A Look Back at Past Super Bowl Halftime Shows (PHOTOS)

Jessica Napoli February 1, 2019, 6:00 pm

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Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show — Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Justin Timberlake

**Year:** 2018

**Joined by:** The Tennessee Kids and University of Minnesota Marching Band

Lady Gaga performs during the Super Bowl LI Halftime Show in 2017 — Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Lady Gaga

**Year:** 2017

Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show — Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Coldplay

**Year:** 2016

**Joined by:** Beyonce and Bruno Mars

Super Bowl 50 - Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos — Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Coldplay

**Year:** 2016

**Joined by:** Beyonce and Bruno Mars

Katy Perry performs during the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show — Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Katy Perry

**Year:** 2015

**Joined by:** Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott

Katy Perry and Missy Elliott perform onstage during the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show — Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Katy Perry

**Year:** 2015

**Joined by:** Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott

Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show — Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Katy Perry

**Year:** 2015

**Joined by:** Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott

Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show — Elsa/Getty Images

Bruno Mars

**Year:** 2014

**Joined by:** Red Hot Chili Peppers

Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium — Elsa/Getty Images

Bruno Mars

**Year:** 2014

**Joined by:** Red Hot Chili Peppers

Beyonce performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show — Graythen/Getty Images

Beyonce

**Year:** 2013

**Joined by**: Destiny’s Child

Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child perform during the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show at Superdome in New Orleans — Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Beyonce

**Year:** 2013

**Joined by**: Destiny’s Child

Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show — Madonna

**Year:** 2012

Fergie, will.i.am and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas perform during the Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 — Al Bello/Getty Images

The Black Eyed Peas

**Year:** 2011

**Joined by:** Usher and Slash

Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas performs with Slash during the Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show — Al Bello/Getty Images

The Black Eyed Peas

**Year:** 2011

**Joined by:** Usher and Slash

Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show — Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

The Black Eyed Peas

**Year:** 2011

**Joined by:** Usher and Slash

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at halftime of Super Bowl XLIV — Win McNamee/Getty Images

The Who

**Year:** 2010

Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show — Donald Miralle/Getty Images

The Who

**Year:** 2010

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII — Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

**Year:** 2009

Musician Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII — Doug Benc/Getty Images

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

**Year:** 2009

Bridgestone Super Bowl XLII Halftime Show — Donald Miralle/Getty Images

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

**Year:** 2008

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers wave to the crowed after performing at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona — Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

**Year:** 2008

Prince performs at half time during Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida on February 4, 2007 — Steve Grayson/Getty Images

Prince

**Year:** 2007

**Joined by:** Florida A&M marching band

Super Bowl XLI: Pepsi Halftime Show — Prince

**Year:** 2007

**Joined by:** Florida A&M marching band

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at halftime during Super Bowl XL — Allen Kee/Getty Images

The Rolling Stones

**Year:** 2006

Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform at halftime during Super Bowl XL — Theo Wargo/Getty Images

The Rolling Stones

**Year:** 2006

Paul McCartney performs during the Half-Time Show of Super Bowl XXXIX — Theo Wargo/NFL

Paul McCartney

**Year:** 2005

Paul McCartney performs during the Half Time Show of Super Bowl XXXIX - February 6, 2005 — Theo Wargo/NFL

Paul McCartney

**Year:** 2005

Janet Jackson performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII — Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

Janet Jackson

**Year:** 2004

**Joined by:** Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly and Justin Timberlake

Janet Jackson and surprise guest Justin Timberlake perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII — Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

Janet Jackson

**Year:** 2004

**Joined by:** Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly and Justin Timberlake

Shania Twain performs during halftime — Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Shania Twain

**Year:** 2003

**Joined by:** No Doubt and Sting

2003 Super Bowl XXXVII Halftime Show — Al Bello/Getty Images

Shania Twain

**Year:** 2003

**Joined by:** No Doubt and Sting

U2 performs during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI — Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

U2

**Year:** 2002

Super Bowl XXXVIII: Pre-Game Show — Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The Kings of Rock and Pop: Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly

**Year:** 2001

Musical Performers at Super Bowl XXXV — James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo byDoug Pensinger/ALLSPORT

The Kings of Rock and Pop: Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly

**Year:** 2001

Britney Spears performs with Aerosmith during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001 — Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT

The Kings of Rock and Pop: Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly

**Year:** 2001

Phil Collins Performs In The Tapestry Of Nations Theme During The Halftime Show Of Supe — Brian Bahr/Getty Images

A Tapestry of Nations featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and an 80-person choir

**Year:** 2000

Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias perform during half time of Super Bowl XXXIV — Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

A Tapestry of Nations featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and an 80-person choir

**Year:** 2000

Toni Braxton Is Surrounded By Performers In The Tapestry Of Nations Theme — Brian Bahr/Getty Images

A Tapestry of Nations featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and an 80-person choir

**Year:** 2000

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On Sunday, thousands of people will be attending Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta to watch the New England Patriots take on Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, hundreds of millions of people will be watching the game at home.

Some people tune in for the touchdowns, others for the commercials, and even more for the Pepsi Halftime Show. Everyone pauses for the 12-15 minute concert happening on the field. This year Maroon 5 is taking center field and will be joined by rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi.

Not a Football Fan? What to Watch Instead of Super Bowl LIII

The halftime show has been a long standing Super Bowl tradition, so let’s take a look back at the artists who have danced and sang their hearts out over the past 19 years.

Super Bowl LIII, Sunday, February 3, 6:30/5:30c, CBS