Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest has announced the first wave of performers, confirming that the 2026 edition will deliver one of the most star-studded lineups in the show’s long history. Airing live on ABC on December 31, 2025, the iconic special will feature appearances from Mariah Carey, Chappell Roan, Chance the Rapper, Demi Lovato, Charlie Puth, Post Malone, Madison Beer, Zara Larsson, LE SSERAFIM, Ciara, 50 Cent, and the HUNTR/X collective—EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI.
Produced by Dick Clark Productions, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve remains the most-watched New Year’s broadcast in the United States, drawing more than 29 million viewers at midnight last year. The 2026 production raises the stakes further, featuring the longest runtime in the show’s 50-plus-year history. The live event will run from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET—an expanded 90-minute window designed to amplify its multi-city, party-style format. Viewers will also be able to stream the special the following day on Hulu.
This year’s edition is notable for its nationwide footprint. While Times Square remains the core location, the broadcast will incorporate performances and countdowns from cities across the country, including Chicago—marking the show’s first-ever Central Time Zone countdown—along with Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, and several additional sites. The special will also air live across 150 iHeartRadio stations. Below is the complete list of performers so far.
Mariah Carey
Chappell Roan
Chance the Rapper
Demi Lovato
HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI
Charlie Puth
Post Malone
Leon Thomas
LE SSERAFIM
Ciara
50 Cent
Madison Beer
Zara Larsson
Jessie Murph
Pitbull
6lack
One Republic
Lil Jon
Goo Goo Dolls
4 Non Blondes
All-American Rejects
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