Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 Performers

A record-breaking New Year’s Eve celebration live from Times Square and beyond.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Published: December 29, 2025

Country music’s hottest stars will ring in the new year during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026, airing live on ABC on Wednesday, December 31. This year marks the longest broadcast in the show’s history, featuring an extra 90 minutes of programming and performances from country and pop superstars.

How to Watch “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026”

When: Wednesday, December 31

Time: 8:00 p.m.- 4:00 a.m. EST

Where To Watch: ABC, next day on Hulu.

Who’s Performing on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026”

Musical icon Diana Ross will headline the event, which features 39 superstar acts. Country hitmakers include Jordan Davis, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Russell Dickerson, and Tucker Wetmore.

“Together we begin a new year. Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy - a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026,” said Diana Ross.

The 2026 broadcast features 39 performers spanning country, pop, hip-hop, and global music stars.

• 4 Non Blondes

• 50 Cent

• AJR

• BigXthaPlug

• Chance the Rapper

• Charlie Puth

• Chappell Roan

• Ciara

• Demi Lovato

• DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean

• Filmore

• Goo Goo Dolls

• Jess Glynne

• Jessie Murph

• KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X – EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI

• Leon Thomas

• LE SSERAFIM

• Lil Jon

• Madison Beer

• Mariah Carey

• New Kids on the Block

• OneRepublic

• Pitbull

• Post Malone

• Rick Springfield

• The All-American Rejects

• Zara Larsson

Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora will be live from New York’s Times Square, with GRAMMY-winning hometown native Chance the Rapper leading the first-ever “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside Julianne Hough, who makes her NYRE co-hosting debut as they take over the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 start?

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest begins airing at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, and runs through 4:00 a.m. ET, making it the longest broadcast in the show’s history.

What channel is New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on?

The live broadcast airs on ABC, with the full special available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Who is performing on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?

The 2026 lineup features 39 superstar performers, headlined by Diana Ross, along with country artists Jordan Davis, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Russell Dickerson, and Tucker Wetmore, plus major pop and hip-hop stars.

Who is hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?

Ryan Seacrest returns as host alongside Rita Ora. Additional live segments will be hosted by Chance the Rapper in Chicago and Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough from Las Vegas.

Is New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 live?

Yes. The special airs live from New York’s Times Square, with additional live countdowns and performances from Chicago and Las Vegas.