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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026
- When
- Wed, Dec 2Wednesday, December 2, 2026; ceremony time not yet announced
- Where
- Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller CenterRockefeller Center, New York, NYOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- All ages
- Cost
- Not stated
- Organizer
- Rockefeller Center
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives on the Plaza on November 7 and will be lit during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, the traditional start of the holiday season in Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller Center has posted the date but says more details are coming as the season gets closer, so the ceremony time, viewing areas and any broadcast schedule are not yet published. After the lighting, the tree stays up through the holidays; Top of the Rock's holiday ticket listings mention a Christmas Tree Experience from December 3 to January 3. Families planning to watch in person should expect very large crowds and check back on the official page for entry rules and street closures.
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