ABC and Dick Clark Productions have unveiled the largest performer lineup and longest telecast in the show's 50-plus-year history for "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026," set to air live on Wednesday, December 31, starting at 8 p.m. ET, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
This year's extravaganza features an "explosive" roster of global icons, rising stars, and genre-spanning acts across multiple cities, including New York’s Times Square, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico, expanding the broadcast by 90 minutes to run until 4 a.m. ET for the first time ever.
Headlining the festivities is host Ryan Seacrest in his 21st year at the helm, joined by co-host Rita Ora in Times Square. Grammy winner Chance the Rapper will lead the inaugural live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, his hometown. In Las Vegas, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside Julianne Hough, making her co-hosting debut in the "Entertainment Capital of the World."
The performer slate boasts a diverse mix of pop powerhouses, hip-hop legends, country favorites, K-pop sensations, and holiday royalty, promising unforgettable sets from:
- Mariah Carey, the undisputed Queen of Christmas, delivering her iconic hits.
- Post Malone, bringing his genre-blending energy to the stage.
- 50 Cent, the rap icon set for a high-octane performance.
- Demi Lovato and Charlie Puth, pop sensations with powerhouse vocals.
- Chappell Roan and Ciara, rising stars and dance-floor dynamos.
- Maren Morris and Pitbull, infusing country and global party vibes.
- AJR, 4 Non Blondes, BigXthaPlug, and Grammy-nominated Chance the Rapper (also hosting).
- DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! featuring Busta Rhymes and T.I., for a hip-hop throwdown.
This marks the third year partnering with iHeartMedia for live radio simulcast on 150 stations nationwide, ensuring the party reaches millions. As the No. 1 New Year's Eve special, the show continues its legacy of epic moments—from Taylor Swift's 1989 medley to recent sets by Sabrina Carpenter and Lenny Kravitz—while pushing boundaries with multi-time-zone coverage and a record-breaking scale. Executive producers include Seacrest, Michael Dempsey, and Barry Adelman.
Tune in for a countdown that promises to make 2026 unforgettable.