New Year’s Eve in NYC is officially getting louder, longer, and way more star-studded. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026 just dropped its biggest lineup ever—biggest, longest, and most stacked lineup in the show’s more-than-50-year history. Think: pop queens, hip-hop legends, country favorites, K-pop stars, and nostalgic icons all packed into one very long, very loud night.
Here’s everything you need to know about the most-watched celebration of the year.
A Star-Studded Hosting Team
Ryan Seacrest returns to helm the festivities from Times Square alongside co-host Rita Ora. For the first time ever, the show features a live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, led by GRAMMY-winning Chance the Rapper.
Meanwhile, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns to Las Vegas, joined by Julianne Hough in her New Year’s Rockin’ Eve co-hosting debut, while global reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee and acclaimed actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez will lead festivities in Puerto Rico.
The Massive 2026 Performance Lineup
The No. 1 New Year’s Eve special for more than five decades, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve has delivered some truly iconic moments, from Taylor Swift’s 1989 medley to Jennifer Lopez’s sky-high performance, plus recent show-stoppers from Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, the Jonas Brothers, and Duran Duran.
And for 2026? The lineup is a powerhouse of talent. Diana Ross will ring in 2026 with a live headlining performance from Times Square, with other NYC performers including Ciara, LE SSERAFIM, Little Big Town, and Maren Morris.
Additional performers include:
- 4 Non Blondes
- 50 Cent
- 6lack
- AJR
- BigXthaPlug
- Chance the Rapper
- Charlie Puth
- Chappell Roan
- Demi Lovato
- DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean
- Filmore
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Jess Glynne
- Jessie Murph
- Jordan Davis
- KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X – EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI
- Leon Thomas
- Lil Jon
- Madison Beer
- Mariah Carey
- New Kids on the Block
- OneRepublic
- Pitbull
- Post Malone
- Rick Springfield
- Russell Dickerson
- The All-American Rejects
- Tucker Wetmore
- Zara Larsson
Why This Year is Historic
Last year alone, more than 29 million viewers tuned in at midnight as Carrie Underwood closed out the night in Times Square, and this year the production is scaling up.
Whether you’re braving the crowds in Times Square or ringing in 2026 from your couch with champagne in hand (warm, cozy, and way less crowded), this year’s celebration is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss. And don’t forget to admire the NYE ball while you’re at it–it’s the largest one ever!
When and Where to Watch
- 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- ⏰ Time: starting at 8 pm EST
- 📺 Network: ABC (Live Broadcast) Hulu (Streaming the next day)
- 📍 Locations: live from Times Square, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Puerto Rico