# Turnstile and Taylor Swift Share SNL Stage

> Turnstile made SNL debut while Taylor Swift surprised host with birthday cake.
- Title: Turnstile and Taylor Swift Share SNL Stage · Pitchfork
- Summary: Turnstile made SNL debut while Taylor Swift surprised host with birthday cake. Turnstile became the first hardcore band to perform on SNL in 45 years after…
- Keywords: turnstile, taylor swift, snl, baltimore, dakota johnson, patient zero, birls, 2025, vmas, mtv vma artist director honors, camp flog gnaw carnival, rockefeller center
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/turnstile-and-taylor-swift-both-dropped-by-snl-last-night
- Author: Hattie Lindert
- Published: 2026-10-04T15:09:33.684+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: turnstile, taylor swift, snl, baltimore, dakota johnson, patient zero, birls, 2025, vmas, mtv vma artist director honors, camp flog gnaw carnival, rockefeller center
## Turnstile's SNL Debut
Turnstile made their Saturday Night Live debut last night, becoming the first hardcore band to hit the late-night stage in 45 years.
## Taylor Swift Presents Birthday Cake
Taylor Swift presented host and "Patient Zero" music video star Dakota Johnson with a birthday cake during her monologue.
## Dakota Johnson's Introduction
Johnson introduced Swift as her "literal therapist."
## SNL Season 52 Schedule
Turnstile are the second artist to play SNL’s 52nd season, which premiered last week with host Jalen Brunson and musical guest Katseye.
## Upcoming SNL Performances
Next week, Rosalía will perform alongside host Shane Gillis, and Gracie Abrams is set to play an October 31 show alongside host and Obsession star Inde Navarrette.
## Turnstile Tour Dates
Turnstile will finish out the month on a North American tour that will see them stop in St. Louis, Austin, Las Vegas, and more over the coming months.
## Key takeaway

Turnstile became the first hardcore band to perform on SNL in 45 years after their debut, sharing the stage with Taylor Swift who presented a birthday cake during her monologue.