Will you be in New York for the holiday season? What’s Christmas in the Big Apple if you don’t visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. This year the ceremonial lighting will take place on the evening of Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 and will mark the event’s 81st anniversary. The famous tree will remain lit and be viewed into the New Year until 11 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
New York looks even better at night with breathtaking lights. If you’re going to be in Manhattan this winter, don’t forget to check out our Holiday Lights tour, which starts in November.
The event is a free event and you do not need tickets to attend. Be sure to show up early to get the best spots!
**Updated for 2013**
New York Sightseeing 
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Who be performing this year (2012)?
Hi Nicole. That has not been determined yet. Once we get word we’ll update this post.
I would love to know who also.It will be my first time going.
Where will the tree come from for 2012?
I do not believe the tree has been selected yet, but traditionally it is a Norway Spruce found in the Northeast US. Recently the tree has been in the 70+ foot range in height, but past trees have reached as high as 100 feet. We’ll update the blog when we get word on the official tree.
How do you obtain tickets to watch the lighting ceremony?
You do not need tickets for this event! Just make sure that you arrive early (like 3, 4 p.m. early) and dress warm, otherwise you’ll end up really far away
Where can I purchase tickets. I go every year and I want to be where the performers will be performing. Cause they carry like a special pass on their necks.
Tickets cannot be purchased. The people with the special passes are VIPs and they are not available to the public.
Do you know which restaurants offer packages to watch the tree lighting? Or at least those in the area where you can do so?
No what do they have?
Who will be performing at the event ?
The performance list has not been announced by NBC yet. It is expected to come in the next week or so, so check back for updates.
My daughter and I are planning to go there for 10:00am. Will we get a spot right near the rink if we go this early. I have heard rumors that you need tickets to get this close up. Is that true?
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Who is performing this year at the lighting of the tree?
Is there a tree up yet?
Not yet. Due to the weather, the tree is arriving a little later than expected.
Hi I would like to know how to get those passes people wear around their neck that allows them to cut the huge line to see the lighting.
Thanks
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I am wondering if the tree has beeb selected and if so where did the tree come?
who will be preforming?
Has it been announced who’s performing yet?
What time is the tree lit?
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my friend had vip and they are available to the public
That is great to hear. What I reported is what I’ve been told by people close with Rock Center, which is that they are only available to certain individuals. How did your friend come across the VIP passes?
Does anyone know how to get into the concert? I was planning on getting there as early as 1 PM to get up close to the concert. However last year, I tried getting into the concert but didn’t know how to get in and it was around 5 PM. Where am I supposed to enter?
Are there places where we can watch this close but indoors?
who justin bieber preforming before the tree lighting?
Justin Bieber is not performing. He actually has a concert at MSG that night.
can you bring chairs to sit in while waiting for the ceremony to begin
Off hand I do not know, but I doubt that this will be allowed since so many people will be in attendance. I’ll see if I can find a more accurate answer and get back to you.
will one direction be there
One Direction will not be there.
whats song is Mariah Carey going to sing ?