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Happy Holidays — Special Programming Jan. 4, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2026

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Happy Holidays

PBS Western Reserve Celebrates the Holidays

Get in the festive spirit with these holiday specials!

Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

Arthur, Arthur's New Year's Eve

6:30 AM  PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1)

Arthur, Arthur's New Year's Eve 

Arthur has a hard time staying up to find out what really happens at midnight.

Hugh Bonneville

5 PM  Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

Great Performances, From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026

Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host. The celebrations showcase the virtuosic dancing of the Vienna City Ballet performed on location in sumptuous Vienna landmarks.

Sara Bareilles

6:30 PM  Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

Next at the Kennedy Center, Sara Bareilles: New Year's Eve with the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends  

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of song and celebration in this New Year's Eve special. From her first smash hit "Love Song" to her Broadway songwriting and later performing debut with the musical "Waitress," Bareilles' amazing artistry has been recognized with multiple Grammy and Tony awards and nominations. She will be joined by special guests Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, and David Ryan Harris for this career-spanning night.

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

Hugh Bonneville

8 PM  Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

Great Performances, From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026

Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host. The celebrations showcase the virtuosic dancing of the Vienna City Ballet performed on location in sumptuous Vienna landmarks.

Sara Bareilles

9:30 PM  Fusion (WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2)

Next at the Kennedy Center, Sara Bareilles: New Year's Eve with the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends  

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of song and celebration in this New Year's Eve special. From her first smash hit "Love Song" to her Broadway songwriting and later performing debut with the musical "Waitress," Bareilles' amazing artistry has been recognized with multiple Grammy and Tony awards and nominations. She will be joined by special guests Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, and David Ryan Harris for this career-spanning night.