A Holiday Tradition returns to the city: Jingle Ball takes over MSG

By NOS.3 Editorial Team

Each December, New York’s cultural pulse hits a different frequency. And for more than two decades, no event has captured that seasonal energy quite like Z100’s Jingle Ball. What began as a single radio-driven holiday concert has evolved into a national phenomenon, a sold-out multi-city tour where global pop stars meet thousands of their most devoted fans to close the year with a bang.

EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami will perform at Jingle Ball 2025 in New York. Photo: Getty Images North America – iHeart Media.

On December 12, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One lands once again at Madison Square Garden, bringing together one of its most eclectic lineups to date. Ed Sheeran, Conan Gray, Reneé Rapp, Zara Larsson, MONSTA X, and Laufey share the stage with emerging voices like Jessie Murph, Myles Smith, Alex Warren, BigXthaPlug, Nelly, Ravyn Lenae, and a special sing-along moment dedicated to KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. It’s a portrait of contemporary pop: cinematic, cross-genre, and powered by global fandom.

Freya Skye will be part of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Photo: iHeart Media.

Fans worldwide can tune in to Z100 via the free iHeartRadio app to experience the show live from MSG, while ABC will broadcast a network special later in the month followed by streaming on Hulu. With additional stops in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, and Dallas/Fort Worth, the tour continues to define itself as one of the most recognizable holiday circuits in the world.

This year also marks the introduction of the first official iHeartRadio Jingle Ball x JCPenney Collection, a 29-piece holiday line featuring sequined tops, faux leather skirts, fur jackets, and party-ready sweaters. It’s a fashion capsule built for the season, whether fans are heading to the arena or celebrating elsewhere.

Holiday looks from the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball x JCPenney Collection.

But 2025 adds another layer of meaning: the Jingle Ball Tour is partnering with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a nonprofit focused on inspiring pediatric patients through media, creativity, and education. A portion of ticket sales nationwide will support RSF, and exclusive online auctions will give fans access to rare experiences while contributing directly to the cause.

Seacrest Studios broadcast room supporting pediatric patients. Photo: Melissa Majchrzak.

RSF, founded by Ryan Seacrest, builds Seacrest Studios inside pediatric hospitals, offering young patients hands-on opportunities in radio, television, and digital storytelling. This December, the foundation celebrates its 14th studio opening at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, its first with bilingual programming that will reach children across the network. More expansions are on the horizon, including a new studio in New Orleans in 2027.

With this partnership, Jingle Ball 2025 becomes more than a concert. It becomes a platform for joy, connection, and creative possibility, uniting music and mission during the season that needs it most. Tickets for the New York show are available via Ticketmaster.

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