Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
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Visiting Hours
General Admission- The Rink
General Admission - Top of the Rock
History of the Tree
For more than eight decades, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers and visitors alike. While the lights, decorations, and stars have changed through the years, visiting the Tree remains a quintessential New York experience.
The Christmas Tree FAQs
How big is the Tree?Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
How old is the Tree?Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Where is this year's Tree from?Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
How many lights are on the Tree?There are more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights on approximately 5 miles (8 km) of wire.
There are more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights on approximately 5 miles (8 km) of wire.
How big is the star on the Tree?Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind in 2018, the three dimensional Swarovski star weighs approximately 900 pounds (408.23 kg) and features 70 spikes covered in 3 million crystals.
Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind in 2018, the three dimensional Swarovski star weighs approximately 900 pounds (408.23 kg) and features 70 spikes covered in 3 million crystals.
When does the Tree arrive in New York City?To allow adequate time for it to be decorated before it’s lit, The Tree arrives a few weeks before the official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and its arrival.
To allow adequate time for it to be decorated before it’s lit, The Tree arrives a few weeks before the official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Check back for more information on the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and its arrival.
How do I watch the Christmas Tree Lighting?The Tree Lighting broadcast airs live annually on NBC EST. Check back for more information on this year's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
The Tree Lighting broadcast airs live annually on NBC EST. Check back for more information on this year's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
When is the Tree Lighting?Check back for more information on this year's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Check back for more information on this year's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
When does the Tree come down?The 2023 Tree came down on January 13, 2024 at 10:00pm.
The 2023 Tree came down on January 13, 2024 at 10:00pm.
Visiting Hours
Holidays
Habitat for Humanity—A Gift that Keeps on Giving
Donate Your Tree
The Holidays in The Center Magazine
Featuring seemingly as many holiday happenings as there are lights on the Tree, our Holiday Stories cover past and future events here.
Read Our Stories
Arts & Culture
Where the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Goes Next
The holiday spirit doesn’t end when the lights come off and the Tree comes down. Here’s what happens next.
Arts & Culture
Meet the Man Who Has Picked the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree for Three Decades
Erik Pauze, the head gardener for Rockefeller Center and the man behind the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, gives the inside scoop on bringing holiday magic to 30 Rock.
