As 2025 draws to a close, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious celebration yet. The 2026 edition promises the biggest lineup in the show’s decades-long history, stretching across time zones and musical genres with a marathon of performances set to light up the night.
Broadcast live on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET on December 31 and continuing through 4 a.m., the celebration spans multiple cities including New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico. Viewers can also catch the replay the following day on Hulu.
Ryan Seacrest will again take the helm from Times Square, joined by Rita Ora in New York, while Chance the Rapper reports in from Chicago. In Las Vegas, Julianne Hough teams up with Rob Gronkowski for what promises to be a high-energy segment.
The artist lineup reads like a music festival roster: Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Chappell Roan, Charlie Puth, Pitbull, and 50 Cent are just some of the headliners. Fans can also look forward to sets from OneRepublic, Ciara, Little Big Town, Goo Goo Dolls, and more.
Organizers are pushing the envelope this year with the longest broadcast window to date, aiming to feature more acts and more locations than ever before. The variety in the musical roster is deliberate, meant to capture every taste — from pop and rap to rock and country.
One key piece of the puzzle remains: the identity of the Times Square headliner. That final announcement could set the tone for what is already shaping up to be a record-breaking show.
Whether viewers tune in for the fireworks, the star power, or the midnight countdown, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 is aiming to ring in the new year on the highest of notes.