Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, with a record number of British artists included in this year’s class. The list was revealed on 13 April during an episode of American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie.
Among the headline names are Sade, Oasis and Iron Maiden, alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order, who are recognised as a single act.
Record year for British artists
Six of the eight performer inductees are British, the highest number in a single year in the Hall of Fame’s 40-year history. The previous record was five, set in 2019 when Radiohead, The Cure, Def Leppard, Roxy Music and The Zombies were inducted.
The dominance marks a sharp contrast to 2021, when there were no British inductees at all.
Full list of 2026 inductees
The artists entering the Hall of Fame in the performer category are:
- Phil Collins
- Billy Idol
- Iron Maiden
- Joy Division/New Order
- Oasis
- Sade
- Luther Vandross
- Wu-Tang Clan
Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first commercial release.
Additional honours and awards
Several influential figures will also be recognised across other categories.
The Early Influence Award goes to Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons.
The Musical Excellence Award will honour Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin.
Meanwhile, Ed Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Ceremony details and broadcast
The 2026 induction ceremony is scheduled for 14 November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will be recorded and broadcast in December via ABC and streamed on Disney+.
John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, said:
“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor. We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony – it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”
