British band Sade will not attend the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony scheduled to hold on Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The band confirmed its absence in a statement published on its official website on Tuesday, November 10, expressing regret over missing the event.
“Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us,” the band said.
Sade described the honour as a reminder to appreciate its supporters and everyone who has embraced its music.
“Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks, not only to those who voted for us but also every single person who lets our music into their lives,” the statement added.
The group, made up of singer Sade Adu, bassist Paul Denman, saxophonist-guitarist Stuart Matthewman and keyboardist Andrew Hale, also acknowledged its manager, Roger Davies, and paid tribute to its longtime collaborator Mike Pela.
The band signed off the statement with the names of its members, describing Pela as its “fifth Sade” and saying the recognition belonged to him as well.
Sade will join Oasis in missing this year’s ceremony. Oasis had earlier confirmed that its members would neither attend nor perform at the event.
Both bands are among the 2026 inductees in the performer category, alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
Sade did not give a reason for its decision to skip the ceremony.
