Saturday Night Live UK announces bands performing on first three shows
Including the brilliant Wet Leg
Saturday Night Live UK has announced the musical guests performing on the opening three episodes of the live show.
A spin-off of the long-running US sketch comedy variety show Saturday Night Live, the UK version launches on Saturday 21st March 2026 with Tina Fey hosting and Wet Leg performing live.
Host Jamie Dornan will be joined by the mighty Wolf Alice on the Saturday 28th March show, while Riz Ahmed is joined by Kasabian on Saturday 4th April.
Live from London at 10pm every Saturday night, each 75-minute episode will see a different host take to the stage alongside SNL UK’s inaugural cast: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
You can watch Saturday Night Live UK live on Sky and streaming service NOW every Saturday from 21st March, or catch-up on demand.
A description of Saturday Night Live UK reads: ‘Broadcast live each week, this brand-new British version brings the highwire, anything can happen energy audiences expect from SNL — reimagined through a distinctly British lens.
‘Written, rehearsed and performed in the week of broadcast, preserving SNL’s famously fast turnaround creative process. Each show is staged in front of a live studio audience, every episode features an opening monologue, topical sketches, live music, and a UK adaptation of SNL’s iconic satirical news segment, Weekend Update.
‘Together, this first wave of hosts, musical guests and cast members marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for the globally acclaimed SNL franchise — blending its storied legacy with a fresh generation of British comedy voices.’
The BRIT Awards 2026 winners' list:
MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Olivia Dean: 'The Art of Loving'
Dave: 'The Boy Who Played the Harp'
Lily Allen: 'West End Girl'
Sam Fender: 'People Watching'
Wolf Alice: 'The Clearing'
POP ACT
WINNER: Olivia Dean
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
RAYE
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Olivia Dean
Dave
Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
SONG OF THE YEAR WITH MASTERCARD
WINNER: Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean): 'Rein Me In'
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas: 'Blessings'
CHRYSTAL, NOTION The Days - 'NOTION Remix CHAOS'
Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande): 'Defying Gravity'
Ed Sheeran: 'Azizam'
Fred again.. and Skepta: 'PlaqueBoyMax Victory Lap'
Lewis Capaldi: 'Survive'
Lola Young: 'Messy'
Myles Smith: 'Nice To Meet You'
Olivia Dean: 'Man I Need'
RAYE: 'WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!'
Skye Newman: 'Family Matters'
ALTERNATIVE/ROCK ACT
WINNER: Sam Fender
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars: 'APT'
Alex Warren: 'Ordinary'
Chappell Roan: 'Pink Pony Club'
Disco Lines & Tinashe: 'No Broke Boys'
Gigi Perez: 'Sailor Song'
Gracie Abrams: 'That's So True'
HUNTR/X - EJAE/ Audrey Nuna/ REI AMI: 'Golden'
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars: 'Die With A Smile'
Ravyn Lenae: 'Love Me Not'
Sabrina Carpenter: 'Manchild'
Sombr: 'undressed'
Taylor Swift: 'The Fate of Ophelia'
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
WINNER: Lola Young
Barry Can't Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim
Skye Newman
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WINNER: ROSALÍA
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
R&B ACT
WINNER: SAULT
Jim Legxacy
kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
DANCE ACT
WINNER: Fred again../Skepta/ PlaqueBoyMax
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA twigs
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji
HIP HOP, GRIME, RAP ACT
WINNER: Dave
Central Cee
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Geese
HAIM
HUNTR/X - EJAE/ Audrey Nuna/ REI AMI
Tame Impala
Turnstile
GROUP OF THE YEAR - Promoted by Absolute Radio
WINNER: Wolf Alice
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg