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The Super Bowl halftime show has undergone a dramatic evolution since its inception, growing from a modest showcase of college marching bands into one of the most-watched musical events in the world. In the early years, the halftime performances were largely dominated by university bands, drill teams, and classical musicians, providing a spectacle rooted in tradition rather than star power. However, this all changed in 1993 when Michael Jackson took the stage at Super Bowl XXVII, delivering a performance that redefined what the halftime show could be. His electrifying set not only captivated millions but also set a precedent for the NFL to pursue top-tier musical acts moving forward.
Complete List Of All Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Super Bowl I – January 15, 1967 – University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band, Grambling State University Marching Band, Al Hirt, Anaheim High School Ana-Hi-Steppers Drill Team and Flag Girls – Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, California)
Super Bowl II – January 14, 1968 – Grambling State University Marching Band – Miami Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl III – January 12, 1969 – “America Thanks” featuring Florida A&M University band and Miami-area high school bands – Miami Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl IV – January 11, 1970 – Carol Channing, Southern University Marching Band – Tulane Stadium (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl V – January 17, 1971 – Florida A&M University Marching Band – Miami Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl VI – January 16, 1972 – Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt, U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team – Tulane Stadium (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl VII – January 14, 1973 – University of Michigan Marching Band with Woody Herman and Andy Williams – Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, California)
Super Bowl VIII – January 13, 1974 – University of Texas Longhorn Band – Rice Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Super Bowl IX – January 12, 1975 – Mercer Ellington and Grambling State University Bands – Tulane Stadium (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl X – January 18, 1976 – Up with People – Miami Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XI – January 9, 1977 – Disney’s “It’s a Small World” with the Los Angeles Unified All-City Band – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XII – January 15, 1978 – Tyler Junior College Apache Belles, Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, and the Apache Band – Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XIII – January 21, 1979 – “Super Bowl XIII Carnival” featuring Ken Hamilton and various Caribbean bands – Miami Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XIV – January 20, 1980 – Up with People presents “A Salute to the Big Band Era” – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XV – January 25, 1981 – Southern University Marching Band and Helen O’Connell – Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XVI – January 24, 1982 – Up with People presents “A Salute to Motown” – Pontiac Silverdome (Pontiac, Michigan)
Super Bowl XVII – January 30, 1983 – Los Angeles Super Drill Team – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XVIII – January 22, 1984 – “Salute to Superstars of Silver Screen” featuring the University of Florida and Florida State University Marching Bands – Tampa Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XIX – January 20, 1985 – “World of Children’s Dreams” featuring Tops In Blue – Stanford Stadium (Stanford, California)
Super Bowl XX – January 26, 1986 – Up with People presents “Beat of the Future” – Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXI – January 25, 1987 – “Salute to Hollywood’s 100th Anniversary” featuring George Burns, Mickey Rooney, Grambling State University and USC Marching Bands – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XXII – January 31, 1988 – “Something Grand” featuring Chubby Checker, The Rockettes, 88 grand pianos, and the combined San Diego State University and USC Marching Bands – Jack Murphy Stadium (San Diego, California)
Super Bowl XXIII – January 22, 1989 – “Be Bop Bamboozled” featuring Elvis Presto and South Florida-area dancers and performers – Joe Robbie Stadium (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XXIV – January 28, 1990 – “Salute to New Orleans” featuring Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw, Irma Thomas, and the Nicholls State University Marching Band – Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXV – January 27, 1991 – “A Small World Salute to 25 Years of the Super Bowl” featuring New Kids on the Block – Tampa Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XXVI – January 26, 1992 – “Winter Magic” featuring Gloria Estefan, Brian Boitano, Dorothy Hamill, and the University of Minnesota Marching Band – Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Super Bowl XXVII – January 31, 1993 – “Heal the World” featuring Michael Jackson – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XXVIII – January 30, 1994 – “Rockin’ Country Sunday” featuring Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and The Judds – Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Georgia)
Super Bowl XXIX – January 29, 1995 – “Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye” featuring Patti LaBelle, Tony Bennett, Arturo Sandoval, and the Miami Sound Machine – Joe Robbie Stadium (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XXX – January 28, 1996 – Diana Ross – Sun Devil Stadium (Tempe, Arizona)
Super Bowl XXXI – January 26, 1997 – “Blues Brothers Bash” featuring Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, James Belushi, ZZ Top, and James Brown – Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXXII – January 25, 1998 – “A Tribute to Motown’s 40th Anniversary” featuring Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Martha Reeves, and Queen Latifah – Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, California)
Super Bowl XXXIII – January 31, 1999 – “Celebration of Soul, Salsa, and Swing” featuring Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Savion Glover – Pro Player Stadium (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XXXIV – January 30, 2000 – “Tapestry of Nations” featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, and Toni Braxton – Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Georgia)
Super Bowl XXXV – January 28, 2001 – The Kings of Rock and Pop featuring Aerosmith, ‘N Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly – Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XXXVI – February 3, 2002 – Tribute to Those Lost on 9/11 featuring U2 – Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXXVII – January 26, 2003 – Shania Twain, No Doubt, and Sting – Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, California)
Super Bowl XXXVIII – February 1, 2004 – Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock – Reliant Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Super Bowl XXXIX – February 6, 2005 – Paul McCartney – Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida)
Super Bowl XL – February 5, 2006 – The Rolling Stones – Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan)
Super Bowl XLI – February 4, 2007 – Prince – Dolphin Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Super Bowl XLII – February 3, 2008 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Super Bowl XLIII – February 1, 2009 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XLIV – February 7, 2010 – The Who – Sun Life Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Super Bowl XLV – February 6, 2011 – The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash – AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
Super Bowl XLVI – February 5, 2012 – Madonna, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., CeeLo Green – Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Super Bowl XLVII – February 3, 2013 – Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child reunion – Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XLVIII – February 2, 2014 – Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Super Bowl XLIX – February 1, 2015 – Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz, Missy Elliott – University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Super Bowl 50 – February 7, 2016 – Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars – Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
Super Bowl LI – February 5, 2017 – Lady Gaga – NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Super Bowl LII – February 4, 2018 – Justin Timberlake – U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Super Bowl LIII – February 3, 2019 – Maroon 5, Travis Scott, Big Boi – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
Super Bowl LIV – February 2, 2020 – Shakira and Jennifer Lopez – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Super Bowl LV – February 7, 2021 – The Weeknd – Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl LVI – February 13, 2022 – Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
Super Bowl LVII – February 12, 2023 – Rihanna – State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Super Bowl LVIII – February 11, 2024 – Usher – Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Super Bowl LIX – February 9, 2025 – Kendrick Lamar, SZA – Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
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