Times Square Ball Drop 2026: Performers & Lineup

New York City is bracing for a star-studded New Year’s Eve, with performances scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. ET in Times Square.

For over a century, crowds have gathered to witness the iconic ball drop from atop One Times Square, and this year’s festivities promise a dazzling lineup featuring Diana Ross, Ciara, Maren Morris, Little Big Town, and more. But the Big Apple isn’t the only place to ring in 2026 with A-list talent; Nashville is also hosting a major celebration, “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” with performances by Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and CeCe Winans, among others.

Here’s a breakdown of who’s performing and when this New Year’s Eve.

Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Performance Schedule

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square officially began at 6 p.m. ET with the lighting and raising of the ball. The evening will feature performances from a diverse range of artists:

• James McCarthy
• B.o.B
• Ciara
• Tones And I
• LE SSERAFIM
• AGNEW, a New York dance group
• Robyn
• Little Big Town
• Xavi
• Maren Morris
• Ana Barbara
• Diana Ross

When Will Diana Ross Perform on New Year’s Eve?

Legendary singer Diana Ross is set to perform a medley of her hits, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” on the Countdown Stage in Times Square beginning at 11:37 p.m. ET on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on ABC. Ross has received two Grammy Awards for Lifetime Achievement—one as a solo artist and one with The Supremes—as well as a Tony Award, multiple American Music Awards, a Golden Globe, and Kennedy Center Honors.

When Will Ciara Perform on New Year’s Eve?

Grammy-winning singer Ciara’s Times Square performance is expected to air sometime between midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” according to an ABC spokesperson. Twenty-one of the R&B artist’s songs have appeared on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, including her 2004 hit “Goodies,” which topped the chart for seven weeks. Earlier this year, Ciara released “CiCi,” her first album since 2019.

When Will Little Big Town Perform on New Year’s Eve?

Country music group Little Big Town is scheduled to play a medley of their hits starting at 9:35 p.m. ET on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” The band has been together for over a quarter-century, with 32 songs charting on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, including their 2014 hit “Girl Crush,” which held the No. 1 spot for 13 weeks. Little Big Town has been named vocal group of the year six times by the Country Music Association and four times by the Academy of Country Music, and they’ve won three Grammys.

When Will Maren Morris Perform on New Year’s Eve?

Country music star Maren Morris is scheduled to perform a medley of her songs starting at 10:33 p.m. ET on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” The singer-songwriter, who released her latest album “Dreamsicle” earlier this year, rose to stardom with her 2016 hit “My Church.” The song won her a Grammy and peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

When Will Robyn Perform on New Year’s Eve?

Swedish pop star Robyn is scheduled to sing her 2010 songs “Dancing on My Own” and “Call Your Girlfriend” as well as her new single “Dopamine” starting at 9:18 p.m. ET on CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live.” “Dancing on My Own” was named the top song of the 2010s by the Associated Press’ music editor. A writer for Britain’s The Guardian recently likened it to Donna Summer’s “Last Dance” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”

When Will Tones And I Perform on New Year’s Eve?

Australian singer-songwriter Tones And I was set to perform her hits “Dance Monkey,” “Fly Away” and “Gone Gone Gone” starting at 8:03 p.m. ET on the official livestream of the festivities in Times Square. She’s expected to return at 11:55 p.m. for her version of John Lennon’s iconic song “Imagine” before the countdown to 2026. “Dance Monkey” climbed to the No. 4 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 2020, and “Gone Gone Gone,” her new song with David Guetta and Teddy Swims, has been on the chart for the past three weeks.

Times Square Performers: Schedule

Here’s a list of the scheduled performance times (all times Eastern). Organizers note that the times on the live schedule may not match the exact broadcast time.

• 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”
• 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”
• 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”
• 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”

“New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” Lineup

Music stars will help welcome the new year in Nashville on “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.” Five hours of festivities will air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET/PT.

Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman headline the celebration, with special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music artist Hardy serve as hosts.

The Nashville event includes a countdown at midnight and the city’s traditional Music Note Drop and fireworks.

• Jason Aldean
• Lainey Wilson
• Bailey Zimmerman
• CeCe Winans
• The Fisk Jubilee Singers
• Dierks Bentley
• Brooks & Dunn
• Rascal Flatts
• Zach Top
• Keith Urban
• Gretchen Wilson
• Stephen Wilson Jr.
• Riley Green
• Megan Moroney
• Dwight Yoakam
• Marcus King
• Cody Alan
• Caylee Hammack
• Comedian Dusty Slay
• UFC champion Kayla Harrison
• Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura
• Sirius XM host Buzz Brainard