New Year’s Eve organizers in Times Square, New York City, have revealed the official event lineup.
Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC, Greeicy, De La Ghetto, and Kapo will perform live in Times Square for the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebration.
NEW YORK, December 30, 2024 – The Times Square Alliance, One Times Square, and Countdown Entertainment, the co-organizers of Times Square New Year’s Eve, have announced the official event lineup for this year’s celebration. The lineup will feature live performances by Mark Ambor, Mickey Guyton, Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood, Jonas Brothers, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC, Greeicy, De La Ghetto, and Kapo. In addition to these performances, there will be various special activities and appearances throughout the evening.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. Following this, the Sino-American Friendship Association (SAFA) will present a spectacular Chinese cultural performance titled “A Spring Festival Celebration.” In 2024, the Chinese Spring Festival, which marks the beginning of the new year on the Chinese calendar, was inscribed on UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This performance will showcase Chinese flag dancing, opera, and a blend of modern and traditional music and dance to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Jonathan Bennett, a well-known actor and TV personality, returns as the host for the evening. He is the co-creator of the Hallmark+ reality series “Finding Mr. Christmas” and the star and Executive Producer of the Hallmark holiday film “The Holiday Sitter.” Bennett is famous for his role in “Mean Girls” and as the host of Food Network shows like “Cake Wars.”
He will be joined by Jeremy Hassell, an experienced live event and celebrity interview host, who has been co-hosting the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration since 2016.
Following are the Countdown Stages for the Times Square 2025 Live Performance:
- Mark Ambor performs his hit songs “Belong Together,” “Good to Be,” and “Our Way.”
- Mickey Guyton performs her hit songs, “My Side of the Country,” “House on Fire,” “All American,” and the unique Times Square New Year’s Eve tradition of singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” moments before midnight.
- Rita Ora performs on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
- Jonas Brothers perform on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
- Megan Moroney performs on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
- TLC performs on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
- Carrie Underwood performs on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
- Greeicy performs on Univision’s ¡Feliz 2025!
- De La Ghetto performs on Univision’s ¡Feliz 2025!
- Kapo performs on Univision’s ¡Feliz 2025!
- The Sino-American Friendship Association (SAFA) will present a cultural performance titled “A Spring Festival Celebration.”
- AGNEW, a New York dance group, will perform for the revelers
- Triad Brass, New York City’s 5-piece brass band featuring Grammy Award winner Jonathan Arons.
In addition to the performances, the evening will feature many more memorable moments, including:
The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news-gathering organization, will present its year-in-review newsreel featuring some of the most memorable events of 2024.
Thanks to Live X, people worldwide will have the chance to experience the excitement of the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration through a six-hour live webcast free of commercials. The webcast will showcase all the festivities, including musical performances by Mark Ambor and Mickey Guyton.
The 16th annual webcast will cover the action and festivities in Times Square, beginning with the Ball Raising at 6 p.m. EST. It will also feature live musical performances, hourly countdowns, behind-the-scenes stories, and star-studded interviews as anticipation builds toward the midnight countdown and the famous Ball Drop.
The highly anticipated festivities will feature an immersive virtual experience from One Times Square, the home of the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Celebration. Through the VNYE website, people worldwide can livestream the celebrations in Times Square.
- For more than 120 years, Times Square has stood as a vibrant beacon of global excitement on New Year’s Eve. This remarkable tradition originated in 1904 when the owners of One Times Square hosted festive rooftop celebrations to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with joy and hope. The inaugural Ball Drop celebration occurred in 1907, marking the beginning of an iconic ritual. Since then, the dazzling descent of the illuminated ball has become a cherished symbol of renewal and a universal expression of celebration as millions gather to watch the clock strike midnight, ushering in a fresh start amid cheers and fireworks.
Source: Times Square
— New Year’s Eve Schedule at Times Square, New York —
6:00 PM – 6:03 PM
- Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
The celebration begins atop One Times Square with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball, where representatives from Carnival Cruise Line, the National Medal of Honor Museum, and Times Square New Year’s Eve flip the giant switch that lights the Ball, accompanied by special pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square.
6:04 PM – 6:05 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
6:06 PM – 6:18 PM
- SAFA Chinese Cultural Performance
The Sino-American Friendship Association (“SAFA”) presents a spectacular Chinese cultural performance titled “A Spring Festival Celebration.” In 2024, the Chinese Spring Festival, which marks the beginning of the new year on the Chinese Calendar, was inscribed on UNESCO’s representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The performance highlights Chinese flag dancing, opera, and a mix of modern and traditional music and dance to celebrate the Year of the Snake on the Countdown Stage at Duffy Island between 46th and 47th Streets. The Chinese cultural performance will conclude with red and gold pyrotechnic effects.
6:20 PM
- Times Square 2025 Hats, Balloons, and Necklaces
The Times Square Alliance sanitation crew clad in bright red uniforms distributes tens of thousands of fun handouts to the Times Square revelers for cheering in the New Year. Planet Fitness provides festive purple and silver New Year’s Eve hats along with purple & yellow balloons tied with gold mylar ribbons. Carnival Cruise Line is providing fun illuminated necklaces.
