Sign up
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony 1
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony 2
Outdoor Party
One time only

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

At Rockefeller Center

Midtown, New York

Website
More activities in New York
⏰Arrive hours early for a decent viewing spot
⭐The Swarovski star topper weighs 900 pounds
📺Skip the crowds, it's broadcast live on TV

The tree that launches a million holidays: watch Rockefeller Center's towering spruce blaze to life with 50,000 lights while performers and a sea of bundled-up New Yorkers ring in the season.

Iconic NYC tradition
Festive crowds
Free event
Holiday spectacle

They recommend it:

Instagram
@littlekidbigcity_newyork

Wednesday, December 2

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center, New York, NY, USA

www.instagram.com

What are you into?

  • Iconic NYC tradition
  • Festive crowds
  • Free event
  • Holiday spectacle
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Midtown
  • New York

Coming up at Rockefeller Center

  • Golden HOF and NY Kimchi Opening

    Golden HOF and NY Kimchi Opening

    Wed Nov 4, 5pm

    Late-night Korean drinking den

  • Rockefeller Center Tree Arrival

    Rockefeller Center Tree Arrival

    Sat Nov 7, 10am

    Holiday tree arrival

  • Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

    Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

    Fri Dec 4

    Iconic holiday photo op

  • All events at Rockefeller Center

Upcoming nearby

  • R&B Karaoke and Comedy Hosted by Monifah and Jamie Roberts

    R&B Karaoke and Comedy Hosted by Monifah and Jamie Roberts

    Mon, Nov 2 · 8:00 PM

    Harlem

    Uptown Monday vibes

  • Medellin Fridays - Colombian Latin & Reggaeton Party

    Medellin Fridays - Colombian Latin & Reggaeton Party

    Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 PM

    Lower East Side

    Colombian beats & dance floor

  • Mondays in the Club with Lance

    Mondays in the Club with Lance

    Mon, Nov 2 · 9:30 PM

    East Village

    Free cabaret singalongs

  • SUSHI, SAKE & SING!

    SUSHI, SAKE & SING!

    Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00 PM

    Hell's Kitchen

    Omakase, sake & karaoke

  • Kompa Tuesdays

    Kompa Tuesdays

    Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM

    Lower East Side

    Haitian kompa dance night

  • Eloise at the Plaza

    Eloise at the Plaza

    Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM

    Midtown

    Eloise birthday celebration

  • SUNSET APERTIVO

    SUNSET APERTIVO

    Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

    Lower East Side

    Skyline cocktails & beats

  • MARVEL TOKON WEDNESDAYS

    MARVEL TOKON WEDNESDAYS

    Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM

    Washington Heights

    Fight games & late-night party

  • +16 events in the next days

Get picks every week

  • Fresh ideas picked for your taste
  • A little inspiration, every week

Eat & drink nearby

All · Restaurants · Bars · Cafés

  • Dim Sum happy hour

    Dim Sum happy hour

    166 m away

    Midtown

    Rooftop Dim Sum & skyline sips

  • Martini Hour

    Martini Hour

    439 m away

    Midtown

    Martinis & caviar bites

  • Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

    Kit Kemp Design Stories Afternoon Tea

    502 m away

    Midtown

    Designer afternoon tea