How to watch Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2021
As Canada counts down to 2021, a star-studded musical night unfolds across the country.
It's time to ring in a new year and (finally) say goodbye to 2020. And what better way to ring it in than with our annual music-filled show on CBC? Hosted by Rick Mercer, Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2021 features great Canadian music performances from across the country.
Watch on Thursday, December 31 at 11 p.m.
How can I watch?
On CBC TV
Tune in to your local CBC station! Visit the program guide for more information.
On CBC Gem
Watch live on CBC Gem! Download the CBC Gem app from iTunes or Google Play, or watch in your browser.
On YouTube
No matter where you are in the world, ring in the new year with the rest of Canada on YouTube! We'll be live streaming at 11 p.m. ET, after which time the video will be available internationally on demand.
Who is performing?
Alan Doyle and friends from around Newfoundland and Labrador
Alan Doyle, Kim Stockwood, Fortunate Ones, The Once, The Ennis Sisters and Rachel Cousins will perform "We're Gonna Love Tonight".
Brett Kissel in Flat Lake, Alta.
Tune in for his performance of "A Few Good Stories".
The Jerry Cans and special guests in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Performing "Havava".
Lights and Felix Cartal in Vancouver, B.C.
Performing "Love Me".
Neon Dreams in Halifax, N.S.
From The Bus Stop Theatre, the group performs "All the People".
Random Recipe in Montreal, Que.
Performing "Out of the Sky".
Tyler Shaw with Simone Denny
Tune in for performances of "Remember" and "You're a Superstar".
LISTEN: CBC Music's holiday playlists
William Prince in Winnipeg, Man.
Performing "Wasted" from the Oodena Celebration Circle.
How are you spending your New Year's Eve this year? We miss you! Send us photos or greetings on your social channels using the hashtag #NYECBC so we can can ring in the new year and share this night together across the country.
Other fantastic acts this night include:
Shay Lia singing "Good Together"
ArtistsCAN performing "Lean on Me"
Dance Performances
Maritime Bhangra Group — Halifax
Mikey Harris — Winnipeg
Notorious Cree — Edmonton
The Basement Gang — Toronto