Super Bowl 60 delivered more than a football game—it was a full-scale entertainment event, packed with high-profile appearances, powerful musical moments, and a halftime show that transformed Levi’s Stadium into a celebration of Puerto Rico. From pregame tributes to a landmark anniversary performance, the night was a reminder that the Super Bowl has become one of the world’s biggest stages for music and spectacle.
A Night of Big Names and Big Moments
The stars were everywhere at Super Bowl 60. Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi helped introduce the competing teams, while pregame performers set the tone with soaring renditions of classic patriotic songs. The stadium itself was filled with unforgettable images—from Blue Ivy Carter’s celebratory leap in the end zone to Green Day’s tribute to the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary.
Patriotism in Full Voice Before Kickoff
The pregame musical lineup was anchored by three standout performances that set a respectful and emotional tone.
Brandi Carlile’s honest, stripped-down rendition of America, The Beautiful felt deeply sincere, as she stood in a black suit accompanied by a violin and cello. In a recent interview, Carlile emphasized that she would perform without prerecorded tracks, saying, “the people deserve to have you live.”
Charlie Puth’s performance of The Star-Spangled Banner brought a grand, soulful energy. He sang beside a Rhodes electric piano, supported by a choir and horn section. His interpretation was slower and deliberate, but still clocked in at a brisk one minute and 56 seconds—slightly faster than the typical Super Bowl anthem.
Coco Jones opened the evening’s musical slate with Lift Every Voice and Sing, wearing a white gown and backed by a string octet. The song has become an unofficial Black national anthem and has been featured at the Super Bowl since 2021. After her performance, Jones expressed hope that she honored her ancestors and inspired unity across the nation.
Green Day’s Bay Area Tribute—With a Punk Twist
The Bay Area’s own Green Day took the stage in a moment meant to honor the Super Bowl’s history. They performed Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) as a parade of former Super Bowl MVPs walked out, including local legends Steve Young, Joe Montana, and Jerry Rice.
The mood then shifted into classic Green Day energy, with Holiday, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, and American Idiot powering the crowd. In true punk fashion, lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong did not censor the f-word in American Idiot, a choice that was muted on television but met with cheers inside the stadium.
Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rico to Northern California
The halftime show was the most anticipated moment of the night, and Bad Bunny delivered a 13-minute spectacle that brought the sights, sounds, and spirit of Puerto Rico to the Super Bowl stage.
He opened among a staged sugar cane field, carrying a football and wearing a white jersey with his real last name, Ocasio, and the number 64. The performance included scenes of everyday life, from food stands to dancers on a small pink house porch, creating a vivid slice-of-life portrait of Puerto Rican culture.
The show featured two surprise guests: Lady Gaga, who joined him during a staged wedding scene, and Ricky Martin, who appeared later in a parking lot set to perform Lo Que Le Paso A Hawaii. Bad Bunny also incorporated a parade of flags representing countries across the Americas, ending with a shout-out to Puerto Rico—his home.
Toward the end, he shouted “God bless America!”—one of the few English phrases in the entire performance—and emphasized unity by naming countries from North, Central, and South America.
A Night of Celebration and Cultural Pride
Super Bowl 60 was more than a game—it was a celebration of music, culture, and history. With heartfelt performances, surprise guest appearances, and a halftime show that brought Puerto Rico to life on a national stage, the event reaffirmed the Super Bowl’s role as one of the biggest entertainment nights of the year.