Voice Season 30 Goes Live on NBC
Thirteen contestants remain as NBC begins six live episodes through December 14, with viewers voting via TikTok or SMS.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Television
Live Poll
Do you plan to watch The Voice live and vote this season?
NBC's live shows for season 30 of The Voice begin November 9, with 13 contestants remaining after Cut Week. Viewers will vote for performers through TikTok or SMS during each live episode.
Why it matters
For the next six weeks, audience votes rather than coaches determine who advances, changing how contestants move through the competition. The live episodes also simulcast on NBC and Peacock in all time zones for the first time in the show's history.
The live episodes air every Monday at 9 p.m. ET through December 14, with the first five running one hour each and the finale running two hours. Voting opens at 9 p.m. ET and remains open until five minutes after the final performance.
The players
NBC
NBC is a major American broadcast television network that airs The Voice and simulcasts its live shows on Peacock.
Adam Levine
Adam Levine is a singer and former Maroon 5 frontman who returns as a coach on The Voice this season.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is a Grammy-winning singer and talk show host who coaches a team on The Voice this season.
Riley Green
Riley Green is a country music singer who coaches a team on The Voice this season.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is a rapper, actress, and producer who coaches a team on The Voice this season.
The details
Coaches Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Riley Green, and Queen Latifah built their teams this season. The live shows simulcast on NBC and Peacock in all time zones for the first time in the show's history, and the season's Dolly Parton Night tribute follows her death on August 25, 2026.
Timeline
August 25, 2026: Dolly Parton dies.
November 9, 2026: Live shows begin with viewer voting and Y2K Night Part 1.
November 16, 2026: Y2K Night Part 2 airs.
November 23, 2026: Dolly Parton Night tribute episode airs.
December 14, 2026: Two-hour live finale and season 30 winner announced.
Season Trajectory
Shifting live advancement decisions from coaches to viewers marks a departure from The Voice's long-standing coach-driven format. Simulcasting on NBC and Peacock across all time zones extends the show's reach beyond its traditional broadcast schedule.
Viewers can vote for live performers through TikTok or SMS from 9 p.m. ET until five minutes after each final performance. The live shows air on NBC and stream on Peacock in every time zone.
The takeaway
Viewers now have a direct role in deciding which contestants advance during the live rounds. Following the weekly broadcast schedule will show how the vote shapes the field through December.
What happens next
Live episodes continue every Monday at 9 p.m. ET through the December 14 finale, when the season 30 winner will be announced.
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