{"id":148618,"date":"2025-10-28T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=148618"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:25:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T06:25:41","slug":"rockefeller-center-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/rockefeller-center-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend this Christmas season at the Rockefeller Center in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over 125 million people journey to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/things-to-do-city-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" rel=\"noopener\">  New York City<\/a> each year to witness a single spectacle: the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. This isn&#8217;t just any Christmas tree; it&#8217;s a towering symbol of holiday cheer, a tradition that began humbly in 1931 with a 20-foot balsam fir decorated by construction workers. It has even made it to popular films like Miracle on 34th Street and shows like 30 Rock. This indisputable symbol of Christmas celebrations in the city deserves a place on your bucket list too. Keep reading to find out all the information needed to plan your visit to the most beloved Christmas attraction in New York this festive season.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/c14bba352a08d4cadd3c948304f348e9-Rockefeller-Center-Christmas-Tree.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=1200&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/c14bba352a08d4cadd3c948304f348e9-Rockefeller-Center-Christmas-Tree.jpg\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"177477554\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\" sizes=\"888px\"><\/p>\n<h2>Handy information<\/h2>\n<h3>Christmas Tree Lighting:<\/h3>\n<p><b>Date:<\/b>  Scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 7pm to 10pm. The tree will be officially lit at 9:57 PM in a live televised event. It&#8217;ll remain lit from December 4, 2025 to early January <b>Timings:<\/b> 5am to 12am (Daily); 24 hours on Christmas Day; 5am to 9pm on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/p>\n<h3>Ice Skating:<\/h3>\n<p><b>Timings:<\/b> 11am to 11pm<\/p>\n<h3>Top of the Rock:<\/h3>\n<p><b>Timing:<\/b> 9am to 12am <\/p>\n<h2>Why spend Christmas at the Rockefeller Center? <\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Become part of a timeless tradition that has brought locals and tourists together to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/rockefeller-center-tickets-tours-c-3545\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> the Rockefeller Center<\/a> for more than 90 years.<\/li>\n<li>The tree will be decorated with 50,000 multicolored LED lights and crowned with a 2018 Swarovski crystal star covered in about 3 million crystals.<\/li>\n<li>You will be hard-pressed to find a more marvelous Christmas display anywhere else in the country. That\u2019s saying a lot considering that all of New York City does Christmas with much fanfare. <\/li>\n<li>Witness the opulence, extravagance, and grandiosity of a Rockefeller Centre Christmas in person at least once in your lifetime. It will far surpass your expectations, we promise.<\/li>\n<li>You will walk away from this festive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/rockefeller-center-tickets-tours\/rockefeller-center-guided-tour-tickets-e-25953\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" rel=\"noopener\"> tour<\/a> with the most fun-filled memories with your loved ones and cherish them for years to come. <\/li>\n<li>The spectacular Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will serve as the perfect backdrop to your holiday pictures. What\u2019s more? Make your selfies really stand out by capturing the scene from different angles and vantage points. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recommended tickets<\/h2>\n<h2>Steps to have a Merry Rockefeller Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to have a rollicking Rockefeller Center Christmas? Here\u2019s the lowdown of all the fun-filled activities you can do during your time there.  <\/p>\n<h3><span>1<\/span>Admire the age-old Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>Arguably, the most famous Christmas tree in the world, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a spectacle unlike any other. The tradition (or rather tree-dition) began in 1931 and has continued over time, only to grow stupendously in popularity. The tree this year is a magnificent 75-foot Norway Spruce from East Greenbush, New York. It will be cut on November 6 and transported 130 miles to Rockefeller Center, where it will be raised on November 8.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/c9694f9bdfdecfac8d8b4af1fe648bbf-Rockefeller%20Tree.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/c9694f9bdfdecfac8d8b4af1fe648bbf-Rockefeller%20Tree.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>2<\/span>Witness the Lighting of the Tree<\/h3>\n<p>The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is one of the highly anticipated events that mark the start of the Christmas season in the city. Watch the tree dazzling with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star sparkling on top as its crowning jewel. Enjoy live performances and Christmas carol singing that can be enjoyed by everyone for free either in person or through its live telecast. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/b85cd85d15dcde805c63b7b4362dc19f-Rockefeller%20Center%20Tree.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/b85cd85d15dcde805c63b7b4362dc19f-Rockefeller%20Center%20Tree.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>3<\/span>Go ice skating at the Rockefeller Rink<\/h3>\n<p>Take part in one of the city&#8217;s most beloved Christmas traditions by going ice skating at the Rockefeller Ice Skating Rink. Feel the festive cheer as you skate away on the famous ice rink with family and friends while being surrounded by the ornate Prometheus statue and the Christmas Tree in the background. It promises to be an absolute treat!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/5cfaf87b03752d624d6913e26b40eec1-The%20Rink%20At%20Rockefeller%20Center.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/5cfaf87b03752d624d6913e26b40eec1-The%20Rink%20At%20Rockefeller%20Center.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>4<\/span>Head to Top of the Rock for aerial views<\/h3>\n<p>Experience the city&#8217;s festive glory from a whole new perspective at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/top-of-the-rock-tickets-c-312\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" rel=\"noopener\">Top of the Rock!<\/a> Its location on the top floor of the Rockefeller Plaza offers sweeping 360\u00b0 views of the city from a height of 260 meters. You can marvel at the beauty of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, etc. from the three indoor and outdoor observation decks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/4dbaefd482fad33bbac33bc5fb21f6d4-View%20from%20the%20Rockefeller%20Center.