Turnstile will appear as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on October 3rd, marking the hardcore band’s first-ever performance on the show. Dakota Johnson will host the episode.
Season 52’s Opening Slate
SNL revealed its first four episodes in one sweep. Jalen Brunson, Shane Gillis, and Inde Navarrette will serve as guest hosts, while KATSEYE, Rosalía, and Gracie Abrams round out the musical guest roster alongside Turnstile.
The only confirmed host-musical guest pairing is Dakota Johnson with Turnstile on October 3rd. Beyond that pairing, the show has not said which hosts and musical guests will appear together.
Musical Guests Announced
Turnstile are a hardcore band making their SNL debut. The other three acts — KATSEYE, Rosalía, and Gracie Abrams — were announced without genre details.
| Musical Guest | Known Detail |
|---|---|
| Turnstile | Hardcore band |
| KATSEYE | Announced as musical guest |
| Rosalía | Announced as musical guest |
| Gracie Abrams | Announced as musical guest |
Hosts Across the First Four
Jalen Brunson, Shane Gillis, and Inde Navarrette join Dakota Johnson across the opening episodes. SNL did not confirm which host appears in which episode, apart from Johnson’s October 3rd date.
October 3rd Episode
Turnstile will share the night with Dakota Johnson on October 3rd. It marks the band’s first-ever SNL appearance, and it is the only episode of the opening slate with a confirmed date and lineup.
Tour Kickoff in Milwaukee
Turnstile start their North American “NEVER ENOUGH TOUR PT. 2” tonight, September 9th, in Milwaukee. Tickets for the upcoming shows are available through the band’s official channels. The tour kickoff comes just under a month before the band’s SNL date.
Confirmed Dates
| Event | Date | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| SNL appearance | October 3rd | Musical guest, with host Dakota Johnson |
| Tour kickoff | September 9th | Milwaukee, “NEVER ENOUGH TOUR PT. 2” |
Remaining Episodes
SNL’s Season 52 opens with four episodes. The October 3rd episode is set, with the other three dates unannounced. Hosts and musical guests for those remaining episodes have been named, but not paired or dated.
A Notable Debut
Turnstile’s SNL debut is on the calendar. The tour begins tonight in Milwaukee.
The band’s first-ever SNL appearance is a notable step.
Source: consequence.net
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