Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building

9 Reviews 4.11 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by Cool New York City and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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Overview

The Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes is a 90-minute holiday tradition at Radio City Music Hall featuring Santa Claus, more than 140 performers, and an original musical score.

Watch the stage transform into a magical canvas with highlights like the legendary Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Santa’s ride to the North Pole, playful rag dolls, and the Living Nativity.

This package also includes a timed ticket to the 86th Floor Observation Deck of the Empire State Building, the most Instagrammed landmark in the USA. Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views, heated open-air areas, the Grand Staircase with a two-story building model, and interactive galleries showcasing the Empire State Building’s history and place in pop culture.

What's Included

  • Timed entry ticket to the Empire State Building
  • Interactive immersive galleries on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lockers or storage facilities
  • Transportation to the theatre or the Empire State Building
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Meeting Location

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Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Avenue, Between 50th and 51st Streets, New York City, New York 10020, United States

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What To Expect

Radio City Music Hall

Experience the best of New York at Christmas with a ticket to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Empire State Building

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Empire State Building?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Timed entry ticket to the Empire State Building
  • Interactive immersive galleries on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Admission ticket to Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
  • Access to the 86th Floor Observation Deck,
  • Lockers or storage facilities
  • Transportation to the theatre or the Empire State Building

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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