The 2026 edition of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest has the most performers ever, with acts from New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, and other places on December 31. ABC adds 90 minutes to the show for a huge party from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. EST, with dozens of top artists from all over the world.
Discover the massive Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026 performers including Post Malone, 50 Cent & more—live on ABC Dec 31
In Times Square, Ryan Seacrest works with Rita Ora, and in Chicago, Chance the Rapper leads the first Central Time Zone countdown. Rob Gronkowski is back in Las Vegas with first-time co-host Julianne Hough. Details about Puerto Rico are still to come. This strong group of hosts promises a lot of fun at the event.
Some of the big names in the show are Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, 50 Cent, Demi Lovato, and Pitbull. There are also groups like New Kids on the Block and OneRepublic. Other performers are Charlie Puth, Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, LE SSERAFIM, Little Big Town, and KPop Demon Hunters voices EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI. Shemekia Copeland, J. Ivy, DJ Mike Dunn, and DJ Mike P. are all special guests in Chicago.
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