The countdown to a brand new year is reaching a fever pitch as ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026’ prepares for its most ambitious broadcast yet. This legendary special is expanding its global footprint by returning to Puerto Rico for a massive celebration featuring hometown hero Daddy Yankee and local host Roselyn Sánchez. This historic inclusion brings a vibrant energy to the more than fifty-year tradition of the show as it broadcasts live from five major musical hubs including New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Nashville.
The festivities begin on Wednesday 31 December at 8 pm on ABC with Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora anchoring the evening from the center of Times Square. Music icon Diana Ross is set to lead the New York lineup while viewers can also enjoy a groundbreaking Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago hosted by Chance the Rapper and Jamila Woods. From the high-energy Vegas segments led by Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough to a performance roster featuring superstars like Mariah Carey and Post Malone, the night is designed to offer something for every music fan.
As the celebration spans multiple time zones and genres, the sheer scale of the 2026 event highlights its status as the most musically diverse edition in history. Rising stars like Chappell Roan and Le Sserafim join a stacked lineup that will be accessible through traditional broadcast, next-day streaming on Hulu, and over one hundred and fifty iHeartRadio stations nationwide. This unprecedented global gathering ensures that the transition into the new year will be filled with the sounds of the world’s biggest artists and the infectious spirit of a truly international party.