Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2026

By Jared Green, founder of ZipOuts · Facts checked October 25, 2026 · Live listings refreshed every morning

The tree arrives on the plaza on Saturday, November 7, and is lit on Wednesday, December 2. Dates, plus live events near Rockefeller Center.

Meet the Tree Day

Saturday, November 7, 2026, when the tree arrives at Rockefeller Plaza.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, broadcast on NBC.

Where

Rockefeller Plaza, between 49th and 50th Streets off Fifth Avenue.

Sources: Rockefeller Center · Time Out New York. Dates checked October 25, 2026; confirm with the organizer before you travel.

Also on in NYC, Saturday, November 7 to Wednesday, November 11

Saturday, November 7

• Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offered
  11:00 AM · Radio City Music Hall · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton (NY)
  1:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Aladdin
  2:00 PM · New Amsterdam Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offered
  2:00 PM · Lyric Theatre - NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• The Lion King (New York, NY)
  2:00 PM · Minskoff Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked (NY)
  2:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• NY Comedy Festival: Joanne McNally: Pinotphile Netflix Special Taping
  6:00 PM · Town Hall · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton
  7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre-NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked
  8:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster

Sunday, November 8

• Aladdin
  1:00 PM · New Amsterdam Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offered
  1:00 PM · Radio City Music Hall · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton
  1:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre-NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton (NY)
  1:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offered
  1:00 PM · Lyric Theatre - NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked
  2:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked (NY)
  2:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• The Lion King (New York, NY)
  6:30 PM · Minskoff Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• NY Comedy Festival Presents Sarah Sherman and Patti Harrison
  7:00 PM · Town Hall · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Christmas Spectacular (Autism-Friendly Performance)Designed for neurodivergent guests
  9:30 AM · Radio City Music Hall · See listing for price

Tuesday, November 10

• Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offered
  3:00 PM · Radio City Music Hall · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Aladdin
  7:00 PM · New Amsterdam Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton
  7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre-NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton (NY)
  7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offered
  7:00 PM · Lyric Theatre - NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• The Lion King (New York, NY)
  7:00 PM · Minskoff Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked
  7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked (NY)
  7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster

Wednesday, November 11

• Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offered
  11:00 AM · Radio City Music Hall · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton (NY)
  1:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Aladdin
  7:00 PM · New Amsterdam Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Hamilton
  7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre-NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offered
  7:00 PM · Lyric Theatre - NY · See prices on Ticketmaster
• The Lion King (New York, NY)
  7:00 PM · Minskoff Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked
  7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster
• Wicked (NY)
  7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · See prices on Ticketmaster

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