Jack White Set to Appear on 'Saturday Night Live'

The White Stripes frontman will be the musical guest on the April 4 episode, with Jack Black hosting.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:51pm

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Jack White of the White Stripes is confirmed to be the musical guest for the April 4 episode of Saturday Night Live. This will mark White's fifth time performing on the show as a solo artist, following previous appearances in 2012, 2018, 2020, and 2023. Actor and Tenacious D vocalist Jack Black will host the episode, making his fifth time hosting SNL.

Why it matters

White is a regular on SNL and considered an apt fit for the show, known for his raw, unpredictable performances that feed off the live TV energy. His diverse catalog of music from The White Stripes and his solo work also translates well to the SNL stage.

The details

White's last time serving as musical guest on SNL was in 2023, but he also appeared during the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert in 2025. Fans are excited about the upcoming episode, with some even suggesting it would be interesting if Jack White hosted and Jack Black was the musical guest.

  • Jack White will perform as the musical guest on the April 4, 2026 episode of Saturday Night Live.
  • White's last time as SNL musical guest was in 2023.
  • White also appeared during the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert in 2025.

The players

Jack White

The frontman of the rock duo The White Stripes, who has appeared as a musical guest on SNL five times as a solo artist.

Jack Black

The actor and vocalist of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D, who will be hosting the April 4, 2026 episode of SNL for the fifth time.

Saturday Night Live

The long-running sketch comedy TV show on NBC.

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What’s next

SNL has not announced any other details about the April 4, 2026 episode beyond the confirmation of Jack White as the musical guest and Jack Black as the host.

The takeaway

Jack White's raw, unpredictable performances have made him a regular and beloved musical guest on Saturday Night Live over the years, and his upcoming appearance alongside host Jack Black is sure to be an exciting episode for fans of both artists.