The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony: An Unforgettable Evening Of Legendary Performances

Celebrating a new class of inductees with powerful tributes, performances, and more.

When music’s highest honor calls, you answer. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was a night of unforgettable performances live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles (with the replay now available on Disney+).

“Each year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony brings together the most influential artists in music today to honor heroes who have inspired their music and careers”, said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “These artists come from around the world to create musical moments that will live on forever.”

Inside the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, the milestone event featured presenters and performers Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, Missy Elliott, and more. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class includes Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes in the Performer category. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon join under Musical Influence, with Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye recognized for Musical Excellence. Lenny Waronker is the recipient of this year’s Ahmet Ertegun Award.

For more info on the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, visit rockhall.com.

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You can also stream last year’s show, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2024 on Disney+.

When is the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Disney+?

The ceremony streamed live on Disney+ Saturday, November 8, with the replay now available. ABC is also airing a primetime special with performance highlights and standout moments on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8pm ET/5pm PT, available the next day on Hulu.

Who were the presenters or performers at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?

Presenters or performers were Avril Lavigne, Beck, Brandi Carlile, Bryan Adams, Chappell Roan, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Donald Glover, Elton John, En Vogue, Feist, Flea, Gina Schock, Hurby Luv Bug Azor, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Janelle Monáe, Jerry Cantrell, Jim Carrey, Joe Perry, Killer Mike, Lisa Coleman, Maxwell, Mick Fleetwood, Mike McCready, Missy Elliott, Nancy Wilson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Killers, and Twenty One Pilots.

Were there any other events celebrating the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?

Yes, an inductee exhibit at the Rock Hall opened to the public October 31, 2025. This exhibit featured artifacts, including handwritten lyrics to “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper, outfits worn by Outkast members, the looks Meg White and Jack White wore on the cover of The White Stripes’ cover “Icky Thump”, and more.

For more exhibit details, here’s the official press release.