Bad Bunny Stuns with Puerto Rican Culture at Super Bowl 60

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, brought the heart of Puerto Rico to the 2026 Super Bowl 60 halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The performance celebrated Puerto Rican culture, combining music, dance, and powerful visuals.

He opened his show in a Puerto Rican sugarcane field setup, surrounded by jíbaros in traditional straw hats, older men playing dominos, and a piragua (shaved ice) stand. The stage represented Puerto Rican traditions, bringing the island’s vibrant culture to a global audience.

The superstar performed his hits, including “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Yo Perreo Sola,” on a set designed like a “casita” or small Puerto Rican home. Celebrities such as Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Karol G, and others appeared at his house party scene.

In a nod to Puerto Rico’s musical legacy, Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” played briefly as Bad Bunny crashed through the roof, honoring the Puerto Rican artists who paved the way for him.

He addressed the audience in Spanish: “Mi nombre es Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, y si hoy estoy aquí en el Super Bowl 60, es porque nunca, nunca dejé de creer en mí y tú también deberías de creer en ti, vales más de lo que piensas.” In English: “My name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, and if I’m here today at Super Bowl 60 it’s because I never, ever stopped believing in myself. You should also believe in yourself; you’re worth more than you think.”

Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance in a real wedding scene, performing “Die with a Smile” with salsa band Los Sobrinos, while a couple got married on stage with Bad Bunny as their witness.

He changed into a white suit for “Baile Inolvidable” and “NuevaYol,” performing at a block party set inspired by Brooklyn’s Caribbean Social Club. Ricky Martin performed Bad Bunny’s “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii,” highlighting Puerto Rico’s cultural identity.

During the performance of “El Apagón,” Bad Bunny raised the Puerto Rican flag, symbolizing the island’s resilience amid hurricanes, blackouts, and political struggles. The 13-minute show was entirely in Spanish, with a final message in English naming countries across the Americas and concluding with: “And my motherland, mi patria, Puerto Rico, seguimos aquí.” (“My homeland, Puerto Rico, we are still here.”)

The show ended with “DtMF,” featuring traditional Puerto Rican instruments like güiros and panderetas, blending folkloric culture with reggaeton and modern sounds.

Bad Bunny, one of the most-streamed artists worldwide, proved his global appeal on the biggest U.S. stage. This performance followed his Grammy win for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first all-Spanish album to win Album of the Year, celebrating Puerto Rican music traditions like bomba, plena, salsa, and música jíbara.

With this historic halftime show, Bad Bunny showcased Puerto Rican pride, resilience, and culture to millions worldwide, making Super Bowl 60 a memorable moment for Latinos everywhere.