Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood will perform
NBC and Macy’s light up the sky with America’s largest and most iconic fireworks display at the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. The star-studded event, hosted by Academy Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Ariana DeBose, will feature dazzling fireworks, musical performances and appearances by special guests, will air live Friday, July 4 from 8-10 pm ET on NBC and simulcast live on Peacock.
Telemundo’s telecast will air from 9-10 pm. An hourlong encore presentation of the show will air at 10 pm on NBC.
Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood will take the stage ahead of Macy’s breathtaking fireworks display against the New York City backdrop. The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The eye-catching pyrotechnics will be set to a musical score produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a live performance from DeBose. Inspired by the enduring spirit of America, the 25-minute musical score will celebrate themes of community, resiliency and shared connection.
The 49th edition of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will fire from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District, providing miles of prime public viewing.
The telecast will also celebrate the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the NBA’s return to NBC this fall.
Last year, the live special on NBC and Peacock drew 7.6 million viewers across all platforms, making it the most-watched July 4th special since 2021.
Additional show information, public viewing locations and live broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.
