It's the country's biggest year-end party, and the host lineup for this year's Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest is another stunner. Today, ABC revealed the stars who will lead the festivities from coast to coast—and we're now more excited than ever before to ring in 2026.
Who is hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?
Ryan Seacrest resumes his long-running role as the night's ultimate host on the main stage. Joining him in New York for the second year in a row is chart-topping artist Rita Ora. The pair will be in charge of the country's most iconic countdown in Times Square.
Chicago finally gets its own New Year's Eve broadcast this year and it will be hosted by none other than hometown star Chance the Rapper. He'll lead the countdown for the Central time zone while celebrating the city that shaped him.
NFL great Rob Gronkowski is back with hosting duties in Las Vegas. He'll be teaming with Julianne Hough as she makes her New Year’s Rockin’ Eve co-hosting debut.
What cities are hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?
The main broadcast, of course, is in NYC, where Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will handle the East Coast countdown. Chicago and Las Vegas will represent the Central and West Coast time zones. Puerto Rico will also be featured, but hosting duties and details are still to be determined. ABC has also hinted at additional locations beyond these announced hubs.
Who will be performing during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?
The full performance lineup is still under wraps, but expectations are high. New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is known for pulling in big name artists like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, the Jonas Brothers and Duran Duran. According to ABC and Dick Clark Productions, this year's lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
How to Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 airs live on ABC on Wednesday, December 31 beginning at 8pm ET. If you miss out on the action in real time, you can stream the full special the next day on Hulu.
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