U2 opened the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 14 with a surprise performance at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The band played their new single “Silencio” from the album Carnaval De Luz, accompanied on stage by dancers wearing riot squad gear, helmets, and shields. They followed with the 1984 classic “Pride (In the Name of Love),” with singer Bono raising a peace sign and a fist.
U2 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 during their first year of eligibility. Their return coincided with the band’s 50th anniversary and followed the release of Carnaval De Luz, which features a final recorded vocal performance by Dolly Parton on the closing track “Torn.”
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The ceremony welcomed a 2026 induction class featuring Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Several major acts skipped the stage, with Iron Maiden touring in Australia and Oasis opting out as Noel Gallagher performed at the EFG Jazz Festival in London. Sade also confirmed they would not attend.
Despite the travel disruptions caused by a nationwide ground stop lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration just before the event, the ceremony proceeded as planned. Phil Collins used canes to take the stage and gave a tearful acceptance speech, while Billy Idol performed “White Wedding” after being inducted by Tony Kanal and Gwen Stefani. Run DMC and Aerosmith closed the night with a surprise collaboration on “Walk This Way.”
A primetime special featuring highlights from the event will air on December 9 on ABC, and will stream on Disney+ the same day.
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