Performers to Expect at Times Square for New Year's Eve 2026

As attendees from across the globe prepare to celebrate the dawn of 2026, Times Square is set for a New Year's Eve filled with impressive live acts.

For over a hundred years, people have congregated at One Times Square to witness the New Year's revelry. This year, a lineup of celebrated artists including Diana Ross, Ciara, Maren Morris, and Little Big Town promises to captivate the audience.

But Times Square isn't the sole venue for high-profile performances this New Year's. Nashville hosts its own festivities with country music icons like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and CeCe Winans ready to entertain the crowds.

Complete Times Square New Year's Eve Performers List

The New Year's Eve extravaganza commences at Times Square at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, with the illumination and elevation of the iconic ball that will plummet at midnight. The night's entertainment roster includes celebrated figures from the arts industry:

Diana Ross's New Year's Eve Performance Schedule

The legendary Diana Ross will grace the Times Square Countdown Stage with a medley of her timeless hits "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" at 11:37 p.m. ET during ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." Ross's accolades include two Grammy Awards recognizing her Lifetime Achievements, along with prestigious honors such as a Tony, multiple American Music Awards, a Golden Globe, and recognition from the Kennedy Center.

Ciara's Performance Time for New Year's Eve

Grammy recipient Ciara is slated to perform in Times Square, with her set airing between midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET on the "New Year's Rockin' Eve" show, as per ABC's spokesperson. With 21 tracks gracing Billboard's Hot 100—like her 2004 chart-topping hit—Ciara's latest release is the album "CiCi," marking her first since 2019.

Performance Schedule for Little Big Town

Country ensemble Little Big Town plans to serve a mix of their popular songs starting at 9:35 p.m. ET on "New Year's Rockin' Eve." Over their 25-year career, the group boasts 32 songs on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, including their 2014 track that held the No. 1 spot for 13 weeks. Honors from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, coupled with three Grammy wins, underscore their success.

Maren Morris's Planned Performance Time

Rising country music sensation Maren Morris will perform various hits starting at 10:33 p.m. ET on "New Year's Rockin' Eve." Her musical journey took off with a 2016 breakthrough single that earned a Grammy and reached No. 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Morris's recent album "Dreamsicle" continues to solidify her presence in the music industry.

Robyn's New Year's Eve Set Time

Swedish pop icon Robyn will hit the stage with her 2010 fan-favorites "" and "" alongside her latest release at 9:18 p.m. ET on CNN's "New Year's Eve Live." "Dancing on My Own" received recognition as by the Associated Press' music editor. Comparisons to Donna Summer's "Last Dance" suggest its enduring impact.

Tones And I Performance Details

Australian artist Tones And I will kick off her set at 8:03 p.m. ET on the eve's festivities lineup in Times Square, delighting audiences with hits like "," "" and "". She'll make a return at 11:55 p.m. with her take on John Lennon's iconic "Imagine," preceding the countdown to 2026. Her track "Dance Monkey" reached No. 4 on Billboard's Hot 100, with her recent collaboration "Gone Gone Gone" continuing to climb the charts.

Timetable for Tonight's Times Square Performers

Eager to catch your favorite artists? Here's the schedule for tonight's performances (all times ET). Note that live broadcast times might slightly differ.

Lineup for CBS's "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash"

Nashville welcomes the new year with a musical celebration featuring Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman headlining, along with special appearances by CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Hosted by comedian Bert Kreischer and country star Hardy, the event airs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT and resumes between 10:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. ET/PT.

Midnight signals a countdown at the Nashville party, rounded off by the city's classic Music Note Drop and a fireworks display, according to event organizers.