• Ronan Keating hosts a New Year’s Eve special on BBC One and BBC iPlayer starting 11:30pm.
  • Line-up includes Boyzone reunion with Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch, plus Louise, Shona and Calum Scott.
  • Show pauses for midnight fireworks and resumes at 12:15am for more performances.

How to watch

Ronan Keating and Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer. The live special begins at 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve, pauses briefly for the midnight fireworks, and returns at 12:15am to continue the celebrations.

Who’s on the bill

Ronan Keating is joined by a nostalgic and contemporary mix of performers. Highlights include a highly anticipated reunion with his former Boyzone bandmates Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch. Boyzone were one of the UK’s defining pop groups of the 1990s, and this reunion promises a trip through some of the group’s biggest hits.

Pop star Louise, fresh from her Top 10 album Confessions, appears to bring upbeat 90s pop energy. West End and TV star Shona adds theatrical vocals and stage presence, while multi-platinum singer-songwriter Calum Scott performs his emotive hits for a modern, soulful touch.

Special moments to watch for

Expect collaborative performances and one-off arrangements crafted for the New Year’s Eve party. The Boyzone reunion is the evening’s major draw, offering fans a rare chance to see the classic line-up on stage. Ronan Keating will also perform solo numbers and duets with the guest artists throughout the night.

Schedule at a glance

Start: 11:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Midnight: Brief break for fireworks and national celebrations
Return: 12:15am — more music and special performances

More BBC New Year’s Eve coverage

This special is part of the BBC’s wider New Year’s Eve schedule, which includes Graham Norton’s annual programme, Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and Hogmanay celebrations. Viewers can also tune in via BBC Radio and BBC Sounds for complementary coverage.

Why it matters

Ronan Keating’s New Year’s Eve special mixes pop nostalgia with current chart talent, giving viewers familiar favourites and fresh performances as they ring in 2026. The short pause for the midnight fireworks ensures the show ties into national celebrations while keeping the party atmosphere alive.

For those planning their TV night, set reminders for 11:30pm on BBC One or stream live on BBC iPlayer to catch the full line-up and the Boyzone reunion.

Image Referance: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/articles/2025/ronan-keating-and-friends