SNL Hosts and Musical Guests 2026

See who is hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live this week, plus the latest Season 52 schedule of upcoming hosts and musical guests.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: September 23, 2026

Saturday Night Live is back for Season 52 with a new lineup of hosts and musical guests throughout the 2026-27 television season.

The season begins September 26 with Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE making its debut as musical guest. Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams are also among the first performers announced for the new season.

This guide will be updated as NBC announces additional SNL hosts and musical guests.

Who Is Hosting SNL This Week?

Jalen Brunson will host Saturday Night Live on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the Season 52 premiere.

It will be Brunson’s first time hosting SNL. He was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.

Who Is the Musical Guest on SNL This Week?

KATSEYE is the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this week.

The Grammy Award-nominated global girl group will make its SNL debut during the September 26 season premiere.

KATSEYE recently released its third EP, WILD, and is currently on the sold-out WILDWORLD Tour.

What Time Is SNL This Week?

Saturday Night Live airs Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.

The show also streams live on Peacock.

Who Is Hosting SNL Next Week?

Dakota Johnson will host Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, with Turnstile appearing as musical guest.

It will be Johnson’s third time hosting the show and Turnstile’s first appearance as an SNL musical guest.

SNL Season 52 Schedule

Here are the currently announced hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live Season 52:

• September 26: Jalen Brunson — KATSEYE

• October 3: Dakota Johnson — Turnstile

• October 10: Shane Gillis — Rosalía

• October 31: Inde Navarrette — Gracie Abrams

Additional dates, hosts and musical guests will be added as they are announced.

KATSEYE – September 26

KATSEYE will make its Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest for the Season 52 premiere on September 26.

The Grammy Award-nominated group recently released its third EP, WILD, and is currently on the sold-out WILDWORLD Tour.

Jalen Brunson will host the episode for the first time. Brunson was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.

Turnstile – October 3

Turnstile will perform on Saturday Night Live for the first time on October 3.

The Grammy-winning hardcore rock band recently kicked off its NEVER ENOUGH Tour Pt. 2 across North America.

Dakota Johnson will return to host for the third time. Johnson stars in the upcoming film Verity, which opens in theaters October 2.

Rosalía – October 10

Rosalía will return to Saturday Night Live as musical guest on October 10.

It will be the Grammy winner’s second appearance as an SNL musical guest. Rosalía recently wrapped her global Lux Tour.

Shane Gillis will host the episode for the third time. His series Tires has also been renewed for a fourth season.

Gracie Abrams – October 31

Following a two-week break, Saturday Night Live will return October 31 with Gracie Abrams as musical guest.

It will be Abrams’ second appearance on SNL. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will begin The Look at My Life Tour in December in support of her third studio album, Daughter from Hell.

Inde Navarrette will make her hosting debut. The actress stars in the horror-thriller Obsession and is also set to appear in the upcoming X-Men film and The Waffle House Index.

How to Watch Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live airs live Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.

The show also streams live on Peacock, where previous seasons of SNL are available to watch.

Saturday Night Live Season 52

Season 52 follows another Emmy-nominated year for Saturday Night Live. The series received 11 Emmy nominations for Season 51 and holds the record as the most Emmy-nominated and most Emmy-winning series in television history.

Saturday Night Live is produced in association with Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels is the creator and executive producer.

SNL Hosts and Musical Guests FAQ

Who is hosting SNL this week?

Jalen Brunson is hosting Saturday Night Live on September 26, 2026.

Who is the musical guest on SNL this week?

KATSEYE is the musical guest on the September 26 episode of Saturday Night Live.

Who is hosting SNL next week?

Dakota Johnson will host Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026. Turnstile will be the musical guest.

Who are the upcoming SNL musical guests?

The first announced musical guests for Season 52 are KATSEYE, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams.

What time does SNL start?

Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.

Can you watch SNL live on Peacock?

Yes. Saturday Night Live streams live on Peacock at the same time as its NBC broadcast.