There is plenty going on in in the Triangle for New Year’s Eve, including First Night Raleigh, which features live music, fireworks, and the famous Acorn Drop. In addition, there are a ton of low-priced New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Triangle.
But if you’d rather greet 2025 from the comfort of your couch, wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, there’s nothing wrong with that either! (Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.)
The New Year’s Eve ball drop at Times Square in New York city is the biggest, most iconic event, and there are several ways to watch. You can even watch it right here! (Scroll down.)
A special treat for North Carolina: Our own Renée Rapp will be featured on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025!
What Channel is the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop On?
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 is broadcast on ABC at 8 p.m. EST.
The hosts are Ryan Seacrest, Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski and Jeannie Mai.
Performers include:
- Alanis Morisette
- Blake Shelton
- Carrie Underwood
- Cody Johnson
- Dasha
- Dayanara Torres
- Ernest
- Hardy
- Jonas Brothers
- Kesha
- Laufey
- Lenny Kravitz
- Luis Fonsi
- Megan Moroney
- Natasha Bedingfield
- Pass the Mic Live
- Reneé Rapp
- Sophie Ellis Bextor
- T Pain
- Teddy Swims
- Thomas Rhett
- Tinashe
- TLC
How to watch the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Without Cable?
You don’t need cable (or even a TV) to watch the ball drop. A free live webcast will begin at 6 p.m. at timessquarenyc.org/times-square-new-years-eve/nye-live-webcast
If you find you are often wanting to watch network TV and you’re a cord-cutter, the least expensive option, by far, is a digital antenna, like this one. We like it for watching sports, but it can come in handy for events like the NYE Ball Drop as well.
Or watch right here, below!
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
You might also be interested in:
- Signing up for Triangle on the Cheap’s daily email
- Free events this week
- Day by Day list of holiday events
- Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle
- Christmas tree farms and lots near the Triangle
- Free pictures with Santa in the Triangle
- Holiday Markets in the Triangle
- Christmas Trains in North Carolina
More New Year Events in the Triangle
Check out our list of New Year’s Eve events in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:
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