SNL 50th Special Concert: Timing, How to Watch, What to Know

This weekend, “Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an epic homecoming concert featuring an incredible lineup of performers. The concert, hosted by Jimmy Fallon at Radio City Music Hall, will be streamed live on Peacock starting at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific.

Some of the stars performing at the concert include Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, The Roots, Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Martin, and David Byrne, among many others. The event promises to have some surprises in store as well.

In addition to the musical performances, expect to see familiar faces from the “SNL” family like Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Tracy Morgan, and Will Ferrell on stage.

Throughout the weekend, there will be multiple ways to join the celebration. On Sunday, the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” will be broadcast live from Studio 8H on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. The special will feature even more musical performances and comedy sketches to commemorate the occasion.

For those interested in diving deeper into the musical legacy of “SNL,” the documentary “Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” curated by Questlove, is also available to stream on Peacock. The documentary includes a spectacular mashup of some of the greatest acts to have appeared on the show.

So, mark your calendars for the SNL 50th anniversary concert on Friday, February 14th at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific, streaming live on Peacock. Get ready for a night filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable moments from half a century of “Saturday Night Live” history!