The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for this Saturday, November 8, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. For fans who want to watch the full, unedited event as it happens, the entire ceremony will be streamed live exclusively on Disney+ beginning at 8 PM ET.
Following the live broadcast, the full show will be available to stream on-demand on Disney+. A condensed primetime special featuring highlights and select performances will air on ABC on January 1 at 8 PM ET, and will be available to stream on Hulu starting January 2.
This year’s class of Performer inductees includes a celebrated lineup of rock artists: Soundgarden, The White Stripes, and Bad Company. They are joined by fellow inductees Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, and Chubby Checker.
In addition, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be honored with the Musical Influence Award. The Musical Excellence Award will be presented to Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carole Kaye, with Lenny Waronker receiving the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
The ceremony is expected to feature several high-profile, all-star performances. Soundgarden is confirmed to perform with a collection of guest vocalists paying tribute to the late Chris Cornell. The guest list includes Brandi Carlile, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Former Soundgarden bassist Hiro Tamamoto and Pearl Jam‘s Mike McCready are also scheduled to join the performance.
Bad Company will also perform, though legendary frontman Paul Rodgers recently announced he would not be attending, stating that “at this time I have to prioritise my health.” It is expected that guest vocalists will step in for Rodgers.
The long list of additional performers and presenters announced for the evening includes Elton John, David Letterman, Iggy Pop, Beck, Flea, Olivia Rodrigo, Twenty One Pilots, Missy Elliot, and Doja Cat.
