Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building

Experience the Rockettes’ precision and nighttime city views from the Empire State Building

You get a 90-minute Christmas Spectacular performance with the Radio City Rockettes, Santa, and over 140 performers, plus timed access to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor heated observation deck the same day. Tickets arrive by email, entry times are coordinated so one follows the other, and all fees and taxes are included. No separate bookings, no timing puzzle to solve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Radio City Music Hall1h 30m · entry included
2. Empire State Building1h 30m · entry included

Radio City Show and Empire State Visit

• Attend Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Visit Empire State Building Observation Deck

The experience

You're standing in the lobby of Radio City Music Hall, and the doors to the theater are already opening. The Christmas Spectacular runs 90 minutes, and it starts with the stage itself transforming: the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers alone is worth the trip, but then there's Santa's sleigh ride to the North Pole, the Living Nativity, and over 140 performers moving across a stage that feels like it's built for exactly this kind of spectacle. The Rockettes are there, the original score plays, and the whole thing has been a New York holiday tradition for decades. You'll get your show tickets by email three to five days before, and seats are assigned after booking: no obstructed views in the house.

After the show ends, depending on what time your performance was, you head to the Empire State Building. If you caught an early show (4 PM or earlier), your timed entry to the 86th Floor Observation Deck is scheduled for around 6:30 or 7:30 PM, which means you're watching the city light up at dusk, the whole skyline turning gold and then dark blue. If your show was later, you go up in the morning or early afternoon instead. Either way, the observation deck is the highest open-air 360-degree view in New York, and it's heated, so you're not freezing while you're up there. The Grand Staircase has a two-story model of the building itself, and the interactive galleries on the second floor walk you through the Empire State Building's history and its place in pop culture: the King Kong scenes, the movies, all of it.

The logistics are handled: your timed entry slot is locked in for the same day as your show, so there's no second trip, no figuring out when to go. You pass through airport-style security to get to the Observatory: leave the glass items and luggage at the hotel. All the signage and audio guides are available in nine languages, and if you need a wheelchair space in the theater, you contact the local partner ahead of time to reserve it. Children under two don't need a seat ticket and ride free.

What’s included

Your package includes admission to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes, a timed entry ticket to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observation deck, access to the interactive galleries on the second floor, all taxes and fees, and a theater ticket in an assigned section with no obstructed views. The observation deck is heated, and multilingual audio guides are available.

Options for this experience

12 options

Third Mezzanine Standard, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 4 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 22:00Third Mezzanine Seats, Standard

Third Mezzanine Standard, peak time, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 7 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 22:00Third Mezzanine Standard, peak time

Third Mezzanine Peak, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 6 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00

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Third Mezzanine Prime, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 7 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00Third Mezzanine Prime

Rear Orchestra Standard, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 4 Nov · 11:00, 15:00, 20:00 and 22:00Standard rear orchestra

Rear Orchestra Prime, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 7 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00Rear Orchestra Prime

Rear Orchestra Standard, peak time, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 7 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 22:00Rear Orchestra Standard, peak time

Rear Orchestra Peak, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 6 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00Peak rear orchestra or mezzanine

Orchestra Standard, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 4 Nov · 11:00, 19:00, 20:00 and 22:00

Orchestra Standard, peak time, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 7 Nov · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 22:00

Orchestra Peak, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 6 Nov · 6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00

Orchestra Prime, with Empire State BuildingAvailable from 7 Nov · 6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 20:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 22:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Attractions4us LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want two of New York's most recognizable December experiences without arranging separate tickets, timing the visits yourself, or worrying about sold-out slots: the package coordinates both for you on the same day.

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Top questions

What time does the Christmas Spectacular start?

Showtimes vary. Available times are listed when you book. You'll receive your specific show ticket by email 3–5 days before.

When do I go to the Empire State Building?

Your timed entry is scheduled for the same day as your show. Early shows (4 PM or earlier) have observation deck entry around 6:30–7:30 PM. Later shows have morning or early afternoon slots between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.

Can I choose my seats at Radio City?

Seats are assigned after booking. No seats have obstructed views, and the theater is wheelchair accessible with limited reserved seating available on request.

Is the Empire State Building observation deck heated?

Yes, the 86th-floor open-air deck has heated areas to keep you warm in December.

What languages are available at the Empire State Building?

All signage, audio, and exhibits are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

Do children under two need a ticket?

No, children under two go free if they don't occupy a seat at the theater. They can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller.

What should I avoid bringing?

Don't bring glass items, sports equipment, markers or paint, or large luggage. You'll pass through airport-style security to reach the observation deck.

What if I'm late to the show?

If you're late or don't show up, you won't be entitled to a refund. Arrive on time, and the same applies to your Empire State Building timed entry slot.