"Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora return to host this year's broadcast from New York's Times Square. Chance the Rapper will lead the first-ever "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago. NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside "Dancing with the Stars" co-host Julianne Hough, who makes her "New Year's Rockin' Eve" co-hosting debut as they take over the "Entertainment Capital of the World." Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be revealed soon."
"This year marks a major milestone as the longest telecast in the show's history, including an additional 90 minutes of programming and will feature the soundtrack of the year. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" superstar performers include:- 4 Non Blondes- 50 Cent- AJR- BigXthaPlug- Chance the Rapper- Charlie Puth- Chappell Roan- Ciara- Demi Lovato- DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean- Filmore- Goo Goo Dolls- Jess Glynne- Jessie Murph- Jordan Davis- KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X - EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI- Leon Thomas- LE SSERAFIM- Lil Jon"
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 will air December 31 from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. EST on ABC and span multiple U.S. time zones including New York, Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico. Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will host from Times Square. Chance the Rapper will lead the first-ever live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago. Rob Gronkowski returns and Julianne Hough makes her New Year's Rockin' Eve co-hosting debut in Las Vegas. The telecast will be the longest in the show's history with an additional 90 minutes and a soundtrack of the year. Performers include Chappell Roan, Post Malone, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Demi Lovato, LE SSERAFIM and many more across the broadcast.
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