The lineup includes iconic sets from Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Kid Rock, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, Sammy Hagar & others
AXS TV is ringing in the New Year in style with a must-see New Year’s Eve Concert Marathon, packed with iconic performances from music’s most legendary artists. The celebration kicks off bright and early on Tuesday, December 31st at 8 am ET, delivering an epic 19-hour lineup of show-stopping sets from some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and country. The ultimate New Year’s Eve soundtrack features powerhouse performances from Fleetwood Mac, Queen, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, Blondie, Journey, Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, Sammy Hagar, and more. With 12 unforgettable concerts pulled from AXS TV’s acclaimed 2024 programming, the marathon takes viewers on a journey through decades of timeless hits, providing the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of 2025.
The all-day event kicks off with Fleetwood Mac Live in Boston at 8 am ET. Beloved rock legends Fleetwood Mac deliver a career-spanning set featuring enduring favorites such as “Say You Will,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” and more.
Queen: Live At Wembley follows at 10 am ET. Queen shines in their historic first concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986, which broke attendance records and featured a massive stage paired with the largest lighting rig built for a live show.
At noon ET, Southern rock superstar John Fogerty blazes through an electric set of Creedence Clearwater Revival hits and solo staples featuring “Bad Moon Rising,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Proud Mary,” and many more.
Founding Blondie members Debbie Harry and Chris Stein fuel this unforgettable special at 2 pm ET, as the pop culture pioneers unleash classic singles such as “One Way Or Another,” “Call Me,” “Rapture,” and “Rave.”
REO Speedwagon: Live at Moondance Jam takes the stage at 3:30 pm ET. REO Speedwagon delivers hits such as “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” and “Time For Me To Fly,” as well as “In Your Letter,” “Golden Country,” and “Like You Do,” each played live for the first time.
Kid Rock: Live From The Artists Den will air at 5 pm ET. Kid Rock performs an acoustic set in The Jungle Room at Graceland, before cruising over to the Presley Motors Automobile Museum for a high-octane electric set in front of an invite-only crowd.
ZZ Top: Live In Texas follows at 6 pm ET. “The Little Ol’ Band From Texas” heads to the Lone Star State for a once-in-a-lifetime show, performing deep cuts and chart-toppers including “Legs,” “La Grange,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” and many more.
AC/DC: Live at the River Plate Buenos Aires will start the primetime lineup at 8 pm ET. AC/DC’s Black Ice Tour makes a stop in Argentina’s capital city, as the Aussie rockers wage an audio assault on 70,000 screaming fans with a set featuring “Shoot To Thrill,” “Thunderstruck,” and “T.N.T.”
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway airs at 10:30 pm ET. The iconic 80s rockers storm into the Windy City to play their hit Lost Highway album in its entirety—marking the first time that the band had played a complete album live.
Journey: Live In Houston 1981 – The Escape Tour will air at 11:30 pm ET. Four months into MTV’s existence, the landmark platform presented this pivotal performance filmed mere days after Journey earned its first No. 1 album.
Sammy Hagar And The Wabos: Livin’ It Up ring in the New Year as the first full concert of 2025 on the network. Starting at 1:30 am ET, the Red Rocker blazes through an expansive setlist including “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Good Enough,” “Summer Nights,” “Best Of Both Worlds” and many more, joined by Van Halen legend Michael Anthony.
Wrapping the nearly 24-hour concert block is Willie Nelson at 3 am ET. Country music’s esteemed elder statesman blazes through an unforgettable evening stacked with classic favorites such as “Whiskey River,” “Man With The Blues,” and “On The Road Again.”
