For many music lovers, watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is a must-do every New Year’s Eve. This yearly broadcast has become a beloved holiday tradition for people of all ages. The special will air live and feature live performances, celebrity hosts, and the famous Times Square ball drop as we welcome 2026.
Ryan Seacrest will host this year’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, which will include celebrations across the country, countdowns for different time zones, and plenty of live music before and after midnight.
When To Tune In: New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 Broadcast Timeline
| Segment | Eastern Time (ET) | Central Time (CT) | Pacific Time (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast begins | 8:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Live performances continue | 8:00–11:58 p.m. | 7:00–10:58 p.m. | 5:00–8:58 p.m. |
| Times Square ball drop | 11:59 p.m. | 10:59 p.m. | 8:59 p.m. |
| Post-midnight performances | 12:00–4:00 a.m. | 11:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. |
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will broadcast live on December 31st, starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time and continuing into the new year. The show is planned to celebrate New Year’s Eve across different time zones, with events and performances lasting well past midnight on the East Coast.
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026: City-By-City Coverage
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is a multi-city event with segments woven into the national broadcast throughout the night.
| City | What Happens There | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| New York City (Times Square) | Main broadcast hub, headline performances, and the iconic ball drop | Ryan Seacrest |
| Chicago | Central Time Zone countdown and live performances | Chance the Rapper |
| Las Vegas | Live performances and celebratory segments | Julianne Hough, Rob Gronkowski |
| Puerto Rico | Global New Year’s celebration segment | Daddy Yankee, Roselyn Sánchez |
New Year’s Rockin‘ Eve 2026 is set to have an incredible lineup of performers, bringing together artists from many different genres and eras. The iconic Diana Ross will be headlining the show in Times Square. Joining her are confirmed performers like 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, 4 Non Blondes, LE SSERAFIM, 6lack, AJR, and DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic featuring Busta Rhymes, T.I., and Wyclef Jean, with even more artists to be announced.
This year’s show is being touted as the biggest and longest in New York Run Events history, featuring almost eight hours of live music and entertainment that extends before and after midnight. The event aims to create the feel of a New Year’s Eve party spanning multiple cities, connecting people from New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, and other locations with celebrations and performances across the country.
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