When do they light the tree at Rockefeller Center? Date, how to watch. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYNovember 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM 0 Christmas is coming, and so are the endoftheyear holiday traditions. One season favorite is watching the Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony in New York City. This year's 75foottall Norway Spruce is from East Greenbush, which is about 150 miles from Manhattan. The tree, approximately 75 years old, was scouted from a local family's property. It was cut and transported to the city in early November.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYNovember 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Christmas is coming, and so are the end-of-the-year holiday traditions.
One season favorite is watching the Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony in New York City. This year's 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce is from East Greenbush, which is about 150 miles from Manhattan.
The tree, approximately 75 years old, was scouted from a local family's property. It was cut and transported to the city in early November.
The 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a 75 feet-tall Norway Spruce is installed on Center Plaza at Rockefeller Center in New York City, U.S., November 8, 2025.
The grand fixture will be decorated with 50,000 LED Christmas lights with a Swarovski star on top. Here's how to watch the tree lighting from home.
1 / 15First lady Melania Trump greets the White House Christmas TreeFirst lady Melania Trump welcomes the official 2025 White House Christmas Tree outside the North Portico of the White House on Nov. 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Named the National Christmas Tree Association's 2025 Grand Champions, Rex and Jessica Korson, of Korson's Tree Farms, grew the tree on their second-generation evergreen farm in Sidney, Michigan.Where to watch NBC's 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center'
The live broadcast of the tree lighting will premiere on NBC and Peacock on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. ET.
A man touches fabric wrapped around the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce, before it is installed at Center Plaza in Rockefeller Center, New York City, U.S., November 8, 2025.Who is hosting the special?
The special will be hosted by country icon Reba McEntire, who is also slated to perform. NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie will also be in attendance.
US actress Reba McEntire arrives for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025.
"Reba's about to light up your holiday season!"NBC said in an Oct. 23 social media post. McEntire stars in the network's sitcom "Happy's Place" and serves as a coach on the 28th season of "The Voice."
Last year's host was musician and talk show host Kelly Clarkson.
What artists are performing?
usaHalle Bailey attends the 2025 GQ Men Of The Year party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
According to NBC, artists from R&B to country will perform at the annual event. The list includes:
Halle Bailey
New Edition
Gwen Stefani
Marc Anthony
Michael Bublé
Laufey
Kristin Chenoweth
Brad Paisley
Carly Pearce
Radio City Rockettes
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
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