When is the Rockefeller tree lighting 2026? When does NYC tree go up?
When is the Rockefeller tree lighting 2026? When does NYC tree go up?
Lori Comstock, USA TODAY NETWORKThu, November 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM UTC
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When is the Rockefeller tree lighting 2026? The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree goes up nearly a month before the famous NYC Christmas tree lights turn on.
When does the Rockefeller tree go up in 2026? The 76-foot NYC tree arrives at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, while the 2026 Christmas tree lighting is Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. ET.
Here’s when they light the tree at Rockefeller Center in 2026, when the NYC tree goes up and what to know about Saturday’s Meet the Tree Day.
When does the Rockefeller Christmas Tree go up?
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, nearly a month before the tree lighting.
This year’s tree is a 76-foot Norway spruce from West Edmeston, New York.
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When is the Rockefeller tree lighting 2026?
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. ET.
The tree will be decorated with more than 50,000 multicolored LED lights and topped with its Swarovski star.
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What is Meet the Tree Day at Rockefeller Center?
Meet the Tree Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rockefeller Center. The event is free and first-come, first-served, giving visitors a chance to welcome the tree before it is decorated and lit for the holiday season.
Visitors can also buy a Meet the Tree + Top of the Rock ticket for expedited, confirmed entry to the celebration followed by admission to Top of the Rock.
As of Thursday morning, the first four paid entry times, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., were sold out, while later time slots through 12:40 p.m. remained available. Prices shown for the available slots were $49.
Can you attend the Rockefeller tree lighting 2026?
Yes, but there are no public tickets for the tree lighting ceremony. The area closest to the tree is reserved for invited guests and the NBC broadcast, while spectators can watch from surrounding streets on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do you need tickets to see the Rockefeller Christmas Tree?
No. Visitors can see the Rockefeller Christmas Tree from Rockefeller Plaza for free after the lighting. Paid Holiday Top of the Rock packages offer extras such as observation-deck admission and up-close tree access, with standard holiday timed admission currently starting at $42.
When does the Rockefeller Christmas Tree come down?
The 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will remain on display through mid-January 2027. Rockefeller Center has not yet posted a specific final viewing/removal date on its main tree page.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
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