NHK announces 77th Kohaku Uta Gassen broadcast details

NHK has announced the details for the 77th Kohaku Uta Gassen, the annual New Year's Eve music program. The event is scheduled to take place on December 31, 2026, at NHK Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.

The broadcast is set to run from 19:20 to 23:45 across NHK General, BSP4K, BS8K, and NHK AM. The program will be divided into two parts: the first from 19:20 to 20:55, and the second from 21:00 to 23:45. Simultaneous and catch-up streaming will be available via NHK ONE.

Applications for free live audience attendance will open on October 1 at 11:00 via a dedicated website, with a deadline scheduled for October 15. Additionally, NHK plans a separate application process specifically for households registered with NHK ONE. Performers will be announced as they are confirmed.