WhenWed, Dec 25:00 PM
WhereRockefeller PlazaMidtown, NY
HostRockefeller Plaza
TicketsFreeThrough the organizer
What to expect
Live broadcast tree-lighting ceremony with major musical performances. The tree itself is lit daily from the ceremony through early January. The Rink at Rockefeller Center is open mid-October through April. Arrive by 3 PM for any viewing chance; TV view is genuinely better for most.
Good to know
- 21+ only. Bring government ID; it’s checked at the door.
- Free to attend.
- Seats and tickets are handled by the organizer; the button opens their page.