Nashville Big Bash 2026-2027: Lineup, TV Schedule & New Year’s Eve Details

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash returns December 31, 2026, as country music stars help Nashville ring in 2027 live on CBS and Paramount+.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Date Published: December 10, 2025

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will return on Thursday, December 31, 2026, bringing another night of country music performances and New Year’s Eve celebrations to Music City.

CBS has officially renewed Nashville’s Big Bash as part of a new multi-year agreement, ensuring the annual country music celebration will continue on the network beyond 2026.

The December 31 event will ring in 2027, which means fans may also see the upcoming show referred to or searched for as the Nashville Big Bash 2027.

The 2026 performers, hosts, and special guests have not yet been announced. CBS says additional details will be revealed in the coming months.

Nashville Big Bash 2026-2027 Quick Details

Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year: Ringing in 2027
TV Network: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+
TV Schedule: 8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. ET/PT
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
2026 Lineup: To Be Announced
Hosts: To Be Announced
Special Guests: To Be Announced

Who Is Performing at Nashville’s Big Bash 2026?

The Nashville Big Bash 2026 lineup has not been announced yet.

CBS has confirmed that this year’s performers, hosts, and special guests will be announced in the coming months.

The annual special has become one of country music’s biggest New Year’s Eve events, featuring performances from Nashville and appearances by some of the genre’s biggest stars.

This page will be updated with the complete Nashville Big Bash 2026-2027 lineup as performers are announced.

When Is Nashville’s Big Bash 2026?

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash takes place Thursday, December 31, 2026.

The celebration begins in 2026 and continues through Nashville’s countdown to 2027.

That distinction is important because the show may appear in searches as either the Nashville Big Bash 2026 or Nashville Big Bash 2027. Both refer to the New Year’s Eve celebration taking place on December 31, 2026.

What Time Is Nashville’s Big Bash on TV?

CBS has announced the television schedule for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

The show will air:

8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT

and

10:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. ET/PT

The multi-hour broadcast will air across all time zones as Nashville celebrates New Year’s Eve.

How to Watch Nashville’s Big Bash 2026

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will air nationally on CBS on December 31.

The special will also be available through Paramount+.

Paramount+ Premium subscribers will be able to stream the show live through the live feed of their local CBS affiliate.

Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have access to the live CBS feed through the service but will be able to watch the special on demand the following day.

Where Is Nashville’s Big Bash Held?

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash broadcasts live from Nashville, Tennessee, with the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration centered around downtown Nashville.

The annual event draws fans to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, while the television special has also featured performances and appearances from locations throughout Music City.

Additional information about the 2026 in-person celebration, including event schedules, entry information, and other locations involved in the broadcast, will be added as it is announced.

Nashville’s Big Bash Will Continue on CBS

Fans will be seeing Nashville’s Big Bash for more than just one more New Year’s Eve.

CBS and New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash announced a new multi-year agreement in April 2026 to continue the annual television special.

The deal keeps the Nashville celebration as part of CBS’ New Year’s Eve programming and continues the network’s partnership with Music City.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Sandra Restrepo directs the special.

When Will the Nashville Big Bash 2026 Lineup Be Announced?

CBS has not announced an exact date for the Nashville Big Bash 2026 lineup announcement.

The network says additional details about the lineup, hosts, and special guests will be revealed in the coming months.

As soon as the performers are officially announced, the complete lineup will be added here.

Nashville Big Bash 2026-2027 FAQ

Who is performing at Nashville’s Big Bash 2026?

The 2026 Nashville Big Bash performers have not yet been announced. CBS says the lineup, hosts, and special guests will be announced in the coming months.

When is Nashville’s Big Bash 2026?

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash takes place Thursday, December 31, 2026, as Nashville rings in 2027.

Is there a Nashville Big Bash 2027?

The December 31, 2026 Nashville Big Bash is the New Year’s Eve celebration that rings in 2027. Because of that, fans may search for the event as either Nashville Big Bash 2026 or Nashville Big Bash 2027.

What time does Nashville’s Big Bash start?

The CBS broadcast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on December 31. The first portion airs until 10:00 p.m., followed by a second portion from 10:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. ET/PT.

What channel is Nashville’s Big Bash on?

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash airs nationally on CBS.

Can I stream Nashville’s Big Bash?

Yes. Nashville’s Big Bash will be available on Paramount+. Premium subscribers can access the live feed of their local CBS station, while Essential subscribers will have on-demand access the following day.

Where is Nashville’s Big Bash held?

The celebration broadcasts live from Nashville, with the annual New Year’s Eve event drawing fans to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

Has the Nashville Big Bash 2026 lineup been announced?

No. The 2026 lineup, hosts, and special guests have not yet been announced. This page will be updated when CBS releases the performers.

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