Night Live Scheduled to Return Oct. 31 with Inde Navarrette Hosting

Night Live Scheduled to Return Oct. 31 with Inde Navarrette Hosting

NBC announced that  Night Live is scheduled to return on October 31 in New York City, with actress Inde Navarrette set to host and singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams slated as musical guest. The lineup was first reported by TVLine, which noted the episode would follow a controversial October show hosted by Shane Gillis.

Deadline later confirmed that Navarrette, comedian Druski and veteran host John Mulaney will each helm back-to-back episodes in October and November, with musical performances by Gracie Abrams, The Strokes and Phoebe Bridgers. Variety and Pitchfork subsequently detailed the November hosts and musical guests, naming Druski with The Strokes on November 6 and John Mulaney with Phoebe Bridgers the following week.

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October 24, 2026
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Saturday Night Live to Return Oct. 31 with Inde Navarrette Hosting and Gracie Abrams Performing
Saturday Night Live to Return Oct. 31 with Inde Navarrette Hosting and Gracie Abrams Performing

TVLine • 24 Oct 21:30

After a week-long hiatus, the show will resume on Oct. 31, featuring actress Inde Navarrette as host and singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams as musical guest.

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October 22, 2026
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The Strokes and Phoebe Bridgers slated as upcoming SNL musical guests
The Strokes and Phoebe Bridgers slated as upcoming SNL musical guests

Pitchfork • 22 Oct 18:57

The Strokes will perform on November 6 with host Druski, and Phoebe Bridgers will appear the following week on a John Mulaney-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live.

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SNL Announces John Mulaney, Phoebe Bridgers, Druski and The Strokes for Upcoming Episodes
SNL Announces John Mulaney, Phoebe Bridgers, Druski and The Strokes for Upcoming Episodes

Variety • 22 Oct 17:00

Saturday Night Live revealed its upcoming hosts and musical guests, including John Mulaney, Phoebe Bridgers, digital creator Druski and the band The Strokes.

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Inde Navarrette, Druski and John Mulaney to Host Upcoming SNL Episodes
Inde Navarrette, Druski and John Mulaney to Host Upcoming SNL Episodes

Deadline • 22 Oct 17:00

Saturday Night Live announced that Inde Navarrette, comedian Druski and veteran host John Mulaney will each helm back-to-back episodes in October and November, with musical performances by Gracie Adams, The Strokes and Phoebe Bridgers.

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October 17, 2026
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Inde Navarette to Host Saturday Night Live on Oct. 31, Gracie Abrams as Musical Guest
Inde Navarette to Host Saturday Night Live on Oct. 31, Gracie Abrams as Musical Guest

TVLine • 17 Oct 21:30

Saturday Night Live will return on Halloween with actor Inde Navarette as host and pop singer Gracie Abrams as musical guest, following a controversial episode hosted by Shane Gillis.

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