Mark your calendar on us! While the lineup is stacked with heavyweights like Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Post Malone, and more — the real headline for us is Zara Larsson.
This will be one of her biggest U.S. appearances ever, cementing her global pop takeover as she joins the star‑studded roster for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026.
With Ryan Seacrest set as host for the 2026 welcoming, this year’s broadcast promises to be the longest in the show’s history — with an additional hour and a half of programming added.
According to a press release:
“The special will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and other locations. As previously announced, Ryan Seacrest will be joined by co‑host Rita Ora in New York’s Times Square. Other co‑hosts include Chance the Rapper leading the first live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, while retired NFL pro Rob Gronkowski returns alongside Julianne Hough, who makes her NYRE co‑hosting debut, in Vegas.”
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve airs Wednesday, Dec. 31, live via ABC from 8 p.m.–4 a.m. ET and the next day on Hulu.
✨ New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 Lineup
Headliners
- Zara Larsson ⭐ (her biggest U.S. appearance yet!)
- Mariah Carey
- 50 Cent
- Charlie Puth
- Post Malone
- Pitbull
Main Stage Favorites
- Demi Lovato
- Ciara
- Chance the Rapper
- Le Sserafim
- Lil Jon
- Madison Beer
- Maren Morris (Carnival Cruise Line)
Bands & Legends
- New Kids on the Block
- OneRepublic
- Goo Goo Dolls
- The All‑American Rejects
- Little Big Town
- 4 Non Blondes
- Rick Springfield
Breakout Voices
- Jessie Murph
- Chappell Roan
- AJR
- 6lack
- BigXthaPlug
- Leon Thomas
- Tucker Wetmore
- Jordan Davis
- Filmore
- Jess Glynne
- Russell Dickerson
Special Sets
KPop Demon Hunters (Huntrix voices: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! (Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean)
Zara Larsson’s biggest U.S. spotlight is finally here. Drop your thoughts below — will she steal the show at New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?
