U2 opened the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, November 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with a surprise performance of “Silencio” and “Pride (In the Name of Love)”. The former song, taken from the band’s new album Carnaval De Luz, saw Bono and his bandmates joined on stage by an armed police force carrying shields.
The Irish rock band is already a member of the Hall, having been inducted in 2005 during its first year of eligibility, so its return this year was as a performer rather than an honoree. The 2026 class being celebrated includes Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross, Oasis, Phil Collins, Sade, and Wu-Tang Clan, among others. Fela Kuti and Queen Latifah were also among the honourees listed by reports of the evening.S1S2
The performance came a day after the release of Carnaval De Luz, which closes with “Torn,” a duet featuring Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocal performance, and coincided with the band’s 50th anniversary. The red carpet drew a wide range of guests, including Gwen Stefani, Lily Collins, Travis Barker and Tinashe, according to photo coverage of the night.S1S2
A primetime special featuring performances and highlights from the ceremony is scheduled to air December 8 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming on Disney+ the following day.S1
