The Super Bowl stands out as the most significant game annually, yet, for a brief 15-minute interlude during halftime, the football field transforms into the nation’s grandest stage for an artist assigned with captivating over 100-million viewers. Describing the experience, Usher, set to headline the Super Bowl 58 halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb 11, remarked, “This is the most magnificent stage one could ever perform on. It’s a lifelong honor to finally mark a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list.”
“This is the most magnificent stage one could ever perform on. It’s a lifelong honor to finally mark a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list.”
Usher, set to perform at the Super Bowl 58 halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Usher will join a prestigious list including Beyoncé, Prince, Madonna, U2, Janet, Rihanna, and numerous others who have left an indelible mark on the Super Bowl halftime stage, securing their places in history.
The inaugural Super Bowl took place in 1967, showcasing halftime entertainment provided by college marching bands—an established custom for the yearly event. It wasn’t until Michael Jackson’s 1993 performance that the contemporary tradition of featuring a headline performer was introduced.
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Over the years, the halftime show has undergone transformations, occasionally generating more buzz for unexpected moments than the musical performances themselves. Examples include Diana Ross’ memorable helicopter exit in 1996, Janet Jackson’s wardrobe mishap (the iconic nip slip) in 2004, and Rihanna’s revelation of her pregnancy in 2023.
Here is the full list of Super Bowl Halftime performances broken down by decade:
2020’s, Super Bowl halftime performances
2024, Super Bowl LVIII: Usher (Allegiant Stadium; Las Vegas, NV)
2023, Super Bowl LVII: Rihanna (State Farm Stadium; Glendale, AZ)
2022, Super Bowl LVI: Eminem, Dr. Dre., Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige featuring 50 Cent and Anderson Paak (SoFi Stadium; Inglewood, CA
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2021, Super Bowl LV: The Weeknd (Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, FL)
2020, Super Bowl LIV: Shakira and Jennifer Lopez featuring Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Emme Muniz (Hard Rock Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL)
2019, Super Bowl III: Maroon 5, Travis Scott, Big Boi (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA)
2018, Super Bowl LII: Justin Timberlake featuring The Tennessee Kids (U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN)
2017, Super Bowl LI: Lady Gaga (NRG Stadium; Houston, TX)
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2016, Super Bowl 50: Coldplay featuring Beyoncé and Bruno Mars (Levi’s Stadium; Santa Clara, CA). Watch Beyonce’s BTS documentary, Homecoming on Netflix here.
2015, Super Bowl XLIX: Katy Perry featuring Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott (University of Phoenix Stadium; Glendale, AZ)
2014, Super Bowl XLVIII: Bruno Mars featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers (MetLife Stadium; East Rutherford, NJ)
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2013, Super Bowl XLVII: Beyoncé featuring Destiny’s Child (Mercedes-Benz Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
2012, Super Bowl XLVI: Madonna featuring LMFAO, Cirque du Soleil, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A and CeeLo Green (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN)
On March 5th, 2012, #Madonna performed the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show gifting us the most iconic show. So iconic that for the first time the show had more viewers than the @NFL game itself!#SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow #QueenOfPOP #History #OnThisDaypic.twitter.com/7zHMgzfKui
— Madonna Fan – TheCelebrationTour 🏳️🌈🦄🌈 (@NewMadonna1) February 5, 2024
2011, Super Bowl XLV: The Black Eyed Peas featuring Usher and Slash (Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX)
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2010, Super Bowl XLIV: The Who (Sun Life Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL)
2000s
2009, Super Bowl XLIII: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, FL)
2008, Super Bowl XLII: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (University of Phoenix Stadium; Glendale, AZ)
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2007, Super Bowl XLI: Prince featuring the Florida A&M marching band (Dolphin Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL)
On this day in 2007, Prince performed a medley of hits at the Super Bowl XLI Halftime show in Miami, including "Let's Go Crazy," "Baby I'm A Star," "1999" and covers of "Proud Mary," "All Along The Watchtower," and "Best of You." The 12-minute show concluded with a legendary… pic.twitter.com/aqXCgXIwsa
— Prince (@prince) February 4, 2024
2006, Super Bowl XL: The Rolling Stones (Ford Field, Detroit, MI)
2005, Super Bowl XXXIX: Paul McCartney (Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, FL)
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2004, Super Bowl XXXVIII: Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly and Justin Timberlake (Reliant Stadium; Houston, TX)
2003, Super Bowl XXXVII: Shania Twain and No Doubt featuring Sting (Qualcomm Stadium; San Diego, CA)
2002, Super Bowl XXXVI: “Tribute to those killed in the September 11 attacks” featuring U2 (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
22 years ago on this day, U2 had one of the most iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show while paying tribute to those who lost their life on 9/11 pic.twitter.com/kClRuI7ank
— Mexican Rug Dealer (@DealinRugs) February 3, 2024
2001, Super Bowl XXXV: “The Kings of Rock and Pop” featuring Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly (Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, FL)
