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SNL50: The Anniversary Special: Every A-Lister Appearing on the LIVE Show

Live from 8H, it’s 50 years of SNL history packed into one night. 

By Philiana Ng

Saturday Night Lives 50th anniversary celebrations culminate with a LIVE special honoring five decades of the storied late-night institution. Featuring a star-studded lineup of A-list celebrities and music icons, NBC’s highly anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special is sure to be the talk of the town. 

When does SNL50: The Anniversary Special premiere? 

The three-hour SNL50: The Anniversary Special airs LIVE from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center on Sunday, Feb 16 at 8p ET on NBC. 

How can I watch SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Peacock? 

Easily! It will also be streamed LIVE Feb 16 at 8p ET on Peacock, and available to watch later if you missed it.

Who is appearing on SNL50: The Anniversary Special? 

Expect special appearances by Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, and Woody Harrelson, with additional names to be announced. 

Is there a trailer for SNL50: The Anniversary Special? 

A teaser touting the impressive first wave of big-name guests was released by NBC on Feb 6. Check it out below.

Is there more SNL 50th anniversary programming? 

Yes, there is.  

The Jimmy Fallon-hosted SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, featuring musical performances and comedy guests, streams LIVE from Radio City Music Hall on Feb 14 at 8p ET exclusively on Peacock. Performers include Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, and The Roots.     
 
SNL fans can stream Peacock Original docuseries, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, and NBC music documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, on Peacock.