The Rock Hall recently announced its outdoor concert series, Rock Hall Live, will return this summer with St. Vincent and more performing. The museum is also opening a new exhibit on the musical impact of Saturday Night Live and recently announced its 2025 Inductee class.
Rock Hall Live
Once again, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will feature live music on its outdoor PNC Stage on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza. Ticketed events, known as Rock Hall Live, include performances from St. Vincent, The Church, Hot Mulligan and more. The Live & Local free concerts will also be returning. For the first time ever, this summer’s lineup will also include comedy shows in conjunction with the new SNL exhibit opening soon.
“We are thrilled to announce an incredible line-up for our summer concert series,” said Greg Harris, President and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “From St. Vincent to Hot Mulligan, and points in between, this summer at the Rock Hall will be simply amazing. Like the very best of rock & roll, this summer’s mix of styles and sounds will have something for every music fan. Reserve your tickets now—and take a road trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer.”
Programming includes:
Rock Hall Live:
- June 12th – Hot Mulligan with Snarls and Runaway Brother
- July 19th – Cimafunk
- July 26th – Dave Hill with Falling Stars
- July 30th – The Church
- Aug. 9th – Night Demon with Destructor and Sacred Few
- Aug. 24th – PWNK Records Showcase
- Aug. 29th – St. Vincent with Gustaf
Live & Local:
- July 11th – Jinari Kemet & The Black Jackets and Crib Collective
- July 18th – DaLand Brass Band and Esther Fitz
- July 24th – King Buu and Simon & the Apparatus
- July 31st – Vince Nerone and MyKayla
- Aug. 7th – TRUSS and PAL
- Aug. 14th – Whatever… and Lives of the Saints
- Aug. 21st – Biitchseat and The Sonder Bombs
More shows and live events will be added throughout the summer.
SNL50 Exhibit Opening
Saturday Night Live and Rock Hall have curated an immersive exhibit celebrating the show’s impact on music history through its performances and sketches. SNL: Ladies & Gentleman…50 Years of Music will open to the public this May.
The exhibit combines state-of-the-art video installations and a first-ever virtual experience to showcase some of the show’s most impactful performances – from Blondie to Billie Eilish and many others in between. This exhibit will include both Spanish and English translations as well as offering options for fans with auditory, visual or sensory sensitivities.
The exhibit will take fans through the flow of the show, from the cold open to the home base stage where hosts announce the musical guests. Fans can even take a stab at being the host of the show. Costumes from The Blues Brothers, Sweeney Sisters and Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg’s D–k in a Box sketch and more will be on display. The “Goodnights” section will display 50 years of “SNL” musical performances as guests exit. Other notable elements of the show – like the iconic photography bumpers and stage props – will be utilized throughout. Fans will even be able to take portraits of themselves in the custom built SNL50 photo booth.
In Foster Theater, visitors can watch a 20-minute edit of “Ladies & Gentleman… 50 Years of SNL Music” directed by Questlove. The documentary features never-before-seen musical performance footage and will play hourly in the theater. Fans can use a special guidebook with a foreword written by former cast member Fred Armisen during their visit. In the museum’s store, visitors can grab co-branded merchandise that is only available on-site.
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Finally, the Rock Hall has announced its 2025 Inductees. They are:
Performer Category:
- Bad Company
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
- Cyndi Lauper
- Outkast
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
Musical Influence Award:
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Warren Zevon
Musical Excellence Award:
- Thom Bell
- Nicky Hopkins
- Carol Kaye
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
- Lenny Waronker
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 8th in Los Angeles.
For more information about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s programming or current exhibits, visit https://rockhall.com.