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2000, Super Bowl XXXIV: “A Tapestry of Nations” featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and an 80-person choir (Georgia Dome; Atlanta, GA)
1990s‘ SuperBowl Halftime Performances
1999, Super Bowl XXXIII: “Celebration of Soul, Salsa and Swing” featuring Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Savion Glover (Pro Player Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL)
One of my favorite Super Bowl Halftime Performances – @GloriaEstefan and Stevie Wonder – Super Bowl XXXIII 🏈 #GloriaEstefan #StevieWonder #Legends 🌟https://t.co/SDLkXdFmEV pic.twitter.com/QeFvaWJOJz
— Julianna Nuanes (@julianna57) February 4, 2018
1998, Super Bowl XXXII: “A Tribute to Motown’s 40th Anniversary” including Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, Martha Reeves and The Temptations (Qualcomm Stadium; San Diego, CA)
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1997, Super Bowl XXXI: “Blues Brothers Bash” featuring Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman and Jim Belushi, in addition to James Brown and ZZ Top (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
1996, Super Bowl XXX: “Take Me Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of the Super Bowl” featuring Diana Ross (Sun Devil Stadium; Tempe, AZ)
1995, Super Bowl XXIX: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye” featuring Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval, the Miami Sound Machine (Joe Robbie Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL)
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1994, Super Bowl XXVIII: “Rockin’ Country Sunday” featuring Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Wynonna and Naomi Judd (Georgia Dome; Atlanta, GA)
1993, Super Bowl XXVII: “Heal the World” featuring Michael Jackson (MJ) and 3,500 local children (Rose Bowl; Pasadena, CA)
Michael Jackson – Super Bowl XXVII 1993 Halftime Show pic.twitter.com/vQUO03MHgW
— Four ⁴ Trends (@Everytrendsplug) February 1, 2024
1992, Super Bowl XXVI: “Winter Magic, salute to 1992 Winter Olympics” featuring Gloria Estefan, Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill (Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome; Minneapolis, MN)
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1991, Super Bowl XXV: “A Small World Salute to 25 Years of the Super Bowl” featuring New Kids on the Block (Tampa Stadium; Tampa, Florida)
1990, Super Bowl XXIV: “Salute to New Orleans” and 40th Anniversary of Peanuts’ characters, featuring trumpeter Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw & Irma Thomas (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
1980s
1989, Super Bowl XXIII: “Be Bop Bamboozled in 3-D” featuring Elvis Presto (Joe Robbie Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL)
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1988, Super Bowl XXII: “Something Grand” featuring the Rockettes and Chubby Checker (Jack Murphy Stadium; San Diego, CA)
1987, Super Bowl XXI: “Salute to Hollywood’s 100th Anniversary” featuring actors George Burns, Mikey Rooney, in addition to Grambling State University and USC Marching Bands (Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA)
1986, Super Bowl XX: “Beat of the Future” featuring Up with People (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
1985, Super Bowl XIX: “A World of Children’s Dreams” featuring Tops in Blue (Stanford Stadium; Stanford, CA)
1984, Super Bowl XVIII: “Super Bowl XVIII’s Salute to the Superstars of the Silver Screen” featuring University of Florida and Florida State University marching bands (Tampa Stadium; Tampa, Florida)
1983, Super Bowl XVII: “KaleidoSUPERscope” featuring Los Angeles Super Drill Team (Rose Bowl; Pasadena, CA)
1982, Super Bowl XVI: “A Salute to the 60s and Motown” featuring Up with People (Pontiac Silverdome; Pontiac, MI)
1981, Super Bowl XV: “A Mardi Gras Festival” featuring Southern University marching band (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
1980, Super Bowl XIV: “A Salute to the Big Band Era” featuring Up with People and Grambling State University marching bands (Rose Bowl; Pasadena, CA)
1970s
1979, Super Bowl XIII: “Super Bowl XIII Carnival” featuring Ken Hamilton and various Caribbean bands (Miami Orange Bowl; Miami, FL)
1978, Super Bowl XII: “From Paris to the Paris of America” featuring Tyler Apache Belles, Pete Fountain and Al Hirt (Louisiana Superdome; New Orleans, LA)
1977, Super Bowl XI: “It’s a Small World” featuring Los Angeles Unified All-City Band with the New Mouseketeers (Rose Bowl; Pasadena, CA)
1976, Super Bowl X: “200 Years and Just a Baby” celebrating America’s bicentennial featuring Up with People (Miami Orange Bowl; Miami, FL)
1975, Super Bowl IX: “Tribute to Duke Ellington” featuring Mercer Ellington and Grambling State band (Tulane Stadium; New Orleans, LA)
1974, Super Bowl VIII: “A Musical America” featuring University of Texas band (Rice Stadium; Houston, TX)
1973, Super Bowl VII: “Happiness Is” featuring University of Michigan marching band and Woody Herman (Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; Los Angeles, CA)
1972, Super Bowl VI: “Salute to Louis Armstrong” featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team (Tulane Stadium; New Orleans, LA)
1971, Super Bowl V: Southeast Missouri State marching band and Anita Bryant (Miami Orange Bowl; Miami, FL)
1970, Super Bowl IV: “Tribute to Mardi Gras” featuring Marguerite Piazza, Doc Severinsen, Al Hirt, Lionel Hampton, Carol Channing, and Southern University Marching Band (Tulane Stadium; New Orleans, LA)
1960s, where it all began…
1969, Super Bowl III: “America Thanks” featuring Florida A&M University marching band (Miami Orange Bowl; Miami, FL)
1968, Super Bowl II: Grambling State University marching band (Miami Orange Bowl; Miami, FL)
1967, Super Bowl I: University of Arizona and Grambling State University marching bands, in addition to trumpeter Al Hirt (Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; Los Angeles, CA)
