New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Times Square: A Star-Studded Lineup
As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, New York City’s iconic Times Square is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration. The event, which has been a century-old tradition, will feature a dazzling array of live performances by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. This year’s festivities promise to be an unforgettable experience, with a lineup that includes legendary singer Diana Ross, Grammy-winning artist Ciara, country music stars Little Big Town and Maren Morris, and many more.
Performers and Schedule
The celebrations in Times Square will kick off at 6 p.m. ET with the lighting and raising of the iconic ball that will drop at midnight. The evening’s entertainment will feature a diverse range of artists, including James McCarthy, B.o.B, Ciara, Tones And I, LE SSERAFIM, AGNEW, Robyn, Little Big Town, Xavi, Maren Morris, Ana Barbara, and the one and only Diana Ross. Each performance is scheduled to take place at a specific time, ensuring that attendees and viewers can plan their evening accordingly.
Diana Ross: A Legendary Performance
Diana Ross, a two-time Grammy Award winner for Lifetime Achievement, is set to perform a medley of her hit songs, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” on the Countdown Stage in Times Square. Her performance, scheduled to begin at 11:37 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” With a career spanning over six decades, Ross is a music icon, and her appearance at the New Year’s Eve celebration is highly anticipated.
Ciara and Other Performers
Ciara, a Grammy-winning singer, will take the stage sometime between midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET, performing a medley of her hit songs. Other notable performers include Little Big Town, who will play a medley of their hits starting at 9:35 p.m. ET, and Maren Morris, who will perform a medley of her songs starting at 10:33 p.m. ET. Robyn, a Swedish pop star, will sing her hit songs “Dancing on My Own” and “Call Your Girlfriend” on CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live” at 9:18 p.m. ET.
Nashville’s Big Bash
In addition to the Times Square celebration, CBS will broadcast “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET/PT. The event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, CeCe Winans, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, among others. The celebration will include a countdown at midnight and the city’s traditional Music Note Drop and fireworks.
Full List of Performers and Schedule
For those interested in catching their favorite acts, here is a list of the scheduled times for each performance (all times Eastern):
- 6:03 p.m.-6:05 p.m. — James McCarthy sings the national anthem
- 6:30 p.m.-6:43 p.m. — B.o.B performs two of his hits plus a new song
- 8:03 p.m.-8:14 p.m. — Tones And I performs three of her hit songs
- 8:26 p.m.-8:32 p.m. — LE SSERAFIM performs their hit songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on ABC
- 8:41 p.m.-8:46 p.m. — AGNEW, a New York dance group, performs
- 9:18 p.m.- 9:31 p.m. — Robyn performs three of her hit songs on “New Year’s Eve Live” on CNN
- 9:35 p.m.-9:42 p.m. — Little Big Town performs a medley of their hit songs on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
- 10:02 p.m.-10:08 p.m. — Xavi performs a medley of his hit songs on “Feliz 2026” on Univision
- 10:33 p.m.-10:41 p.m. — Maren Morris performs a medley of her hit songs on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
- 11:02 p.m.-11:08 p.m. — Ana Barbara performs a medley of her hit songs on “Feliz 2026”
- 11:37 p.m.-11:46 p.m. — Diana Ross performs a medley of her hit songs on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
- 11:55 p.m.-11:58 p.m. — Tones And I returns for a special performance ahead of the ball drop
- After midnight — Ciara performs a medley of her hit songs on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
Conclusion
The New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square and Nashville promise to be an unforgettable experience, with a star-studded lineup of performers and a range of activities to enjoy. Whether you’re attending in person or watching from home, this year’s festivities are sure to be a memorable way to ring in 2026. For more information on the performers and schedule, visit Here
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