- Ronan Keating hosts a BBC One and iPlayer New Year’s Eve special from 11:30pm on 31 December 2025.
- The show features a Boyzone reunion with Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch, plus Louise, Shona and Calum Scott.
- Broadcast pauses for midnight fireworks and resumes at 12:15am for more performances.
H2: How to watch
Ronan Keating and Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer. The special begins at 11:30pm on New Year’s Eve. There will be a short break at midnight for the UK fireworks, and the show returns at approximately 12:15am for a second set of performances as the celebrations continue into 2026.
H2: Who’s on the line-up
Ronan Keating leads a largely nostalgic, music-led evening. Highlights confirmed for the night include:
- A reunion performance with former Boyzone bandmates Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch — a rare return of one of the UK’s most successful 1990s pop groups.
- Pop star Louise, riding the momentum of her recent Top 10 album Confessions, bringing upbeat 90s and solo hits.
- Shona, known for her stage and screen work and recently seen in the Australian jungle reality series, adding musical theatre-style vocals to the bill.
- Calum Scott, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter behind You Are The Reason, providing modern, emotional ballads.
Expect specially curated collaborations as Ronan and his guests celebrate well-known songs across three decades of pop.
H3: A night of nostalgia and new moments
The show promises a mix of throwback moments and fresh pairings. For fans of Boyzone, the Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch appearance is likely the evening’s emotional centrepiece. Louise’s feel-good pop and Calum Scott’s soaring vocals balance old-school pop with contemporary singer-songwriter energy. Shona’s theatrical presence will add a different texture to the programme.
H3: BBC’s wider New Year coverage
This special forms part of the BBC’s wider New Year schedule, which includes Graham Norton’s annual show, Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and regional Hogmanay coverage. The BBC is offering a full slate across TV, iPlayer, Radio and BBC Sounds to help viewers ring in 2026.
H4: Quick recap
- When: 11:30pm on BBC One / BBC iPlayer, 31 December 2025.
- Midnight break for fireworks; show resumes at about 12:15am.
- Guests: Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch (Boyzone), Louise, Shona and Calum Scott.
Tune in for an upbeat mix of reunion moments, festive hits and live performances designed to carry viewers through midnight and into 2026.
Image Referance: https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/articles/2025/ronan-keating-and-friends
