The 2026 Macy's 4th of July fireworks display is set to top off a huge Independence Day, celebrating America's 250th anniversary in New York and Brooklyn. Here we explain how to watch the Macy's 4th July Fireworks 2026 online from anywhere with a VPN — including free ways to watch.
The 2026 Annual Macy's 4th July Fireworks starts at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on Saturday, July 4..
• U.S. — Live on Peacock | NBC via Sling TV/Fubo (free trial)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
The 50th annual Macy's Fireworks will feature entertainment and, of course, an epic fireworks extravaganza to mark 250 years of American independence. The show lasts two hours.
Expect live performances from Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey, Blake Shelton, and Noah Kahan.
The fireworks – more than 80,000 of them! – will be visible from Brooklyn and Manhattan from any area with an unobstructed view of the sky above the lower East River.
Not able to make it in person? You can watch it live on NBC and stream it live on Peacock.
Here's how to watch Macy's 4th July Fireworks 2026 online and potentially for free.
How to watch Macy's 4th July Fireworks 2026 in the U.S. without cable
In the U.S. , the Macy's 4th July Fireworks air on NBC TV at 8 p.m. ET with a Spanish alternative on Telemundo from 9 p.m. ET.
You can stream live on Peacock, from only $7.99/month.
Or, get Peacock for FREE when you sign up to the Walmart Plus trial – $1 for 30 days.
There are several ways you can access NBC, the most obvious one being to pull it down with one of the best TV antennas.
Alternatively, NBC is also in the channel line-ups of a good few of our picks for the best streaming services. That includes Sling TV, Fubo (5-day free trial), YouTube TV (free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.
How to watch Macy's Fireworks 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching Macy's Fireworks on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the Fireworks online thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Can I watch Macy's 4th July Fireworks 2025 in Canada, the U.K. or Australia?
Don't expect the Macy's 4th July Fireworks 2026 to be broadcast anywhere outside the U.S.
U.S. viewers spending the holiday overseas can still tune in as they usually would by using a VPN, such as NordVPN. Discover more above.
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