Thousands of people filled Wacker Drive to ring in the New Year.
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" airs Dec. 31 at 8/7c on ABC, and next day on Hulu, with the show's biggest lineup ever.
Chicago native Chance the Rapper will not only host but is among the lineup of performers for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve."
These stars are ready to ring in the new year! "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" announces its star-studded host lineup, joining from Times Square and beyond!
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," will add a Central Time zone midnight countdown live from Chicago for the first time in its more than 50-year history on ABC.
For the second year in a row, Ryan Seacrest will team up with award-winning musician Rita Ora as co-hosts for the renowned Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.