The Strokes made their fifth SNL appearance on 7 November
Published on 11/12/2026 at 11:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Strokes performed as musical guests on Saturday Night Live in New York City on 7 November 2026. The episode marked their fifth appearance on the NBC programme, and the band used the Studio 8H slot to perform two songs from Reality Awaits.
The Strokes brought Reality Awaits to Studio 8H
NBC’s November 7 episode listing names the band as the musical guest for the episode hosted by Druski. It places the performance in Studio 8H and identifies the booking as the group’s fifth appearance on the programme.
The broadcast set included Lonely in the Future and Going Shopping on 7 November. Musikexpress documents the performances as part of the band’s presentation of its seventh studio album, Reality Awaits.
The Strokes’ fifth SNL visit follows a 1998 formation
Formed in New York City in 1998, the band rose to prominence with its 2001 debut Is This It. Its early singles helped establish the New York indie-rock identity that still frames the group’s television appearances.
Reality Awaits is the seventh studio album, following Grammy-winning The New Abnormal from 2020. The 7 November performance therefore placed two songs from the latest record inside a television appearance rooted in the band’s earlier catalogue.
The Strokes pair the SNL set with new album visuals
A video for Lonely in the Future accompanied the SNL appearance. V Magazine details the puppet collaboration with the team behind British satirical programme Spitting Image, including puppet versions of the band members. The visual extends the album’s presentation beyond the broadcast while keeping one of the performed songs at its centre.
The Strokes: what fans in Germany need to know
- Performance: The Strokes appeared as Saturday Night Live musical guests on 7 November 2026 in New York City, at Studio 8H.
- Programme: The 7 November 2026 episode was carried live by NBC and Peacock.
- Songs: The set included Lonely in the Future and Going Shopping.
- Album: Both songs appear on the seventh studio record Reality Awaits, released in 2026.
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The Strokes: frequently asked questions
Where did The Strokes play on 7 November 2026?
They performed as musical guests on Saturday Night Live in New York City at Studio 8H on 7 November 2026.
Which songs did The Strokes perform on Saturday Night Live?
They performed Lonely in the Future and Going Shopping on 7 November 2026.
How many times have The Strokes appeared on SNL?
The 7 November 2026 episode was their fifth appearance as musical guests on the programme.
