halftime show start?

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET, and typically, the game lasts between 3 to 4 hours. Therefore, the halftime show is expected to commence around 8 to 8:30 p.m. ET, depending on the game’s pacing.

Who else is performing? Other potential performers, national anthem, etc.

Kendrick Lamar will be joined by several other talented artists:

• Jon Batiste, a Grammy-winning singer, will perform the national anthem
• Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty will deliver a rendition of “America the Beautiful”
• Ledisi is set to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

Surprise guest appearances are often a highlight of the halftime show. For instance, last year, Usher was joined by several notable artists, including Alicia Keys and Ludacris.

However, one notable absence this year will be Lil Wayne, the New Orleans-born rapper, who has expressed disappointment over not being selected as the headliner.

Super Bowl halftime show: Full list of performers, by year

Here’s a look back at past Super Bowl halftime performers, with games held in New Orleans marked with an asterisk:

• 2024: Usher with special guests Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R., will.i.am, Lil Jon, Ludacris
• 2023: Rihanna
• 2022: Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige

Kendrick Lamar’s involvement this year is particularly noteworthy, as this will be his second appearance at a Super Bowl, following his performance at the 2022 event in Los Angeles.

• 2021: The Weeknd
• 2020: Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Emme Muniz
• 2019: Maroon 5, Travis Scott, Big Boi
• 2018: Justin Timberlake, The Tennessee Kids
• 2017: Lady Gaga
• 2016: Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars
• 2015: Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, and Missy Elliott
• 2014: Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers
• *2013: Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child

Beyoncé’s performance in 2013 at the Superdome remains memorable, alongside special guests Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child. This show garnered 110.8 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched halftime performances in history.

Rumors circulated about a possible appearance from her husband, Jay-Z, but he ultimately chose to let Beyoncé shine in the spotlight.

• 2012: Madonna
• 2011: The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash
• 2010: The Who
• 2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• 2008: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
• 2007: Prince and the Florida A&M marching band
• 2006: The Rolling Stones
• 2005: Paul McCartney
• 2004: Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly, and Justin Timberlake
• 2003: Shania Twain, No Doubt, and Sting
• *2002: Tribute to those killed in Sept. 11 attacks, with U2

The 2002 halftime show held special significance, as it occurred shortly after the September 11 attacks. Originally, Janet Jackson was set to perform, but the NFL opted for a more somber tone, selecting U2 instead. Their performance included poignant tributes to the victims, making it a memorable moment in Super Bowl history.

U2 performed their hits “Beautiful Day,” “MLK,” and “Where the Streets Have No Name,” while the names of the victims were displayed behind them, creating a powerful visual tribute.

• 2001: “The Kings of Rock and Pop” featuring Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly
• 2000: “A Tapestry of Nations” featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton, and an 80-person choir
• 1999: “Celebration of Soul, Salsa and Swing” featuring Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and tap dancer Savion Glover
• 1998: “A Tribute to Motown’s 40th Anniversary” featuring Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, Martha Reeves, and The Temptations
• *1997: “Blues Brothers Bash” featuring Dan Akroyd, John Goodman, and James Belushi (also featuring “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown and ZZ Top)

The 1997 halftime show was a celebration of blues music, with James Brown performing alongside The Blues Brothers and ZZ Top. Their energetic collaboration included hits like “I Got You (I Feel Good)” and “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine.”

• 1996: Diana Ross celebrating 30 years of the Super Bowl with special effects, pyrotechnics, and a stadium card stunt. The finale featured Diana Ross being taken from the stadium in a helicopter
• 1995: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye” featuring Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval, the Miami Sound Machine, and stunts including fire and skydivers. The finale included audience participation with light sticks
• 1994: “Rockin’ Country Sunday” featuring Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Wynonna & Naomi Judd. The finale included a flashlight stunt
• 1993: “Heal the World” featuring Michael Jackson and 3,500 local children. The finale included an audience card stunt
• 1992: “Winter Magic” featuring a salute to the winter season and the Winter Olympics with Gloria Estefan, Brian Boitano, and Dorothy Hamill
• 1991: “A Small World Salute to 25 Years of the Super Bowl” featuring New Kids on the Block
• *1990: “Salute to New Orleans” and 40th Anniversary of Peanuts’ characters, featuring trumpeter Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw & Irma Thomas and others

The 1990 halftime show was a unique blend of New Orleans culture, showcasing local talents like Pete Fountain and Irma Thomas. The finale featured a giant riverboat float, adding a festive touch to the performance.

This show also honored the beloved comic strip Peanuts, reflecting the spirit of the event.

• 1989: “Be Bop Bamboozled” featuring 3-D effects
• 1988: “Something Grand” featuring 88 grand pianos, the Rockettes, and Chubby Checker
• 1987: “Salute to Hollywood’s 100th Anniversary”
• *1986: “Beat of the Future” with Up With People

Up With People, a group known for its energetic performances, headlined four Super Bowls, with their final show in 1986 dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.

The theme “Beat of the Future” highlighted their commitment to unity and inclusivity.

• 1985: “A World of Children’s Dreams”
• 1984: “Super Bowl XVIII’s Salute to the Superstars of the Silver Screen”
• 1983: “KaleidoSUPERscope” (a kaleidoscope of color and sound)
• 1982: “A Salute to the 60s and Motown”
• *1981: “A Mardi Gras Festival” with Southern University Marching Band, Helen O’Connell

The 1981 performance featured a Mardi Gras theme, highlighting the vibrant culture of New Orleans, with Up With People and other performers celebrating the city’s festive spirit.

• 1980: “A Salute to the Big Band Era” with Up with People
• 1979: “Super Bowl XIII Carnival” Salute to the Caribbean with Ken Hamilton and various Caribbean bands
• *1978: “From Paris to the Paris of America” with Tyler Apache Belles, Pete Fountain, and Al Hirt

The 1978 halftime show showcased a blend of jazz and culture, featuring the Apache Band, clarinet player Pete Fountain, and trumpet player Al Hirt, highlighting New Orleans’ musical heritage.

• 1977: “It’s a Small World” including crowd participation for the first time with spectators waving colored placards on cue
• 1976: “200 Years and Just a Baby” Tribute to America’s Bicentennial
• *1975: “Tribute to Duke Ellington” with Mercer Ellington and Grambling State Marching Band

The 1975 Super Bowl, held in New Orleans, honored jazz legend Duke Ellington, featuring performances by his son Mercer and the Grambling State Marching Band, paying tribute to Ellington’s legacy.

• 1974: “A Musical America” with University of Texas band
• 1973: “Happiness Is.” with University of Michigan marching band and Woody Herman
• *1972: “Salute to Louis Armstrong” with Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt, and others

The 1972 halftime show was a heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong, featuring legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and actress Carol Channing, celebrating Armstrong’s impact on music and culture.

• 1971: Florida A&M band
• *1970: Carol Channing, Marguerite Piazza, Doc Severinsen, Lairen & Tara, Al Hirt, Lionel Hampton, Southern University Marching Band

The inaugural Super Bowl in New Orleans, Super Bowl IV, took place at Tulane Stadium and featured a diverse array of performers, including jazz trumpet player Doc Severinsen.

• 1969: “America Thanks” with Florida A&M University band
• 1968: Grambling State band
• 1967: University of Arizona and Grambling State marching bands

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