Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting

Photograph: Filip Wolak Every Christmas, thousands of New Yorkers (and tourists) travel to the bright and brilliant nexus of town: the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. 2016’s version will be the best one yet, so whether you’re stopping by for the ice-skating or to see the Lighting Ceremony, you will certainly feel the magic when you witness the wonder of the 78-foot, 10-ton Norway Spruce illuminated in over 45,000 LED lights. Seriously, you have to see it. Not only is this one of the best NYC events in December, but there’s also a ton of festive things to do around the landmark. We’ll tell you everything you need to know, from how to get tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular including where to grab winter cocktails nearby. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in New York When is the Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2016 on view? The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2016 will be lit for the holiday season starting Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm. The humungous Norway Spruce will be illuminated every evening thereafter through January 7. Where is the Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2016? The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2016 is located at Rockefeller Center on 49th St between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. How do I get to the Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2016? You can get there by taking the B, D, F, M to 47th-50th Sts-Rockefeller Center.