Top 5 Countdown: The Most Iconic Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Football fans wait all year for Super Bowl Sunday, but there is more than just football to look forward to. The big game will also draw the eyes of people from around the world who are eager to see the latest edition of the global spectacle that is the Super Bowl halftime show. The Super Bowl LIX halftime show will treat us to a performance from Kendrick Lamar, adding his name to a legendary list of music icons who have delivered unforgettable moments on this massive stage. But which of these stars have shone the brightest?
Super Bowl LIX:
- Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Television: FOX
- Streaming: Available on Tubi and FuboTV
- Watch it for free: See how to do it here
Before we get into our list of the best Super Bowl halftime shows, we need to remind you about our NFL page, where you will find game timings, broadcast information, and streaming options for the big game, ensuring that you don’t miss any of the action.
Top 5 Best Super Bowl Halftime Performances
#5. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez (2020)
If you’re after energy, look no further than 2020, when a 50-year-old Jennifer Lopez and 43-year-old Shakira turned the energy dial all the way up. This incredible performance was a sublime concoction of impressive dance moves and musical talent, with the Latina duo constantly on the move. Shakira played three different instruments throughout, J-Lo did some family-friendly pole dancing, and they both showed off their stamina within some dazzling choreography.
#4. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar (2022)
When the Super Bowl went to Cali, it had to be Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, and friends taking over. This huge collaboration of rap and hip-hop gave the genre its well-deserved moment in the sun. Prior to 2022, there had never been a sole hip-hop performer at a Super Bowl, and these guys absolutely tried to balance the books by featuring Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson Paak. on the drums. And, it worked. The performance was electrifying, with great stage designs and a good mix of music from them all.
#3. U2 (2002)
U2 earned their spot on this list for offering up more than just a musical masterclass. With their show being so soon after the tragic 9/11 attacks, this show was powerful in more ways than one. U2 delivered an uplifting rendition of songs, set against a backdrop of a scrolling list of names of victims from the tragedy. When Bono then showed off the American flag under his jacket, you can’t help but get goosebumps. Without a doubt, this deserves to be celebrated as one of the top halftime performances.
#2. Beyoncé (2013)
Of course, Beyonce had to feature on this list. She has made her way onto the Super Bowl stage a couple of times, but her solo performance in 2013 gets the top spot for her appearances. Her sensational combination of singing and dancing matched with outrageously impressive visuals to give fans an experience they will never forget. Beyonce has her fair share of major hits, and fans were treated to plenty in this intense and high-energy performance, which even included a Destiny’s Child reunion.
#1. Prince (2007)
The Super Bowl halftime show has seen some pretty big names over its time, but none bigger than Prince, who treated fans to a wide range of classic bangers. With his iconic Purple guitar, iconic voice, and iconic style, this halftime show oozed quality, and the fact Prince delivered ‘Purple Rain’ in a literal downpour made it all the more special.
Who Is Performing at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show?
Over the years, the Super Bowl halftime show has grown and grown, becoming its own staple of the sporting calendar. It is a cultural phenomenon that brings together the best that music, sport, and pop culture has to offer, delivering some of the most unforgettable moments that fans from all around the world have ever seen. Year after year it delivers, and Super Bowl LIX should be no different, with Kendrick Lamar due to dazzle in the Superdome.
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