Most Watched Super Bowl Halftime Shows: Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Rihana and More

The Super Bowl is a prime-time broadcast that has grown in viewership, having reached 123.7 million viewership in the year 2024. While the casuals might not watch the game, the Super Bowl Halftime Show-most certainly an improvement since the first celebrity headlined it back in 1970-attracts casual football fans in millions. The halftime show has been an important interlude for millions of viewers because of a cast of some of the largest names in entertainment.Here are some of the most watched Super Bowl halftime shows.


RiRi performed on a floating iPhone, captivating audiences with songs like Bitch Better Have My Money, We Found Love, Rude Boy, and Work. Her show's success was replicated in viewing figures, with more people tuning in than ever in Super Bowl history.


Beyoncé’s 50-foot-tall silhouette and songs like Run The World and Halo left the New Orleans crowd in 2013 stunned. Beyoncé’s mania surged after Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joined her on stage for Destiny's Child reunion.
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Justin Timberlake returned to lead a Super Bowl halftime show after the 2004 “Nipplegate” scandal, swaying the Minnesota crowd and millions at home with hits like Sexy Back and Can't Stop the Feeling!.


Lady Gaga performed at Houston's NRG Stadium, opening from the roof and performing hits like Poker Face, Born This Way, and Paparazzi. She then caught a football, causing excitement and resulting in massive viewing figures.


Katy Perry's popularity, Lenny Kravitz's timeless aura, and Missy Elliott's energetic Get Ur Freak On performance, combined with Left Shark's viral moves, broke the internet during the Super Bowl XLIX halftime performance, setting a new viewing figures record and keeping Perry's performance in the headlines for weeks.


The NFL celebrated Super Bowl 50 by featuring Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Mark Ronson for the halftime show in Santa Clara. Their anthems and experience in sold-out stadiums perfectly complemented the celebratory setting, with the crowd singing the iconic Viva la Vida.


Madonna performed at the Super Bowl XLVI, performing hits like Vogue and Music. She was joined by Nicki Minaj and M.I.A for Give Me All Your Luvin'. Despite her presence, M.I.A. managed to turn off the largest halftime audience ever at the time.


Bruno Mars, who is a captivating performer, engaged the audience at MetLife Stadium with his band The Hooligans, showcasing his talent. Red Hot Chili Peppers also made a memorable 15-minute appearance, adding to the excitement and memorable experience for all involved.


The NFL partnered with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira for Super Bowl LIV in Miami, performing 16 songs in under 15 minutes. Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Lopez's daughter Emme Muñiz joined them as guests, making the event a memorable celebration of Latin music and culture.
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