Bad Bunny Promises 'Fun' Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'The World Is Gonna Be Happy'

The Puerto Rican singer says fans don't need to know Spanish to enjoy his performance, just be ready to dance.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:31pm

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During the Apple Music Super Bowl 60 halftime show press conference in San Francisco, headliner Bad Bunny said his performance will be all about having fun and dancing, regardless of what language the music is in. The Puerto Rican singer expressed gratitude for the opportunity and confidence that his fans around the world will be pleased with his show.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance is a major milestone for Latin music and culture, as he becomes the first non-English speaking artist to headline the event. His inclusive message and focus on bringing people together through music and dance is seen as an important counterpoint to criticism from some conservative groups about his selection.

The details

Bad Bunny told reporters that he won't be revealing any special guests, but wants the focus to be on having fun and dancing. He joked that he had previously told fans they had 4 months to learn Spanish, but now says they don't even need to do that - just be ready to dance from the heart. The singer expressed excitement about making his family, friends and fans proud with this career-defining moment.

  • The Super Bowl 60 halftime show will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Bad Bunny spoke at a press conference on Thursday, February 6, 2026, two days before the Super Bowl.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer, rapper and songwriter who is headlining the Super Bowl 60 halftime show.

Turning Point USA

A conservative advocacy group that announced a counterprogram halftime show featuring Kid Rock in response to Bad Bunny's selection.

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What they’re saying

“I don't wanna give any spoilers. It's gonna be fun, and it's gonna easy and people only have to worry about dance.”

— Bad Bunny (Apple Music)

“I know that I told them that they had four months to learn Spanish. They don't even have to learn Spanish … it's better if they learn to dance.”

— Bad Bunny (Apple Music)

“But I think there's no better dance than the one that come[s] from the heart. You know, the heartbeat dance. That's the only thing that they need to worry about, and have fun and enjoy.”

— Bad Bunny (Apple Music)

“Everyone who stopped me at the street or wherever I go, they only wish, like, good things on me. And I know that the world is gonna be happy at this Sunday, and they're gonna have fun and they gonna dance, and they are gonna have a good time.”

— Bad Bunny (Apple Music)

What’s next

The Super Bowl 60 halftime show featuring Bad Bunny will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's inclusive message and focus on bringing people together through music and dance at the Super Bowl halftime show represents an important milestone for Latin music and culture, serving as a counterpoint to criticism from some conservative groups about his selection as the first non-English speaking artist to headline the event.