Dakota Johnson to Host Saturday Night Live with Turnstile as Musical Guest
Dakota Johnson returns as host of Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, while punk-rock band Turnstile makes their debut as the musical guest. The episode airs on NBC and streams live on Peacock.
Dakota Johnson will host Saturday Night Live on October 3, 2026, marking her third appearance as the show's host. Johnson, known for roles in "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Madame Web," is promoting the upcoming adaptation "Verity," based on a Colleen Hoover novel starring Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett.
The episode will feature the punk-rock band Turnstile as the musical guest, performing live for the first time on the series. Turnstile, formed in 2010, earned Grammy nominations in 2023 and won two awards in 2026.
Season 52 continues to adjust its cast after recent departures, with TikTok personalities Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter joining the ensemble.
The broadcast begins at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and will be streamed live on Peacock, with the full episode available on the platform the following morning. Clips may also be posted on YouTube, though the complete show requires a Peacock subscription.