LOS ANGELES, United States – The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, November 14, with several major inductees expected to be absent or unable to perform, creating an unusual challenge for an event built around live musical tributes and appearances by legendary artists.
The ceremony at the Peacock Theater marks the second consecutive year the event has been held in Los Angeles. Among the most prominent absentees are Oasis, Sade and Iron Maiden, while several members of New Order are also expected to miss the celebration.
Oasis, Sade and Iron Maiden confirm absences
Oasis will not attend its induction, with the Gallagher brothers giving different reasons for missing the event.
Noel Gallagher is scheduled to perform at a music event in London on the same evening. His brother Liam said travelling to Los Angeles for a single night was too far and also expressed discomfort with award ceremonies.
Sade confirmed through a statement published on the group’s official website on November 11 that its members would not attend in person. The statement expressed gratitude for the recognition and acknowledged the contributions of the band’s longtime collaborators and supporters.
Iron Maiden will also be absent because of its previously scheduled Australian tour. The ceremony coincides with the band’s performances in Melbourne and Sydney, making attendance difficult for its members.
Health issues affect other inductees
Phil Collins is expected to attend, but he has ruled out performing his songs because of health-related physical limitations.
New Order will also have a reduced presence. Key members Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert are expected to miss the event for health-related reasons. Their induction recognizes both New Order and its earlier incarnation, Joy Division.
The ceremony will also honor Luther Vandross posthumously. The singer died in 2005, meaning his induction will be represented by others rather than a personal appearance.
Former Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has separately discussed his inability to attend, citing his European spoken-word tour promoting his autobiography.
Hip-hop artists expected to bring live performances
Despite the absences, the ceremony is expected to include performances and appearances from several of this year’s hip-hop inductees.
Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte are among the artists expected to participate. Billy Idol is also scheduled to take the stage with longtime guitarist Steve Stevens.
The 2026 class includes artists and groups recognized across several categories:
Performer category: Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Sade, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
Early Influence Award: Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons, Fela Kuti and Celia Cruz.
Musical Excellence Award: Rick Rubin, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin and Jimmy Miller.
Ahmet Ertegun Award: Ed Sullivan.
The induction of Fela Kuti will make him the first African-born artist to enter the Hall, while Celia Cruz will become its first inductee whose work was primarily performed in Spanish.
Ceremony returns to Los Angeles
The Peacock Theater will host the induction ceremony for the second consecutive year. Organizers have indicated that Los Angeles will remain a regular location for future events, alongside the Hall’s traditional rotation between Los Angeles, New York and Cleveland, where the museum is based.
Unlike recent ceremonies that were streamed live, the 2026 event will be recorded and presented later as an edited television special.
The programmed is scheduled to air on ABC and become available on Disney+ on December 9, according to the Associated Press.
The number of absences may alter the ceremony’s traditional format, particularly the performances in which inductees revisit their best-known songs. Organizers have kept much of the programmer’s guest lineup and performance details private ahead of the event.
The ceremony will nevertheless bring together artists from rock, pop, hip-hop, soul and other musical traditions, reflecting the breadth of the 2026 induction class.
Primary Sources: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2026 Inductee Class and ceremony announcement, identifying the artists and contributors selected for induction and the November 14 ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles; Sade, official website statement, November 11, 2026, confirming that the group would not attend in person while expressing appreciation for the recognition; Oasis members Liam and Noel Gallagher, public comments reported November 2026, explaining their respective reasons for not attending; Iron Maiden, tour schedule for November 2026, placing the band in Australia during the ceremony. A complete official attendance list and final performance programmed were not publicly available in the sources reviewed.
