Bad Bunny joins the legacy: Every Super Bowl Halftime performer ever

The Super Bowl is not just about the football game, it’s also about the halftime show.

What began with marching bands and themed performances has now become one of the most-watched music events in the world.

Millions gathered not only for the game but also to see which superstar would take the stage.

Bad Bunny to headline 2026 show

In 2026, fans will see Bad Bunny take over the halftime spotlight at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The three-time Grammy winner and global streaming leader is set to headline on February 8, 2026.

While he hasn’t revealed if special guests will join him, halftime shows are known for surprise appearances that make the moment even bigger.

Recent Super Bowl performances

The past few years have delivered unforgettable shows. In 2025, Kendrick Lamar performed in New Orleans alongside SZA.

In 2024, Usher wowed Las Vegas with Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Lil Jon, and Ludacris.

A year earlier, Rihanna stunned fans at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona with one of the most talked-about halftime shows in recent memory.

Before the era of superstars

The halftime show was not always this glamorous. Before Michael Jackson’s legendary performance in 1993, most shows featured college marching bands, flag-spinning tributes, and themed celebrations.

Audiences once watched Olympic skaters Dorothy Hamill and Brian Boitano perform in 1992, and even a lineup of 88 grand pianos in 1988.

While entertaining, those shows didn’t carry the global impact that modern halftime spectacles do.

The turning point: Michael Jackson

It was Michael Jackson’s performance at the Rose Bowl in 1993 that made the halftime show famous forever.

His “Heal the World” finale, with thousands of children on the field, proved that the halftime slot could be a career-defining moment.

After that, artists like Prince, Beyoncé, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and many more cemented the halftime show as a cultural phenomenon.

A stage for iconic moments

From Prince’s unforgettable purple rain in 2007 to Beyoncé’s electrifying set in 2013, every year adds new memories.

With Bad Bunny preparing to headline in 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to see what surprises he has in store.