You can watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting live on NBC on TV and via the Peacock streaming service, and there are also official online and social media options to catch it.

TV and streaming

  • The special is traditionally broadcast nationally as “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” on NBC in prime time (typically 8–10 p.m. ET).
  • You can stream the same broadcast live or on replay on Peacock , NBC’s streaming platform, if it is available in your region.

Official online options

  • Rockefeller Center promotes ways to watch the lighting on its official website , including links or info for TV, streaming, and on-site viewing details each year.
  • Clips and highlights of the first lighting moment are usually posted quickly on Rockefeller Center’s Instagram and other social channels , often via Stories and Reels.

In-person and other broadcasts

  • If you are in New York City, you can attend the ceremony in Rockefeller Plaza, but you must arrive very early because the surrounding blocks fill up and streets close for safety.
  • Some travel and event sites mention ticketed viewing parties in nearby venues (such as cafes overlooking the plaza) that include food, drinks, and a direct view of the tree and screens showing the ceremony.

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