As revelers from around the world ring in 2026 in New York City's Times Square, they're being treated to a New Year's Eve packed with live performances. Crowds have gathered to watch the ball drop from atop the skyscraper at One Times Square on New Year's for more than a century.At this year's festivities, organizers unveiled a star-studded lineup of entertainment featuring Diana Ross, Ciara, Maren Morris, Little Big Town and more. But it's not the only New Year's celebration with A-list performers on tap.
Some top country music stars usher in 2026 on CBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," with Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and CeCe Winans just a few of those taking the stage.Here's what to know about who is scheduled to perform, and when, this New Year's Eve.Full list of Times Square New Year's Eve performers New Year's Eve celebrations officially kicked off in Times Square at 6 p.m.ET with the lighting and raising of the ball that will drop at midnight.
The evening features performances from some big names in the entertainment world:James McCarthyB.o.B Ciara Tones And ILE SSERAFIMAGNEW, a New York dance groupRobynLittle Big Town Xavi Maren MorrisAna Barbara Diana RossWhen is Diana Ross performing on New Year's Eve?Legendary singer Diana Ross is scheduled to perform a medley of her hit songs, 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 is the recipient of two Grammy Awards for Lifetime Achievement — one as a solo artist and one with the Motown group The Supremes — as well as a Tony, multiple American Music Awards, a Golden Globe and Kennedy Center Honors.When is Ciara performing 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 arti...