Jonas Brothers electrify Melbourne with NFL halftime show

MELBOURNE: The Jonas Brothers delivered a high-energy halftime performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a major moment in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia.

Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas took the stage on Friday, September 11, performing some of their biggest hits, including “Burnin’ Up” and “Sucker”, along with their latest track, “Listen When Sad”.

The trio also paid tribute to Australian music legend John Farnham during the show. Nick Jonas began singing “You’re the Voice”, prompting a huge response from the crowd as thousands of fans joined in.

The performance took place during the San Francisco 49ers’ clash with the Los Angeles Rams, an event that attracted more than 100,000 spectators to the iconic MCG.

The Jonas Brothers’ appearance had been highly anticipated in Australia, with the group describing the opportunity as a special moment ahead of the historic NFL fixture.

It was not the brothers’ first experience performing during an NFL halftime show. They previously appeared at an NFL Thanksgiving game in Dallas in 2022, when the Cowboys faced the New York Giants.

Following their Melbourne performance, clips from the show quickly spread across social media, with fans praising the brothers’ return to a major sporting stage.

Some fans also compared the performance with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show earlier this year. While many praised the Jonas Brothers’ set as one of the standout halftime performances of the year, others simply celebrated seeing the group perform in Melbourne.

Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His performance featured appearances from several major stars and became a major talking point across social media.