How to watch the ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ tree lighting special tonight
It's time for the annual Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting! The Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting special will air tonight, Dec. 3 from 8-10 PM ET — though coverage of the tree lighting will start an hour prior, at 7 PM ET. The Voice and Happy's Place star Reba McEntire will host and perform at the Rockefeller Tree lighting, which will also feature performances from Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, the Radio City Rockettes and more. Here’s how to tune into the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting.
When is the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting?
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting time:
Coverage of the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting will start at 7 p.m. ET. The official Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting special will air from 8-10 p.m ET.
2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting channel:
The Christmas in Rockefeller Center special will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.
How to watch the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting without cable:
Who is hosting the 2025 Rockefeller Tree lighting?
Reba McEntire will host NBC's annual holiday special, and perform throughout the evening.
2025 Rockefeller Tree Lighting performers:
Alongside Reba McEntire, the tree lighting ceremony special will feature performances from Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Gwen Stefani and the Radio City Rockettes, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.
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