Ludacris, Shaboozey and CORTIS are performing during NBA All-Star Weekend
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NEED TO KNOW
- Ludacris, Shaboozey and CORTIS are among the artists who are performing during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend
- The three-day event, which runs from Feb. 13 to 15 in Los Angeles, will feature a fan experience with headliners each night
- Several award-winning musicians are also taking the court for halftime shows and national anthem performances
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will feature both the league's best basketball players — as well as notable artists.
The annual three-day weekend, which takes place from Feb. 13 to 15 in Los Angeles, will include performances from Ludacris, Shaboozey, K-pop group CORTIS and Brandy, among others. Leading up to the event, the NBA announced the star-studded lineup that features dedicated performances for the national anthem, halftime and pregame.
While the weekend centers around the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 15, the jam-packed event also includes the Rising Stars, Slam Dunk contest, 3-Point contest and the Celebrity Game. Ahead of the AT&T Slam Dunk contest, Ludacris will take the stage as the headliner inside the Intuit Dome.
All of the competitions will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock — including the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. ET.
Here's everything to know about the NBA All-Star Weekend performers.
Who is headlining the NBA All-Star Weekend?
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The NBA announced in February that Ludacris would be headlining the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. The three-time Grammy winner will take over the Intuit Dome and perform ahead of the Slam Dunk contest, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. ET.
For those who can't make it to L.A., the performance will be available to watch on NBC and stream on Peacock.
In addition to his headlining performance, Ludacris will also take the stage on Friday, Feb. 13, as part of the NBA's fan experience, NBA Crossover, at the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert.
What other artists are performing during NBA All-Star Weekend?
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The NBA All-Star Weekend entertainment kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 12, when CORTIS will perform as part of the NBA Crossover Opening Night. The five-member K-pop group are set to perform throughout the weekend — including as the Celebrity Game halftime headliners.
The NBA also announced that Shaboozey will close out the NBA Crossover entertainment lineup as the third headliner on Saturday, Feb. 14. The "A Bar Song" artist will take the stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of the fan experience.
Who’s performing ahead of the NBA All-Star game?
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While there is no set halftime show for the All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 15, there is a pregame performance by composer and radio presenter, John Tesh. He is scheduled to perform his 1995 song "Roundball Rock" — which will mark the first time the song has been performed live in a sports arena.
In addition, there are two talented singers taking the court to sing the national anthem. Singer-songwriter Brandy will perform the U.S. national anthem, while Sarah McLachlan will represent her native country with the Canadian national anthem.
The game tips off at 5 p.m. ET, so all three performances will take place beforehand and be available to watch on NBC and Peacock.
Who’s performing at the Castrol Rising Stars game and the NBA HBCU Classic?
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Another unique game taking place over the weekend is the Castrol Rising Stars game, where the top NBA rookies and sophomores will compete against each other. The game is scheduled for Friday, Feb 13 at 9 p.m. ET.
Ahead of the Rising Stars game, The Voice season 28 winner, Aiden Ross, will perform the U.S. national anthem. Toronto native Chxrry will follow with the Canadian national anthem.
On Friday, Feb. 13, the league will also host the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic and feature the Hampton University Pirates against the North Carolina A&T Aggies in Kia Forum. Singer and actress Chlöe Bailey will serenade the stadium with the U.S. national anthem and the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The fifth annual NBA HBCU Classic begins at 11 p.m. ET, with Bailey's performance beforehand.
Who is the halftime artist at the All-Star Celebrity game?
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The Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game will include a special halftime performance from CORTIS. The K-pop group will take the stage halfway through the game, which takes place on Friday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. ET, and is airing on ESPN. CORTIS' performance will mark the first time the celebrity game has included a halftime show.
In addition to the K-pop performance, the game will include a stacked group of celebrities competing against each other — including Keegan-Michael Key, Mustard, Taylor Frankie Paul, Nicolas Vansteenberghe and GloRilla, among others.
NBA standout Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo, will serve as coaches, alongside Mookie Betts, Lethal Shooter, Anthony Anderson and Chris Brickley.
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