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
Last Updated: November 3, 2026
Saturday Night Live continues its 52nd season on November 7, with comedian and content creator Druski making his hosting debut and The Strokes returning as musical guest.
NBC has also confirmed the November 14 episode, featuring John Mulaney as host and Phoebe Bridgers as musical guest.
The latest episodes follow the October 31 Halloween show, hosted by Inde Navarrette with Gracie Abrams performing. Season 52 premiered September 26 with Jalen Brunson and KATSEYE, followed by Dakota Johnson and Turnstile on October 3 and Shane Gillis and Rosalía on October 10.
This guide will be updated as NBC announces additional SNL hosts and musical guests throughout the 2026–27 television season.
Who Is Hosting SNL This Week?
Druski will host Saturday Night Live on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The comedian and content creator, known for his viral comedy sketches and online characters, will make his SNL hosting debut.
Druski, who hosted the 2026 BET Awards, will become the first digital content creator to host Saturday Night Live. His appearance comes ahead of his upcoming comedy series, Collect and Praise, scheduled to premiere in December.
Who Is the Musical Guest on SNL This Week?
The Strokes will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on November 7.
The New York rock band will make its fifth appearance as musical guest, following performances in 2002, 2006, 2011, and 2020.
Their most recent SNL appearance was on Halloween in 2020, when they performed “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions.”
The band released its seventh studio album, Reality Awaits, in 2026.
What Time Is SNL This Week?
Saturday Night Live airs Saturday, November 7, at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC.
The episode will also stream live on Peacock.
Who Is Hosting SNL Next?
Following Druski's November 7 episode, John Mulaney will return to host Saturday Night Live on November 14, with Phoebe Bridgers as musical guest.
Mulaney, a former SNL writer, will make his seventh hosting appearance. He last hosted November 2, 2024, during Season 50.
Bridgers will return for her second solo appearance as musical guest. She previously performed on the show in 2021 and returned as a member of boygenius in 2023.
SNL Season 52 Schedule
Here are the confirmed hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live Season 52:
September 26, 2026: Host Jalen Brunson; musical guest KATSEYE
October 3, 2026: Host Dakota Johnson; musical guest Turnstile
October 10, 2026: Host Shane Gillis; musical guest Rosalía
October 31, 2026: Host Inde Navarrette; musical guest Gracie Abrams
November 7, 2026: Host Druski; musical guest The Strokes
November 14, 2026: Host John Mulaney; musical guest Phoebe Bridgers
Additional dates, hosts, and musical guests will be added as NBC makes new announcements.
KATSEYE – September 26
KATSEYE made its Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest for the Season 52 premiere on September 26.
The Grammy-nominated group released its third EP, WILD, in 2026 and launched its sold-out WILDWORLD Tour.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosted the episode for the first time. Brunson was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals as the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years.
Turnstile – October 3
Turnstile made its Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest on October 3.
The Grammy-winning hardcore rock band performed during a year that also included its NEVER ENOUGH Tour Pt. 2 across North America.
Dakota Johnson hosted for the third time. The actress stars in Verity, which opened in theaters October 2.
Rosalía – October 10
Rosalía returned to Saturday Night Live as musical guest on October 10, performing “Reliquia” and “Magnolias” from her album Lux.
Her performance of “Reliquia” featured the singer standing en pointe, while “Magnolias” included rain falling onstage.
The Grammy winner made her second appearance as a featured SNL musical guest, following her March 2022 performance. She also appeared alongside Bad Bunny in a 2021 episode.
Shane Gillis hosted for the third time. His Netflix comedy series Tires has also been renewed for a fourth season.
Gracie Abrams – October 31
Gracie Abrams returned to Saturday Night Live as musical guest for the October 31 Halloween episode, performing “Hit the Wall” and “Here You Come, There You Go.”
The singer-songwriter incorporated costumes inspired by the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet into both performances.
For “Hit the Wall,” Abrams dressed as Juliet in an angel costume and began the performance behind an aquarium, recreating a scene from the film.
She later returned as Romeo for “Here You Come, There You Go,” wearing a Hawaiian shirt and elements of the character's knight costume.
The appearance marked Abrams' second time as an SNL musical guest, following her debut in December 2024.
Abrams released her third studio album, Daughter from Hell, in July 2026 and will begin The Look at My Life Tour in December.
Inde Navarrette made her SNL hosting debut during the Halloween episode. 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.
The Strokes – November 7
The Strokes will perform as musical guest on November 7, with comedian and content creator Druski making his SNL hosting debut.
The episode marks The Strokes' fifth appearance as musical guest, following performances in 2002, 2006, 2011, and 2020.
Their most recent SNL appearance was also on Halloween, when they performed “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions” in 2020.
The band's appearance follows the release of its seventh studio album, Reality Awaits.
Druski, who hosted the 2026 BET Awards, will become the first digital content creator to host Saturday Night Live.
Phoebe Bridgers – November 14
Phoebe Bridgers will return as musical guest on November 14, joining host John Mulaney.
Bridgers previously performed as a solo musical guest in February 2021 and returned as a member of boygenius in November 2023.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter released her third solo studio album, Lost Weekend, in August 2026.
Mulaney, a former SNL writer, will host for the seventh time. His most recent hosting appearance was November 2, 2024, during Season 50.
SNL Hosts and Musical Guests FAQ
Who is hosting SNL this week?
Druski will host Saturday Night Live on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The comedian and content creator will make his SNL hosting debut.
Who is the musical guest on SNL this week?
The Strokes will perform on November 7, marking the band's fifth appearance as an SNL musical guest.
Who is hosting SNL next?
John Mulaney will host Saturday Night Live on November 14, 2026, following Druski's November 7 episode. It will be Mulaney's seventh time hosting.
Who are the upcoming SNL musical guests?
The confirmed upcoming musical guests are The Strokes on November 7 and Phoebe Bridgers on November 14. Additional performers will be added as NBC announces new episodes.
What time does SNL start?
Saturday Night Live normally 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. Episodes are also available to stream after airing.
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