BREAKING: The Voice has locked its Season 28 Live Finale, and the stage is set for a high-octane finish. The Top 6 perform live on Monday, December 15 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. The winner is revealed Tuesday, December 16 at 9 p.m. ET. Every note counts, because the champion will be chosen by the public, and the voting window is tight. This is a two-night event, loaded with guest performances and big swings from the final artists. The stakes have never felt higher.
Season 28 Hits Its Final Note
The finale returns to two nights after a fall run that often aired once a week due to NBA coverage. That means more music and more suspense, with a Monday performance night followed by a Tuesday results show. Expect sleek production, surprise duets, and a few superstar moments. Guest performers are set to include XG and Khalid, a fresh pop pairing that hints at a finale built for replay value.
Public voting opens right after the Top 6 take the stage on Monday. It closes early on Tuesday, ahead of the live results. The finish line is in the hands of fans, and the margin will be razor thin.
Set a reminder to vote the moment the Top 6 performances end. Those minutes matter.
The Rule Shifts That Changed Everything
Season 28 has been defined by bold ideas. The show rewired its own playbook and it worked. A second chance, a new kind of strategy, and a prize beyond the trophy pushed artists to take risks.
- Carson Callback, a host-driven revival that pulled one Blind Audition back into the game
- Artist-selected battles, singers picked their own matchups, not the coaches
- Mic Drop button in Knockouts, one coach pick from each team earned a public vote for a Rose Parade performance
- Playoffs reset, each coach advanced one finalist, then two wild cards were added by public vote to complete the Top 6
These shifts did more than stir drama. They made artists think like producers. Matchups felt personal. Song choices got sharper. The field arrived at the finale tested and ready.
The Finale Field, Our Read From Inside Rehearsals
Six artists, six lanes, one title. You will hear a country storyteller with cut-glass tone. A powerhouse soul vocalist who can float and roar in one song. An alt-pop stylist with left-field instincts and arena confidence. A roots rocker who thrives on live-band energy. A modern R and B singer who treats runs like a language. And a quiet, emotive indie voice that sneaks up on you, then lands the punch.
Coaches have been hands-on this week, fine-tuning keys, trimming intros, and locking in transitions. Expect at least one stripped piano take, one tempo switch mid-song, and one big choir moment. If a finalist lands a career song on Monday, they will own the vote overnight. This is not just about range, it is about identity and recall. Who do you remember when the credits roll.
How The Schedule Could Decide The Winner
Most of the fall aired as single nights, which rewarded momentum artists who could hold attention across long gaps. Now the finale is back to two nights, with voting squeezed between them. That favors finalists who deliver a Monday performance that lingers. It also gives room for slower-burn storytellers to connect. Expect recency, simplicity, and clarity to rule. The cleanest message will move phones.
Voting opens after Monday’s show and closes early Tuesday. Time zones can affect your window, so do not wait.
Here is your quick guide to the finish line:
- Monday, Dec 15 at 9 p.m. ET, Top 6 perform live on NBC
- Voting opens right after the show ends
- Voting closes early on Dec 16, before the results broadcast
- Tuesday, Dec 16 at 9 p.m. ET, winner revealed, with guest performances
- Vote using the official NBC app and the show’s website, follow the on-screen prompts
Celebrity Angles You Will Feel Onstage
Coaches have shaped this season with intent. The Mic Drop twist created star moments weeks before the finale, and that swagger has lingered. Offstage, one coach doubled down on holiday spirit with a new seasonal single featuring a past winner, a reminder that The Voice can launch real collaborations. Onstage this week, look for the coaches to lean into legacy duets and watch-the-coach react moments. Those cutaways sway fence-sitters. The finale is a music special and a character study, and that mix is why it lands every December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is The Voice finale?
A: Performances are Monday, December 15 at 9 p.m. ET. The winner is revealed Tuesday, December 16 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
Q: How do I vote?
A: Use the official NBC app or the show’s website. Voting opens after the Monday show and closes early Tuesday.
Q: What is the Carson Callback?
A: It is a season 28 twist where the host brought back one artist who did not get a chair turn in Blinds.
Q: What is the Mic Drop button?
A: Each coach tagged one artist in Knockouts. Those picks faced a public vote for a Rose Parade performance slot.
Q: Do guest performers affect the results?
A: They do not change the vote count, but those moments boost excitement and keep viewers tuned in until the reveal.
The bottom line, Monday decides everything. Six artists will throw their biggest punches, the public will call it, and a new Voice will rise. Warm up your voting fingers, clear your calendar, and get ready to watch a star get made. 🎤