6:50 PM – 6:55 PM
- ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Rita Ora
Rita Ora performs a medley of her hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
6:57 PM – 7:00 PM
- Hourly Kia Countdown with Jaymes Vaughan
As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett, joined by Jaymes Vaughan, will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 7 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wish for the New Year.
7:01 PM – 7:02 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
7:03 PM – 7:05 PM
- Highlights of Good Riddance Day
The Times Square New Year’s Eve host, Jonathan Bennett, will share highlights from Good Riddance Day with the Times Square revelers from the Countdown Stage.
7:40 PM – 7:45 PM
- ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers perform their hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
7:56 PM – 8:00 PM
- Hourly Kia Countdown with Dominick Critelli
As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett, joined by Dominick Critelli, will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 8 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wish for the New Year.
8:01 PM – 8:02 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
8:03 PM – 8:12 PM
- New Year’s Eve Dance Performance by Mark Ambor
Mark Ambor performs his hit songs “Belong Together,” “Good to Be,” and “Our Way” on the Planet Fitness Center Stage on Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets.
8:13 PM – 8:15 PM
- Kia NYE Inspiration
- 8:16 PM – 8:18 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
8:26 PM – 8:32 PM
- ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney performs her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
8:39 PM – 8:44 PM
- New Year’s Eve Dance Performance by AGNEW
New York dance group AGNEW will perform for the revelers on the Planet Fitness Center Stage on the Broadway Plaza between 45th and 46th Streets.
8:45 PM – 8:55 PM
- Roaming Street Performance by Triad Brass
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8:56 PM – 9:00 PM
- Hourly Kia Countdown with Jeremy Hassell
As we approach the New Year, Jonathan Bennett, joined by Jeremy Hassell, will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 9 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wishes for the New Year.
9:03 PM – 9:13 PM
- Roaming Street Performance by the NYPD Marching Band
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9:16 PM – 9:27 PM
- CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live”: Performance by Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton performs her hit songs My Side of the Country, House on Fire, and All American on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
9:37 PM – 9:43 PM
- ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
9:51 PM – 9:54 PM
- Times Square Alliance’s Highlights of 2024
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9:54 PM – 9:55 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
9:56 PM – 10:00 PM
- Hourly Kia Countdown with Planet Fitness
As we approach the New Year, Jamie Medeiros from Planet Fitness will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 10 o’clock hour, accompanied by a purple and yellow confetti release and colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. She will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share her wish for the New Year.
10:01 PM – 10:07 PM
- Univision’s ¡Feliz 2025!: Performance by Greeicy
Greeicy performs a medley of her hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
10:08 PM – 10:10 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
10:14 PM – 10:17 PM
- Carnival “Cruise into 2025”
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10:19 PM – 10:25 PM
- Univision’s ¡Feliz 2025!: Performance by De La Ghetto
De La Ghetto performs a medley of his hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
10:34 PM – 10:41 PM
- ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by
TLC
TLC performs their hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
10:50 PM – 10:53 PM
- One Times Square Preview
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10:54 PM – 10:55 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
10:56 PM – 11:00 PM
- Hourly Kia Countdown with Raúl de Molina
As we approach the New Year, Raúl de Molina will appear at the Countdown Stage to wish the Times Square revelers “Happy New Year” and lead the ten-second countdown to the 11 o’clock hour accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects atop One Times Square. He will also read several of the Confetti Wishes to be mixed into the confetti release at Midnight and share his wish for the New Year.
11:02 PM – 11:08 PM
- Univision’s ¡Feliz 2025!: Performance by Kapo
Kapo performs a medley of his hit songs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
11:10 PM – 11:13 PM
- NYC 400th Birthday Celebration
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11:14 PM – 11:15 PM
- Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-Host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
11:16 PM – 11:20 PM
- The Associated Press Presents 2024 Year-In-Review Video Highlights
The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news-gathering organization, presents a news reel highlighting some of 2024’s most memorable events.
11:37 PM – 11:46 PM
- ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Performance by Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood performs her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
11:55 PM – 11:58 PM
- Exceptional Musical Performance by Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton performs her version of John Lennon’s Imagine on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
11:59 PM
- The Sixty-Second Countdown
The Mayor of New York City pushes the crystal button that signals the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball and leads the final sixty-second countdown to the New Year on the Countdown Stage.
- The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
The lighted Ball descends 66.7 feet in sixty seconds. It is a geodesic sphere twelve feet in diameter and weighing 11,875 pounds. It is covered with 2,688 crystal triangles and lit by 32,256 LEDs.
MIDNIGHT –NEW YEAR’S DAY
- 2025 Sign
At the stroke of Midnight, the New Year’s Eve Ball lights are turned off as the New Year “2025” numerals burst to life shining high above Times Square.
- Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic Effects
The world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square, creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects. The three thousand pounds of confetti includes tens of thousands of wishes from revelers around the world, hoping for peace, love, good health, and a better future in the new year.
12:15 AM
- End of Show
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