How to watch the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Kelly Clarkson

It’s time to rock around the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. That’s right, the time has come for the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2024. This year’s 75-foot Norway Spruce will be decorated with 50,000 multicolored LED lights and a 900-pound Swarovski star topper. The tree will be illuminated for the first time on Wednesday, December 4 during the Christmas at Rockefeller Center special broadcast on NBC. Kelly Clarkson hosts and performs alongside the Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, the Radio City Rockettes and many more big names.

Are you ready to celebrate the holidays? Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas tree lights, including how to watch without a wire, details about this year’s Rockefeller tree and more.

When will the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas tree be lit?

This year’s tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

What time does the Rockefeller Christmas tree light?

The tree will be lit during NBC’s annual program Christmas at Rockefeller Center special, airing from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET.

Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Channel:

The Christmas at Rockefeller Center special will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock.

Here’s how to view the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas tree lights without a cable:

An $8 a month ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream select live events on NBC, including the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting. Plus new movie releases such as Despicable me 4select Hallmark holiday movies live and on-demand for three days after their premiere on Hallmark Channel, every Bravo show, and thousands of hours of beloved shows like Parks and recreation And The office.

For $14 per month, you can also upgrade to an ad-free subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during select sports and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.

$8/month at Peacock

Who will perform at the Rockefeller tree lighting in 2024?

Kelly Clarkson will once again host the Christmas at Rockefeller Center special, featuring an array of artists including Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, Thali and the Radio City Rockettes.

NBC’s TODAY anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will also perform at the tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center.

Where does this year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree come from?

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 9: The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lifted off a truck after arriving in New York City on November 9, 2024. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in New York on November 9, 2024. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

This year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree is a Norway Spruce from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The tree was planted in 1967 by Earl Albert and his late wife Leslie. It is 23 meters high and 13 meters wide. It will be adorned with 50,000 multi-coloured LED lights and adorned with a £900 Swarovski star topper crafted with 3 million crystals and 70 spikes.

How long will the Rockefeller Christmas tree stay up?

For those who want to see the tree in person, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree will be on display until mid-January 2025. The tree is lit between 5am and midnight every day, except on Christmas Eve when it will burn for 24 hours. .

After the tree is removed, it is ground into lumber for Habitat for Humanity.