Looking at that calendar on the wall iPhone, there’s no denying it: 2025 is about to land in our rear view mirror, with a shiny new 2026 waiting on deck.
As you get ready to count down to midnight and ring in the new year, here’s a handy guide to the star-studded, televised/streamed revelry you can join in this Wednesday, December 31.
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026
🎤 Hosts: Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora (in Times Square), Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski (Las Vegas), Chance the Rapper (Chicago), and host TBA (puerto Rico)
🎵 Musical Performances: Diana Ross (Times Square headliner), plus (in alphabetical order) 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, Jordan Davis, KPop Demon Hunters‘ HUNTR/X (aka EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI), Leon Thomas, LE SSERAFIM, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, maren Morris, Mariah carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull (of course), Post Malone, Rick Springfield
New Year’s Eve 2025: TV Specials and Celebrations
New Year’s Eve 2025 promises a diverse range of television specials and celebrations, catering to a wide variety of tastes. From star-studded musical performances to year-end reviews, here’s a breakdown of what to expect on December 31st, 2025.
Major Network Specials
ABC – Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
As tradition dictates, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will once again ring in the new year. https://abc.com/shows/new-years-rockin-eve This year’s iteration boasts a notably remarkable lineup, including:
* Host: Ryan Seacrest
* Performers: Dua Lipa, Jelly Roll, and Jung Kook.
* Additional Celebrities: Tom Daley; Devil in Disguise‘s Chris Sullivan; The Paper‘s Chelsea Frei; Tiffany haddish, Ethan Slater, Brian Baumgartner, Jim Gaffigan, Lil Rel Howery, Nate Jackson, Carson Kressley, Loni Love, Chris Mann, Bobby Moynihan, Tom Papa, Rob Riggle, and Wanda Sykes.
* Streaming: Streaming details are yet to be announced.
NewsNation – Year in Review: The Moments that Mattered
NewsNation will offer a reflective look back at the year with Year in Review: The Moments that Mattered.
* host: Elizabeth Vargas
* Air Time: 11 p.m. ET
Nexstar Stations – Coast-to-Coast Countdown 2026
Nexstar stations are planning a comprehensive coast-to-coast festivity.
* Hosts: JD Roberto and Marysol Castro (NYC), Brad Perry and Teresa (Phoenix), Michael Yo and Nikki Novak (Las Vegas)
* Musical performances: Styx, Foreigner, UB40, Kevin Cronin, mac McAnally, Cheap Trick, 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker band, and Bri Bagwell.
* Air Time: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET
* Streaming: Check local stations’ platforms for streaming options.
Key Takeaways
* ABC is leading with a pop-focused musical celebration with Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
* NewsNation provides a more reflective option with its year-end review.
* Nexstar Stations offer a multi-city, classic rock-infused countdown.
* Streaming options vary by network and local station.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we approach 2026, expect further announcements regarding New Year’s Eve programming. Networks are continually updating their lineups to provide the most engaging and entertaining experiences for viewers as they welcome the new year.