The Today Show rings in New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with a festive blend of music, food, and inspiring stories designed to send viewers into 2025 with a sense of optimism, or at least a full stomach. The episode attempts to balance the celebratory spirit of the holiday with a look back at the year’s events and a preview of what’s to come.
For the foodies, the show tackles the big changes anticipated in the fast-food industry for 2025. Will plant-based burgers finally take over? Will we all be eating insect protein? Only time (and The Today Show) will tell. Balancing the fast-food future-gazing, “TODAY Food” presents a segment with Aldo Sohm focusing on – what else? – New Year’s bites and bubbles.
But amid the holiday cheer, The Today Show also makes room for a serious story, featuring a teenage shark attack survivor sharing their experience for the first time. Adding a touch of nostalgia, Everdeen Mason of NYT Games offers a year-in-review, reminding us of the games that kept us entertained (or enraged) throughout 2024.
The real party starts with the Citi Concert Series, presenting performances by Dan + Shay and Kool & The Gang. It’s a safe bet that viewers will be encouraged to dance along from their living rooms. Nothing like starting those New Years Eve celebrations early.
The Today Show airs at 7 a.m. ET on NBC.
