What to know about the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony
- 2026 inductees: Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Iron Maiden, Oasis and Sade had appeared on the ballot before.
- First-time nominees: Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross were inducted after their first nominations.
- Second induction: Phil Collins joined the Hall of Fame for a second time after his earlier induction with Genesis in 2010.
- Red carpet: The gallery features this year’s inductees and other musicians seen at the Los Angeles ceremony.
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles is underway, with musicians and celebrities appearing on the red carpet. Read about the inductees and browse the red carpet photo gallery below.
This year’s inductees include five artists who previously appeared on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot: Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Iron Maiden, Oasis and Sade. Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross were inducted as first-time nominees, while Phil Collins earned a second induction after entering the Hall of Fame with Genesis in 2010.
“It’s great,” Collins said of the honor in an interview last month. “It’s just one of those things you don’t think you’re ever going to get, and sometimes you get proved wrong. And I’m glad it happened now, coming together at a time in your life when you can actually… I mean, I always appreciated it, and I always realized that I was lucky to have that kind of success. But when it actually happened, I mean, it’s a pat on the back. It’s like, you’ve done good. I was thrilled [when I found out]”.
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Five artists will be inducted through the Early Influence Award: Celia Cruz, a Cuban-American singer; Fela Kuti, an Afrobeat pioneer; hip-hop trailblazer Queen Latifah; rapper MC Lyte; and folk-rock legend Gram Parsons. The Musical Excellence Award will recognize songwriter Linda Creed, musician Jimmy Miller and record producers Rick Rubin and Arif Mardin.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has not announced who will present or perform at this year’s event. Red-carpet appearances offer a glimpse of the guests, including Steven Tyler, members of Metallica, John 5, Run-DMC, No Doubt and Deftones.
The gallery below shows red-carpet photos of the artists mentioned above and other attendees. The photo gallery records appearances at the 2026 ceremony.
What can you see in the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet gallery?
The gallery features red-carpet photos of this year’s inductees and other musicians and celebrities seen at the Los Angeles ceremony. Browse the images to see the event’s attendees.
The gallery documents red-carpet appearances at the 2026 ceremony.
Who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026?
The 2026 inductees include Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross and Phil Collins. Collins was inducted for a second time, following his 2010 induction as a member of Genesis.
The 2026 class includes returning nominees, first-time nominees and a two-time inductee.
Which artists received the Early Influence Award?
Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons were inducted through the Early Influence Award. The recipients represent a range of musical backgrounds described in the ceremony announcement.
The Early Influence Award recognizes five artists in the 2026 class.
Who received the Musical Excellence Award?
Linda Creed, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin and Arif Mardin were inducted through the Musical Excellence Award. The honorees include a songwriter, a musician and two record producers.
The Musical Excellence Award recognizes four music creators and producers in the 2026 class.
