DNC 2024 takes place in Chicago, from Aug. 19-22.
A scoreboard displays ‘DNC 2024’ ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center on August 16, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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The Democratic National Convention has landed in Chicago. Day 1 of the convention starts Monday (Aug. 19).
Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage later this week and officially accept the Democratic nomination for president.
John Legend, Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling are some of the celebrities slated to attend the DNC, and music fans are speculating (hoping) that Beyoncé and Taylor Swift could make an appearance too. Although Beyoncé gave Harris permission to use the track “Freedom” in her presidential campaign, there’s no official word on whether she will be at DNC 2024, while Swift is busy in London closing out the European leg of her Eras Tour.
Who will be performing at DNC 2024? Mickey Guyton, James Taylor and Jason Isabell are set to perform on Monday.
See below for more details on DNC 2024. From the schedule to speakers and where to watch and live stream.
How to Watch DNC 2024
Live coverage of this year’s convention will air across major networks and cable news. That means you can watch and stream coverage on channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and PBS in addition to CNN, MSBNC and C-SPAN.
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Those who don’t have access to live channels, can watch DNC 2024 via streaming providers such as DirecTV Stream (and satellite), Fubo, Sling TV, U-Verse and Xfinity/Comcast. Use ExpressVPN for international access to various streaming platforms.
ABC News will air one-hour primetime coverage of the 2024 DNC from 10 p.m. -11 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday and two-hour coverage on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. -11 p.m. ET.
CBS will air DNC coverage at 10 p.m. ET across the four days.
NBC News’ live coverage starts on Monday from 10-11 p.m. ET led by Lester Holt. TODAY’s Savannah Gunthrie will join Holt in anchoring DNC coverage on Tuesday from 10-11 p.m. ET and 9-11 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday.
All of the networks listed offer live streaming on their respective streaming services, apps and websites.
Where else can you watch and live stream coverage of DNC 2024? Stream live on Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku TV, Fire TV and the DNC’s social media platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
DNC Convention: Speakers, Schedule and More
The 2024 DNC Convention will take place at Chicago’s United Center from Aug. 19-22. This year’s convention theme is “For the People, For Our Future.”
According to the DNC website, coverage will air live from United Center from 6:15-11 p.m. ET/5:15-10 p.m. CT/3:15-8 p.m. PT.
Day one of the convention is themed “For the People,” day two is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” day three is “A Fight for Our Freedom” and “Four Our Future” leads day four.
Who will be speaking at the 2024 DNC? President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak on Monday along with former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver speeches on Tuesday.
Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will take the convention on Wednesday as well as former President Bill Clinton, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, per Axios.
This year’s DNC hosts include Washington and her former Scandal co-star Tony Goldwin, Kailing and The View’s Anna Navarro. According to CNN, Goldwyn will host on Monday night, Navarro on Tuesday and Kaling on Wednesday. Washington hosts on Thursday, the night that Vice President Harris will take the stage to formally accept the Democratic Nomination for president.
Upon accepting the nomination, Harris makes U.S. history as the first Black woman and first South Asian person to be nominated for president from a major party.
