New Year's Eve 2026: Who's Rocking Times Square and Nashville?

Times Square Celebration

Date: New Year's Eve 2026 Location: Times Square, New York Broadcast: ABC, CNN, Official Livestream Start Time: 6 p. m. ET

Lineup Highlights

• Diana Ross
• Performance Time: 11:37 p. m. ET

• Songs: "I'm Coming Out," "Upside Down"

• Ciara

• Performance Time: Between midnight and 12:30 a. m. ET

• Robyn
• Tones And I
• Little Big Town

Nashville's Big Bash

Date: New Year's Eve 2026 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Broadcast: CBS, Paramount+ Hosts: Bert Kreischer, Hardy

Lineup Highlights

• Jason Aldean
• Lainey Wilson
• Bailey Zimmerman
• CeCe Winans
• Fisk Jubilee Singers

Special Features

• Countdown
• Music Note Drop
• Fireworks

Event Details

• Times Square:
• Broadcast Channels: "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on ABC, "New Year's Eve Live" on CNN
• Livestream: Official livestream available

• Performance Schedule: 6 p. m. ET to after midnight

• Nashville:
• Broadcast Channels: CBS, Paramount+
• Performance Schedule: Mix of live performances and special appearances

Cultural Significance

The diversity of the lineup in Times Square reflects the global appeal of New Year's Eve celebrations, catering to a wide range of musical tastes. Nashville's event focuses on country music, showcasing the genre's top talents. Both events highlight the cultural significance of New Year's Eve as a time for music, celebration, and unity.