The 2026 Super Bowl is happening on Sunday, February 8, and music is always a hot topic during the big game. While the halftime show gets a lot of attention, there’s also a lot of music before kickoff. Here’s what you need to know about the performances.
Who’s Performing at the Super Bowl Tailgate Concert?
Before fans enter Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, there will be a pre-game tailgate concert featuring Teddy Swims and LaRussell. Teddy Swims, a Grammy-nominated artist from Atlanta, will headline the show, with Bay Area’s LaRussell opening. You can catch the livestream on Peacock at 3:50 p.m. ET/12:50 p.m. PT.
Who’s Performing at the Opening Ceremony?
Green Day, the iconic band from the Bay Area, will perform during the opening festivities. They’ll help kick off the celebration of 60 years of Super Bowl history. Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of event and game presentation, expressed excitement about honoring NFL legends alongside Green Day.
Who’s Performing the National Anthem?
Charlie Puth, a New Jersey native and four-time Grammy nominee, will sing the national anthem. He has a new album, *Whatever’s Clever!*, coming out on March 6. Fred Beam will perform the anthem in American Sign Language. Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” with Julian Ortiz signing. Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black national anthem, with Beam signing this one too.
Get ready for an exciting day of music and football!
