Expanded Lineup for 2026 New Year's Rockin' Eve Announced

A star-studded lineup featuring Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and 50 Cent will headline Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026, as the annual broadcast expands to its longest format yet. The special, marking the 54th edition of the tradition that began in 1972, will air live on ABC from New York City's Times Square, Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico on December 31, starting at 8 p.m. ET and running until 4 a.m. ET the following morning. It will be available for replay on Hulu the next day.

The production, by Dick Clark Productions, adds 90 minutes to the program compared to previous years, promising the most extensive slate of musical performances in its history, with more than 85 songs across multiple locations. Ryan Seacrest will co-host from Times Square alongside Rita Ora, while Chance the Rapper leads the show's first live Central Time Zone countdown from his hometown of Chicago. In Las Vegas, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski returns to co-host with Julianne Hough, who makes her debut in the role for the special. Hosts for the Puerto Rico segment remain unannounced, as does the Times Square headliner, expected to perform just before the...