Miguel has returned to NPR’s Tiny Desk series with a new performance that connects his early 2010s breakout to his recent work. It is his first Tiny Desk appearance since 2012, when he performed a stripped‑down set soon after “Sure Thing” became one of his signature songs. NPR is presenting the 2026 concert as part of its ongoing Tiny Desk lineup and has published both the video and an accompanying description on its site.
The new set, filmed at NPR’s offices, features a live band and a small string section performing in close quarters behind the desk. Miguel’s set list includes songs such as “Sure Thing,” “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U),” “Sky Walker,” “How Many Drinks?,” “Do You…,” “Quickie” and “CAOS.” The arrangement places older material alongside newer releases tied to his recent CAOS era.
Credits published by NPR list Ray Brady as guitarist and music director, with additional musicians on bass, drums, keyboards, strings and backing vocals. The instrumentation is used to create fuller arrangements than a solo acoustic performance while still fitting the typical Tiny Desk space. NPR’s piece also notes that the concert was recorded in advance and released on February 3, 2026.
Miguel’s Tiny Desk is being promoted alongside other recent R&B‑focused installments and arrives as NPR opens submissions for its 2026 Tiny Desk Contest. The concert can be viewed on NPR’s website and YouTube channel, with the full video and track list available on the episode page.
