Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building

About This Experience

Highlights See the Christmas Spectacular starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes Marvel at the parade of the Wooden Soldiers, the live Nativity Scene and more Let Santa be your guide as tradition & spectacle meet technology Enjoy the only outdoor deck with 360-degree unobstructed views of New York City Experience fun interactive exhibits and immersive galleries at the Empire State The Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes is an annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall. This New York Holiday tradition is a 90-minute show featuring Santa Claus, more than 140 performers, and an original musical score. See the stage transform into a giant, magical canvas before your very eyes! Enjoy the legendary Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Santa's magical ride to his workshop at the North Pole, where playful rag dolls come to life, plus the re-enactment of the first Christmas in the Living Nativity. This package includes a timed ticket to the 86th Floor Observation Deck of the Empire State Building - the highest 360-degree open-air observatory in New York. More than a spectacular view - it is the most Instagrammed landmark in the USA. It is also equipped with heaters to keep the cold at bay. Your ticket also includes the Grand Staircase (with a two-story architectural model of the building) and recently renovated interactive galleries on the 2nd floor that take you on an incredible journey from the building’s construction to its current place in pop culture.

Important Information

• You will receive an email from the local partner with instructions on how to receive your show tickets 3-5 days prior to the show. You will need to download the app
• This product includes a theater ticket in a certain section of the theatre. Your actual seats will be assigned after the booking of the reservation. No seats have obstructed views.
• Children under two years old go free if they do not occupy a seat at the theater
• The show is wheelchair accessible but there is limited seating so please contact the local partner to reserve a wheelchair space in the theater
• The available times are the available showtimes
• If you are late or do not show up you will not be entitled to a refund
• Your Empire State Building tickets are timed for the same day as your show. Shows at 4 PM or earlier: Timed entry will be around 6:30 PM or 7:30 PM. Shows at 5 PM or later: Timed entry will be some time between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
• Please arrive on time, as entry is only valid for your scheduled slot.
• All signage, audio, and exhibits at the Empire State Building are available in 9 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
• All guests must pass through airport-style security to access the Observatory. Please avoid glass items, sports equipment, marking instruments (paint/markers), and any packages/luggage

Departure locations

• Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave, New York County New York, New York, 10020

Not included

• Lockers or storage facilities
• Transportation to the theatre or the Empire State Building

What to bring

• Your own headphones or earbuds

Frequently Asked Questions