At a Glance
- 10:58 p.m. start time on NBC 5 for a 90-minute live broadcast.
- Live from Dallas’ Reunion Tower and Fort Worth’s Sundance Square.
- Pre-recorded sets from Fastball and Old 97’s, plus a Reunion Tower fireworks and drone show.
- Why it matters: North Texans can celebrate the New Year with local stars and spectacular visuals from home.
The 10th annual Lone Star NYE countdown returns for 2026, offering a 90-minute live broadcast that begins at 10:58 p.m. on NBC 5. The show will feature pre-recorded performances by Fastball and Old 97’s, followed by a fireworks and drone display from Reunion Tower.
Show Highlights
The broadcast opens with exclusive performances from two Texas favorites:
- Fastball – an Austin-based band known for the 1998 hit “The Way.”
- Old 97’s – a Dallas alt-country group famed for their live energy.
Tony Canales, President and General Manager of NBC 5 and Telemundo 39, said:
> “We’re very excited to bring our 10th ‘Lone Star NYE’ to North Texans, with an extended 90-minute program live from both Dallas’ Reunion Tower and Fort Worth’s Sundance Square this year.”
Rhett Miller, lead vocalist of Old 97’s, added:
> “Old 97’s used to do an annual New Year’s Eve gig in Dallas and it was always such a thrill and an honor to count down the new year in our hometown. It’s been a few years since we got to do that. And now to get to do it on such a prestigious platform as NBC is going to be an absolute blast. We love Dallas and we think 2026 is going to be the best year yet.”
Miles Zuniga of Fastball commented:
> “Things really are bigger in Texas – like New Year’s Eve in DFW with the Old 97’s on NBC 5!”
How to Watch
The show can be seen over the air on NBC 5, via cable/satellite, or streamed on several platforms:
- NBC Dallas-Fort-Worth News 24/7 live stream (Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+, Local Now)
- Peacock premium subscribers
- NBCDFW.com and the NBCDFW app
- Free “NBC 5 DFW” app on Apple and Google Play
Fireworks & Social Media
A stunning Reunion Tower fireworks spectacular and drone show will cap the night, presented by Hunt Realty Investments and Reunion Tower. Viewers can join the celebration on social media using #LoneStarNYE; selected posts will appear during the broadcast. A replay of the fireworks will be added the day after the live airing.
Key Takeaways
- 90-minute live broadcast starts at 10:58 p.m. on NBC 5.
- Featured artists: Fastball and Old 97’s.
- Fireworks and drone show from Reunion Tower, with replay the next day.
Lone Star NYE 2026 promises a memorable, community-focused celebration that blends Texas music, dazzling visuals, and easy access for viewers across North Texas.
