40th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony: Star-Studded Lineup and Special Guests Announced
The upcoming 40th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will feature a star-studded lineup of performers and presenters to honor the 2025 inductees. Among the newly announced special guests are Chappell Roan, The Killers, and En Vogue, along with a diverse group of artists including Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, and Janelle Monáe. The event will take place on November 8 at L.A.’s Peacock Theater.
The special guests will join previously announced performers and presenters such as Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John, and Missy Elliott to pay tribute to this year's inductees. The Rock Hall does not reveal in advance which guests will be honoring specific honorees or their roles as performers or presenters.
This year's inductees include iconic artists like Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, and Outkast, as well as musical influencers like Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon. The ceremony will also recognize individuals for musical excellence and present the Ahmet Ertegun award to Lenny Waronker.
The 40th annual induction ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in downtown L.A. and will be broadcast live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT. A condensed version of the ceremony will air on ABC on New Year's Day and stream on Hulu the following day. Tickets for the Los Angeles ceremony are available for purchase on axs.com.
Don't miss this exciting event celebrating the legacy of rock and roll music and honoring the talented individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.