French TV Rings in 2026 with Diverse New Year's Eve Entertainment

French television networks have curated a rich slate of entertainment for New Year's Eve 2025, catering to audiences of all ages with a mix of family programming, music, comedy, and films. TF1 kicks off the afternoon with three Christmas telefilms—'Noël avec un prince', 'Noël a disparu', and 'Un Noël enchanté'—starting at 2 PM. Meanwhile, France 2 schedules 'SOS Fantômes 2' and its sequel 'SOS Fantômes: l’héritage' after the 1 PM news, and France 3 features the western movie 'Geronimo' at 2:25 PM. Popular series such as 'NCIS' on W9 and 'Grey’s Anatomy' on TF1 Séries Films also fill the daytime slots.

For family-friendly fare, Gulli airs "Les Croods 2: une nouvelle ère" while 6ter broadcasts 'Astérix le Gaullois'. In the evening, TF1's prime time presents 'Le grand bêtisier du 31' hosted by Christophe Beaugrand, offering a humorous retrospective. France 2 celebrates with 'La grande soirée du 31 de Paris', featuring live performances from artists like Amir and Pascal Obispo. M6’s highlight is a special musical show broadcast live from the Dôme de Paris at 9:10 PM, hosted by Élodie Gossuin and Olivier Minne. This nearly three-hour event includes performances from Patrick Hernandez, Lorie, Julien Doré, Jean-Pierre Mader, Hélène Ségara, Kendji Girac, and others, promising a festive atmosphere leading to a vibrant countdown to midnight.

Canal+ offers comedy with stars such as Jérémy Ferrari, while RMC Story and TMC provide blooper shows for lighthearted entertainment. Documentaries and various fictions are spread across channels to cater to diverse viewer preferences.

This extensive lineup ensures a lively and inclusive celebration on French TV for New Year's Eve, blending nostalgia, comedy, music, and family fun to welcome 2026 in style.