U2 kicked off the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday with a surprise performance of “Silencio” and “Pride (In the Name of Love)” at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The old song, from the new U2 album Luz Carnivalsaw Bono and co. joined on stage by a force of riot police with shields.
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The Irish rockers are already members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2005 in their first year of eligibility. Their return to the ceremony took place as the venue welcomed a Class of 2026 including Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross, Oasis, Phil Collins, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan, among others.
A primetime special featuring performances and highlights from the show will air on December 8 from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and stream on Disney+ the following day.
U2’s appearance at the Rock Hall comes just one day after the release of Luz Carnivalwhich ends with “Torn”, a duet featuring Dolly Parton’s last recorded vocal performance. It also coincided with the band’s 50th anniversary.
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Watch a clip of U2’s performance below.
U2 opens the @rockhall 2026 induction ceremony tonight in Los Angeles. @U2 @u2chansons pic.twitter.com/vLUbwa8vVQ
— Justin Wilfon (@Justin_Wilfon) November 15, 2026
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