Ludacris to Headline NBA All-Star 2026 Performances in Los Angeles

The NBA and NBC Sports have just unveiled the exciting entertainment lineup for NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles, and it’s packed with amazing performances you won’t want to miss. Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Ludacris is set to headline the event, bringing his incredible energy to NBA All-Star Saturday on February 14. The anticipation is high for his performance ahead of the AT&T Slam Dunk, promising to electrify the crowd inside Intuit Dome starting at 5 p.m. ET, airing on NBC and Peacock to a global audience in over 200 countries and territories in 50 languages.

The following day, on February 15, the iconic music composer and TV personality John Tesh will be making history with a special live performance of his classic “Roundball Rock” at the 75th NBA All-Star Game. This marks the first time the legendary tune will be performed live inside a sports arena, celebrating the game’s return to NBC after 24 years. If you’re a fan of this iconic piece of sports music, you won’t want to miss this momentous occasion at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Before the big game kicks off, get ready for some incredible anthem performances. GRAMMY Award-winning artist Brandy will be singing the U.S. national anthem, while three-time GRAMMY Award winner Sarah McLachlan will deliver the Canadian national anthem live from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

And that’s not all – the entertainment continues with special performances throughout the weekend, including Aiden Ross, the winner of NBC’s “The Voice” Season 28, and Toronto native Chxrry showcasing their talents before the Castrol Rising Stars event. Plus, don’t miss out on the halftime show by the K-pop group CORTIS during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on ESPN.

For those looking to keep the party going, Ludacris, genre-defying star Shaboozey, and CORTIS will be performing at the NBA Crossover Concert Series from February 12-15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It’s going to be a weekend filled with incredible music, culture, and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

And let’s not forget about the Musical Director for NBA All-Star 2026, the talented Emmy Award-winning musician Adam Blackstone. With such an amazing lineup of performers, NBA All-Star 2026 is sure to be an unforgettable experience for fans everywhere.