Who has performed the most Super Bowl halftime shows?
Justin Timberlake has performed at three Super Bowl halftime shows, in 2001 with NSYNC, in 2004 and as headliner in 2018, more than any other major pop star. Several others, including Gloria Estefan, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, have performed twice.
Timberlake first appeared as part of NSYNC in the 2001 show, alongside Aerosmith and Britney Spears. In 2004, he performed with Janet Jackson in a show remembered for a wardrobe malfunction that caused major controversy. He returned as the headliner in 2018 in Minneapolis.
Beyoncé headlined in 2013 and returned as a guest in 2016, when Coldplay headlined with Bruno Mars. Bruno Mars headlined in 2014 and was a guest in 2016. Gloria Estefan performed in 1992 and 1999. Some marching bands, such as Grambling State University's band, appeared several times in the early Super Bowls.
Modern shows
Since the 1990s, the halftime show has featured major pop stars. Recent headliners include Rihanna in 2023, Usher in 2024, Kendrick Lamar in 2025 and Bad Bunny in 2026.
Did You Know?
The 1993 halftime show by Michael Jackson is often credited with turning the halftime show into a major pop music event.