Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Had a Wedding No One Saw Coming
Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was one of the most talked-about parts of the championship game, but the performance made history in a way few expected. In the middle of his high-energy set at Levi’s Stadium, a real couple was legally married on stage in front of millions of viewers. The moment was more than a staged spectacle. It was a genuine wedding ceremony that folded seamlessly into a show packed with surprise performances, celebrity cameos, cultural celebration, and choreography. What unfolded during Bad Bunny’s 13-minute performance on February 8 in Santa Clara, California, combined music and personal milestones in a way that went beyond entertainment and moved into the realm of unforgettable shared experiences.
- Krishna Sagar
- 4 min read
When Bad Bunny took the stage for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium, fans expected a memorable performance from one of global music’s biggest stars. The Puerto Rican rapper and singer had already made history in the week leading up to the event by winning multiple Grammy Awards and becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year for a Spanish-language album. What no one expected was that the halftime show would include a real wedding taking place live on stage.
About five minutes into his show, which featured hits like “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo Perreo Sola,” and “Baile Inolvidable,” cameras shifted to a scene that looked like part of the set but turned out to be much more personal.
A bride and groom, dressed in traditional wedding attire, stood together as an officiant pronounced them married before an applauding group of dancers and spectators. Bad Bunny, who had been invited by the couple to their wedding, took part as a witness and even signed the marriage certificate, turning a moment of performance into a shared personal milestone.
The ceremony was quickly followed by a surprise musical turn as Lady Gaga appeared to perform “Die With a Smile,” celebrating love and joy alongside the newlyweds. The entire sequence blended seamlessly into the larger halftime show, which was infused with Puerto Rican cultural elements and featured other surprise appearances by Ricky Martin, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G, and Cardi B.
1. A Personal Celebration in a Global Moment
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was already poised to be historic. He was the first solo Latino artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, performing largely in Spanish and bringing a distinct cultural flair to the world’s most watched musical stage.
Yet the addition of a real wedding elevated the moment from a remarkable musical event to an emotional, once-in-a-lifetime personal celebration. 
According to reports from ESPN and other outlets, the couple actually invited Bad Bunny to be part of their wedding, which he could not attend in its original setting. Instead of declining, Bad Bunny invited them to tie the knot during his halftime performance, bringing their personal milestone to millions of viewers worldwide. 
Observers online reacted with amazement and delight as the event unfolded. Many viewers posted clips and commentary in real time, noting that the unscripted appearance of a genuine wedding brought an emotional depth and human connection to a performance already rich in spectacle, dance, music, and expert showmanship.
2. Music, Culture, and Shared Joy
Beyond the wedding, Bad Bunny’s halftime show was filled with musical surprises and cultural touches. Lady Gaga’s appearance brought mainstream pop energy into the mix, while Ricky Martin’s performance added a legendary Latin voice to the celebration.
Other artists and dancers woven into the show helped create a narrative of unity and cultural pride. The set incorporated a message of love across borders, reflecting the artist’s own commentary on unity and inclusivity at one of the largest international broadcasts of the year. 
The wedding itself became symbolic of that message, as Bad Bunny closed the performance with a bold visual of international flags and a statement on shared humanity.
The moment underscored how music and personal connection can transcend the typical boundaries of performance and speak to deeper values of love, commitment, and community.
3. An energetic Super Bowl performance
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show will be remembered for many reasons.
It was an energetic celebration of music, culture, and collaboration.
It brought unexpected celebrity cameos and dynamic performances to millions. And most unexpectedly, it featured a real wedding ceremony that honored a couple’s commitment in front of a global audience.
In merging a personal milestone with the spectacle of one of the world’s biggest stages, the performance left a lasting impression that went far beyond the usual halftime show.