Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The holiday season began with the annual tree lighting in the heart of New York City at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, November 29.
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Visiting Hours
General Admission- The Rink
General Admission - Top of the Rock
VIP Rock Pass - Holiday Edition
Santa at Rockefeller Center, presented by Balsam Hill
Christmas Tree Photo
The Ultimate Rockefeller Center Christmas Experience
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?The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a 80ft tall Norway Spruce, 43 feet wide and weighs 12 tons.
The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a 80ft tall Norway Spruce, 43 feet wide and weighs 12 tons.
How old is the Tree?The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is approximately 80-85 years old.
The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is approximately 80-85 years old.
Where is this year's Tree from?The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from Vestal, NY.
The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from Vestal, NY.
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 arrived at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
To allow adequate time for it to be decorated before it’s lit, The Tree arrived at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
How do I watch the Christmas Tree Lighting?This year's Tree Lighting broadcast was aired live on NBC on November 29th from 8pm-10pm EST.
This year's Tree Lighting broadcast was aired live on NBC on November 29th from 8pm-10pm EST.
When is the Tree Lighting?The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
When does the Tree come down?The Tree will come down on January 13, 2024 at 10:00pm.
The Tree will come 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.
