Bad Bunny is set to take the stage in honor of the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." The Puerto Rican superstar will be joined by a lineup of artists, including fan favorites Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Miley Cyrus, for the highly anticipated "Homecoming Concert" in New York City.
"SNL" originally debuted on NBC on October 11, 1975, and has since become a cultural institution. As part of its anniversary celebrations, NBC has already released a four-part docu-series, "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night," and a documentary titled "Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music," directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Oz Rodriguez. The latter showcases the show's most iconic musical performances.
Now, "SNL" is taking the celebration to the stage with the "Homecoming Concert" at Radio City Music Hall. Spearheaded by "SNL" showrunner Lorne Michaels and renowned producer Mark Ronson, the concert brings together past musical guests who have left their mark on the show's legacy.
The three-hour concert, set for February 14, will feature Bad Bunny among an exciting lineup of performers. The Latin music sensation first appeared on "SNL" in 2020 during the "Live at Home" special, in a sketch titled "Big Dominican Lunch with Big Papi" alongside Kenan Thompson. He later performed as a musical guest twice and even pulled double duty in 2023, serving as both host and musical guest in an episode featuring Pedro Pascal, Lady Gaga, and Mick Jagger.
Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny will reunite at the "Homecoming Concert," along with other major artists such as Cyrus, Post Malone, the Backstreet Boys, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Jack White, and Robyn. The lineup also includes legendary acts like David Byrne, Eddie Vedder, DEVO, Brittany Howard, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Jelly Roll, the B-52s, and The Roots.
The "Homecoming Concert" will be live-streamed on Peacock at 8 p.m. EST on February 14 and shown in select IMAX screenings at Regal Cinemas in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, and Florida.
Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency: "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí"
While "SNL" fans will get a taste of Bad Bunny's energy in New York, Puerto Rico will soon experience an electrifying summer as the reggaeton icon kicks off an exclusive concert residency in his homeland. The 21-show residency at San Juan's iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico, titled "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí," is a tribute to his island roots and an immersive experience for his devoted fanbase.
The residency will support Bad Bunny's latest album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," dropped on January 5, 2025. In a heartfelt move, the first nine concerts will be exclusively reserved for Puerto Rican residents, reinforcing his deep connection to his homeland.
The summer-long event, spanning July and August, promises an unforgettable atmosphere filled with Puerto Rican culture—think piraguas (shaved ice treats), dominoes, and the contagious beats of reggaeton filling the air. Fans can expect to enjoy live renditions of tracks from "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," including the already viral "Baile Inolvidable," which has been accompanied by a self-directed short film and visually captivating music video.
Bad Bunny's "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" residency and "SNL" concert marks another milestone in his career.