Gorillaz to make ’SNL’ debut in March

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Gorillaz is set to perform on Saturday Night Live for the first time. The Damon Albarn-led animated band - which consists of cartoon members Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D - will make their SNL debut on March 6. The episode will be hosted by actor [...]

Gorillaz is set to perform on Saturday Night Live for the first time.

The Damon Albarn-led animated band - which consists of cartoon members Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D - will make their SNL debut on March 6. The episode will be hosted by actor Ryan Gosling, who's starring in the upcoming movie Project Hail Mary.

Gorillaz will release a new album, The Mountain, on Feb. 27. They're performing the record in full during two shows in Los Angeles on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

The Gorillaz exhibit House of Kong will also be open in LA from Feb. 26 to March 19.

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