Super Bowl 60 transformed into a star-studded spectacle before kickoff even happened.
From punk rock legends dropping f-bombs to Grammy winners keeping it acoustic, Levi’s Stadium became ground zero for musical excellence.
Chris Pratt rocked Seahawks gear while Jon Bon Jovi fired up Patriots fans, setting the stage for what became one of the most talked-about pre-game shows in recent memory.
And that was just the warm-up act.
Green Day Delivers Uncensored Bay Area Energy
San Francisco Bay Area punk-pop veterans Green Day owned their hometown moment with zero apologies.
Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool kicked off with “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” as former Super Bowl MVPs paraded across the field. Local legends Steve Young, Joe Montana, and Jerry Rice walked out during this 60th anniversary tribute.
Then things got real.
The band launched into harder material including “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and “American Idiot.” Armstrong refused to censor the f-word in “American Idiot,” drawing massive cheers from stadium attendees even though NBC muted it for television viewers.
That’s how you represent your city on football’s biggest stage.
Charlie Puth Makes National Anthem Soulful
Charlie Puth delivered “The Star-Spangled Banner” with sweeping soul and deliberate pacing.
Standing at a Rhodes electric piano, backed by a choir and horn section, the 34-year-old New Jersey native commanded attention. His rendition clocked in at 1 minute, 56 seconds—slightly faster than average for Super Bowl anthems despite feeling slow and intentional.
The performance struck that perfect balance between respect for tradition and modern musicality.
Brandi Carlile Goes Acoustic and Authentic
Before Puth’s anthem, Brandi Carlile stripped things down for “America, the Beautiful.”
The 44-year-old Grammy winner wore a black suit and stood with just violin and cello backing her on the Levi Stadium field. Earlier in the week, Carlile told reporters she’d use no prerecorded tracks.
The people deserve to have you live.
After finishing, the Ravensdale, Washington native showed her true colors.
I’m relieved, and so excited for the Seahawks baby let’s go!
Hometown pride runs deep, even when you’re performing for hundreds of millions worldwide.
Coco Jones Opens With Cultural Significance
Coco Jones kicked off Super Bowl 60 performances with “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the unofficial Black national anthem.
The 28-year-old singer-songwriter and actor from Columbia, South Carolina wore a white gown with string octet backing. Written by James Weldon Johnson, this song has appeared at every Super Bowl since 2021—the first championship after George Floyd’s killing and subsequent protests elevated Black Lives Matter awareness.
Jones reflected on the moment immediately afterward.
I feel really amazing, I hope that I did my ancestors proud, and I hope that I inspired the nation to come together.
She FaceTimed her mom on the sideline while her fiancé, Cleveland Cavaliers player Donovan Mitchell, held the phone—a touching personal moment amid massive public pressure.
Star Power Everywhere You Look
Chris Pratt delivered a rousing introduction for the Seahawks while wearing team colors. Jon Bon Jovi handled Patriots intro duties on the opposite sideline.
Travis Scott and Jay-Z posted up on the sidelines before kickoff. Jay-Z’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, leaped in an end zone for photos—because why not make Super Bowl memories?
Suite attendees included Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, and Adam Sandler, turning luxury boxes into celebrity central.
Bad Bunny’s Historic Halftime Looms
Bad Bunny faced the challenge of compressing a decade-long career and enormous cultural expectations into 13 minutes.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar arrived riding momentum from winning the Grammy for album of the year with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”—a love letter to Puerto Rico that became 2025’s most-streamed release.
His halftime performance marked a landmark moment for Latino culture at football’s biggest stage. Earlier in the week, Bad Bunny told fans they didn’t need Spanish fluency to enjoy his set.
They just needed to be ready to dance.
Bay Area Flavor During Game Breaks
LaRussell became the first artist chosen to curate the Super Bowl house band, bringing authentic Bay Area energy during game breaks.
The rapper performed alongside a choir, mixing his track “I’m From the Bay” with Too $hort’s “Blow the Whistle” and gospel melodies. His selection represented local culture while keeping energy high between plays.
Meanwhile, commercials delivered surprises too—including an unexpected first look at “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” a Netflix sequel to “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” featuring Brad Pitt and directed by David Fincher.
Super Bowl 60 proved that modern championships extend far beyond football, creating cultural moments that resonate across music, celebrity, and entertainment landscapes.