Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony On Sale Friday, 9/8

Tickets for the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony go on sale this Friday, September 8th at 10am. The ceremony will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on Friday, November 3rd. 

The 2023 Inductee class is broken down into four categories: Performers, Musical Influence Award, Musical Excellence Award and the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which is awarded to non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture. In order to be eligible, artists have to have released their first record 25 years prior to Induction. For four of the seven Inductees in the Performer Category this year – Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael and Willie Nelson – this was their first time on the ballot. For Missy Elliott, it was her first year of eligibility as well. 

Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

The complete 2023 Inductee class is: 

Performers: 

  • Kate Bush
  • Sheryl Crow
  • Missy Elliott
  • George Michael
  • Willie Nelson
  • Rage Against the Machine
  • The Spinners

Musical Influence Award: 

  • DJ Kool Herc
  • Link Wray

Musical Excellence Award:

  • Chaka Khan
  • Al Kooper
  • Bernie Taupin

Ahmet Ertegun Award: 

  • Don Cornelius
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

“This year’s incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “We are honored that this November’s Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop.”The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members are available to participate in a presale on Wednesday, September 6th. General admission tickets will be on sale this Friday, September 8th. For complete ticketing information, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30005EC183481A7A.

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