Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will come from Massachusetts, the first tree to hail from the state since 1959! The Norway Spruce from West Stockbridge, MA, in the Southern Berkshires region, will be cut on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and arrive on Center Plaza on Saturday, November 9, 2024. For more information on Tree Arrival Family Festivities visit our event page here.
The annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 during the live broadcast "Christmas at Rockefeller Center".
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit Sunday-Wednesday from 5am to midnight and Thursday-Saturday from 5am-1am. On Christmas Day the Tree will be lit for 24 hours and on New Year's Eve it will be lit from 5am-9pm. The Tree will be on view through mid-January.
Visiting Hours
General Skate
General Admission
VIP Rock Pass: Holiday Edition
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 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and approximately 11 tons.
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and approximately 11 tons.
How old is the Tree?The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is approximately 70 years old.
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is approximately 70 years old.
Where is this year's Tree from?The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts in the Southern Berkshires region.
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts in the Southern Berkshires region.
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. This year's Tree Arrival took place on November 9.
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. This year's Tree Arrival took place on November 9.
How do I watch the Christmas Tree Lighting?The “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” broadcast airs live annually on NBC EST. This year's Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
The “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” broadcast airs live annually on NBC EST. This year's Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
When is the Tree Lighting?The 2024 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
When does the Tree come down?The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will come down in mid-January 2025.
The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will come down in mid-January 2025.
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 the heart of Midtown.
