U2 kicked off the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, delivering a surprise performance of “Silencio” and “Pride (In the Name of Love)” at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The former song, taken from U2’s new album Carnaval De Luz, saw Bono and co. joined on-stage by a riot police force with shields.
The Irish rockers are already members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2005 during their first year of eligibility. Their return to the ceremony came as the Hall welcomed a 2026 class that includes 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 December 8th from 8:00–11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and stream on Disney+ the following day.
U2’s Rock Hall appearance comes just a day after the release of Carnaval De Luz, which closes with “Torn,” a duet featuring Dolly Parton’s final 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 2026 @rockhall induction ceremony in Los Angeles tonight. @U2 @u2songs pic.twitter.com/vLUbwa8vVQ
— Justin Wilfon (@Justin_Wilfon) November 15, 2026