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/4dbaefd482fad33bbac33bc5fb21f6d4-View%20from%20the%20Rockefeller%20Center.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>5<\/span>Admire the window displays<\/h3>\n<p>Take a stroll through the world\u2019s most expensive shopping street at Fifth Avenue, which is home to high-end storefronts including Bergdorf Goodman, Cartier, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany &amp; Company, and Bloomingdale\u2019s. These department stores set up the most magnificent Christmas-themed window and light displays for all to enjoy during this time of the year.  <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/0dada4ddd277571bd97af4289d208bc2-Christmas%20Shop.jpeg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/0dada4ddd277571bd97af4289d208bc2-Christmas%20Shop.jpeg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>6<\/span>Enjoy a delicious Christmas meal<\/h3>\n<p>The city serves up a fantastic Christmas dining experience with a plethora of festive-themed restaurants that you can choose from. One of the most popular is the Christmas-themed Rolf&#8217;s which specializes in German cuisine. For a Christmas spin on French delicacies, head to Papillon Bistro. Central Park&#8217;s Tavern on the Green, and Winter Wonderland at Watermark are other highly recommended eateries for their festive-themed menus. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/microbrands-content-image\/image\/a92a850bdb6afc76bb38f1011de75812-Christmas%20in%20New%20York%20-%20Restaurants%20at%20Christmas.jpeg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/microbrands-content-image\/image\/a92a850bdb6afc76bb38f1011de75812-Christmas%20in%20New%20York%20-%20Restaurants%20at%20Christmas.jpeg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>7<\/span>Shop for your loved ones<\/h3>\n<p>As the shopping capital of the world, New York City is the most ideal place to shop for Christmas gifts and souvenirs during the holiday season. Your best bet would be visiting holiday markets that open up in places like Union Square, Borough Hall, Columbus Circle, etc. Here, you will find a wide array of items like seasonal gifts, holiday bites, locally crafted products, and much more. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/microbrands-content-image\/image\/23392d9e408e67afe65205cce6484cdb-luxury%20shopping.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/microbrands-content-image\/image\/23392d9e408e67afe65205cce6484cdb-luxury%20shopping.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h3><span>8<\/span>VIP Lighting Party<\/h3>\n<p>An exclusive VIP Christmas Tree Lighting Party is planned on the same evening as the lighting ceremony, at 45 Rockefeller Center. The event includes private outdoor viewing of the tree, gourmet food, a premium open bar, live entertainment, and surprise guest performances.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/1d632d8465e63c2db05019de3e59b7cd-rockefeller.png?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"300px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/1d632d8465e63c2db05019de3e59b7cd-rockefeller.png?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=750&amp;h=500&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1613463004\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"><\/p>\n<h2>Insider tips for visiting the Rockefeller Center during Christmas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If possible, plan your visit during the first week of December as it tends to get more crowded closer to Christmas Day.  <\/li>\n<li>For a more relaxed time at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, visit between Monday through Friday either early in the morning or late at night post 10pm. <\/li>\n<li>Avoid weaving through the hustle and bustle on the streets by using a series of underground pathways called as concourse that connect the different buildings of Rockefeller Center. There are multiple entrances to the concourse, but a failsafe option is to enter from 30 Rockefeller Center located behind the Christmas tree and make your way one level down. There, you will find plenty of directions\/signage spread throughout the area to help you navigate easily. <\/li>\n<li>Since this is the busiest time of the year, opt for public transit instead of arriving by car\/taxi and avoid the street traffic completely. <\/li>\n<li>While attending the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, make sure to carry a jacket as it can get quite chilly by the end of the event. <\/li>\n<li>For the best photos, step back to capture the tree and its surroundings. Twilight hours offer the most magical ambiance.<\/li>\n<li>Around mid-November, workers sometimes give away small tree branches. If you see them being handed out, grab one as a souvenir! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Things to do around Rockefeller Center<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/d54a1cb064211f32c4341db39651b162-Radio%20City%20Music%20Hall%E2%80%99s%20Seating%20Chart.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=500&amp;h=350&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"431px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/d54a1cb064211f32c4341db39651b162-Radio%20City%20Music%20Hall%E2%80%99s%20Seating%20Chart.jpg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=500&amp;h=350&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3558171904\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"> Radio City Music Hall<\/p>\n<p> Kick off this festive season by watching an exhilarating 90-minute Christmas Spectacular performance by the Rockettes at the Radio City Music Hall. You can\u2019t help but feel utterly transfixed by their super-synchronized choreography and tantalizing signature high kicks. Lastly, the legendary performance venue boasts a fantastic Art Deco architecture and state-of-the-art sound system that will take your viewing experience to great heights. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/5236812d90d9396ef4971781aee77371-St.%20Patrick's%20Cathedral.jpeg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=500&amp;h=350&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-sizes=\"auto\" alt=\"Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree\" sizes=\"431px\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/media\/images\/5236812d90d9396ef4971781aee77371-St.%20Patrick's%20Cathedral.jpeg?fm=pjpg&amp;auto=compress&amp;w=500&amp;h=350&amp;crop=faces&amp;fit=min\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3558171904\" onload=\"pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);\"> St. Patrick&#8217;s Cathedral<\/p>\n<p>  Add visiting St. Patrick&#8217;s Cathedral to your itinerary while visiting the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. If you don\u2019t mind the crowds too much, try attending the Christmas mass in this ornate 19th-century cathedral on December 24. 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