Times Square New Year’s Eve: Iconic Celebrations and Celebrity Performances

New York City is renowned for its vibrant New Year’s Eve celebrations, featuring a variety of performances by acclaimed artists across the city. Here’s an overview of the key events and celebrity performances scheduled for tonight, December 31, 2024:

Times Square Ball Drop

•Carrie Underwood: Performing her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.

•TLC: Delivering a medley of their classics. 

•Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Entertaining the crowd with her popular tracks. 

•Mickey Guyton: Performing John Lennon’s “Imagine” just before midnight. 

The festivities will be hosted by Jonathan Bennett, marking his eighth year as the ringmaster. 

Televised New Year’s Eve Specials

•ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”: Starting at 8:00 p.m. ET, this special includes performances by:

•Alanis Morissette

•Jonas Brothers

•Natasha Bedingfield

•TLC

•Rita Ora

•Megan Thee Stallion

•LL Cool J

•Sabrina Carpenter

•Jelly Roll

•Tyla

•CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen”: Beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET, featuring:

•50 Cent

•Shania Twain

•Sting

•Meghan Trainor

•CBS’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash”: Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Keith Urban, with performances by:

•Kane Brown

•Jelly Roll

•Luke Bryan

•Thomas Rhett

•Lainey Wilson

•Morgan Wallen

•Old Dominion

•Parker McCollum

•NBC’s “A Toast to 2024!”: A retrospective special airing from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET, hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, featuring special guests like Reba McEntire. 

•NBC’s “The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year’s Special”: Airing at 11:30 p.m., showcasing memorable segments with celebrity guests such as Rihanna and Lizzo. 

Additional Live Performances in NYC

•Phish at Madison Square Garden: The band continues its tradition with a New Year’s Eve concert, known for elaborate theatrical elements. 

•Funk Flex’s Winter Fest at Barclays Center: Featuring artists like Bryson Tiller, Meek Mill, and Cash Cobain. 

•Sandra Bernhard’s “Shapes & Forms” at Joe’s Pub: A mix of standup comedy and song, running through New Year’s Eve. 

•Bonobo at Elsewhere: For dance music enthusiasts, offering an engaging DJ set. 

•ZHU at Marquee and Terminal 5: Performing live electronic music sets to welcome the New Year. 

•Cityfox’s Event at Avant Gardner: Featuring techno, house, and electro music for a night-long celebration. 

These events showcase the diverse entertainment options available in New York City to ring in 2025, offering both in-person and televised experiences featuring a wide array of celebrity performances