Diana Ross To Headline ‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest’
Diana Ross will ring in the New Year as the 2026 headliner for Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve With Ryan Seacrest. The legendary singer will perform live in Times Square, joining the most expansive lineup in the show’s more than 50-year history. Co-hosted by Seacrest and Rita Ora, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve airs live on Wednesday, Dec. 31 form 8 pm to 4 am EST on ABC, next day on Hulu.
The night kicks off in New York and continues through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond.
Ross will perform a medley of hits, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” which has seen a huge surge in streams since being featured in Season 5 of Stranger Things.
“Together we begin a new year. Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026,” said Ross.
See the full lineup for Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest here.
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
