Jack Black and Jack White to Headline SNL's Easter/Passover Show

The comedic actor and rock star will team up for the April 4 episode of the long-running sketch comedy series.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:08pm

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Saturday Night Live is airing a new episode on April 4, 2026, with Jack Black hosting and Jack White as the musical guest. The following week on April 11, Colman Domingo will host with Anitta as the musical guest. SNL airs at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 PT on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters

SNL is one of the most iconic and long-running sketch comedy shows on television, and the pairing of Jack Black and Jack White is sure to generate a lot of excitement and anticipation among fans. The show's ability to consistently attract high-profile hosts and musical guests is a testament to its enduring popularity and cultural relevance.

The details

Jack Black, known for his comedic roles in films like School of Rock and Tenacious D, will be hosting SNL for the fifth time. Jack White, the former frontman of The White Stripes, will be the musical guest for his seventh appearance on the show. In a promo for the episode, Black and White joked about the upcoming Easter and Passover holidays, with Black declaring, 'It's the Easter show, baby,' and White adding, 'Rising from the dead!'

  • SNL's April 4, 2026 episode will air at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 PT.
  • The following week, on April 11, 2026, Colman Domingo will host with Anitta as the musical guest.

The players

Jack Black

A comedic actor known for his roles in films like School of Rock and Tenacious D, who will be hosting SNL for the fifth time.

Jack White

The former frontman of The White Stripes, who will be the musical guest for his seventh appearance on SNL.

Colman Domingo

An actor who will be hosting SNL on the April 11, 2026 episode.

Anitta

A Brazilian singer who will be the musical guest on the April 11, 2026 episode of SNL.

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What they’re saying

“I'm Jack Black, and I'll be hosting SNL this week with Jack White!”

— Jack Black

“It's the Easter show, baby.”

— Jack White

“And the Passover show, homie. The two most metal holidays of all time. Lamb's blood!”

— Jack Black

“Rising from the dead!”

— Jack White

“Exodus!”

— Jack Black

The takeaway

The pairing of comedic powerhouse Jack Black and rock icon Jack White for the April 4 episode of SNL is sure to be a can't-miss event, blending humor, music, and the spirit of the upcoming Easter and Passover holidays in a way that will delight fans of the long-running sketch comedy series.