Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell Host SNL in May; Paul McCartney Performs

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 8, 2026 12:39 PM ET

Saturday Night Live has revealed its closing lineup for Season 51. The final three episodes will air in May.

Filmogaz.com reports the May schedule includes Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell Host SNL in May; Paul McCartney Performs. Each show pairs a high-profile host with a prominent musical guest.

May 2 — Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo will make her hosting debut on May 2. She will also serve as that episode’s musical guest.

Rodrigo has appeared on SNL twice before as a musical guest. She performed in 2021 with Keegan-Michael Key and in 2023 with Adam Driver.

Her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, arrives June 12. Previous records include Sour (2021) and Guts (2023).

May 9 — Matt Damon and Noah Kahan

Matt Damon returns as host on May 9. This will be his third time hosting, after 2002 and 2018.

Damon earned an Emmy nomination for his 2018 appearance. He stars in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, which opens July 17.

Noah Kahan is the musical guest for May 9. He makes his second SNL appearance, following a 2023 performance on an episode hosted by Emma Stone.

Kahan released his fourth album, The Great Divide, on April 24. The May 9 show follows that release closely.

May 16 — Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney

Will Ferrell will headline the season finale on May 16. He returns for his sixth time as an SNL host.

Ferrell was an SNL cast member from 1995 to 2002. He remains known for comedies such as Elf, Anchorman, and Step Brothers.

Ferrell also spearheads a new Netflix comedy series called The Hawk, which he created and stars in. Sir Paul McCartney will appear as the musical guest for the finale.

Additional context

The three-week stretch concludes Season 51 with a blend of music and comedy. Each episode pairs established performers with current recording artists.

Expect sketches, musical numbers, and guest turns tied to recent projects. Filmogaz.com will monitor updates and final lineups ahead of each broadcast.