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

Last Updated: October 13, 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 premiered September 26 with Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE making its debut as musical guest. Dakota Johnson and Turnstile followed October 3, with Shane Gillis and Rosalía appearing October 10.

SNL is taking a two-week break before returning October 31 with Inde Navarrette hosting and Gracie Abrams as musical guest.

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

Who Is Hosting SNL This Week?

There is no new episode of Saturday Night Live scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026.

SNL is taking a two-week break following its October 10 episode, hosted by Shane Gillis.

The next new episode airs October 31, with Inde Navarrette making her SNL hosting debut.

Who Is the Musical Guest on SNL This Week?

There is no new Saturday Night Live musical guest scheduled for October 17.

Gracie Abrams will be the next musical guest when SNL returns October 31. It will be her second appearance on the show.

What Time Is SNL This Week?

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

The show also streams live on Peacock.

There is no new episode October 17 or October 24. SNL returns with a new episode October 31.

Who Is Hosting SNL Next?

Inde Navarrette will make her Saturday Night Live hosting debut on October 31, 2026.

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.

Gracie Abrams will join Navarrette as musical guest, returning for her second appearance on SNL.

SNL Season 52 Schedule

Here are the 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 made 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 on its sold-out WILDWORLD Tour.

Jalen Brunson hosted 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 made its Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest on October 3.

The Grammy-winning hardcore rock band is currently on its NEVER ENOUGH Tour Pt. 2 across North America.

Dakota Johnson hosted for the third time. Johnson 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.

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 the episode for the third time. His Netflix 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.

SNL Hosts and Musical Guests FAQ

Who is hosting SNL this week?

There is no new episode of Saturday Night Live on October 17, 2026. SNL returns October 31 with Inde Navarrette hosting.

Who is the musical guest on SNL this week?

There is no new musical guest on October 17. Gracie Abrams is scheduled to perform on the next new episode, October 31.

Who is hosting SNL next?

Inde Navarrette will make her Saturday Night Live hosting debut October 31, 2026, with Gracie Abrams as musical guest.

Who are the upcoming SNL musical guests?

Gracie Abrams is the next announced musical guest, scheduled for October 31. NBC has not announced additional Season 52 musical guests beyond that date.

What time does SNL start?

Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC when new episodes are scheduled.

Can you watch SNL live on Peacock?

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