Plan Your Day

Doors open at least one hour prior to your show time, and there’s lots to do inside Radio City. Please be advised that the security screening may take some time. If you arrive any later than 30 minutes before the show, you risk missing the first few performance numbers. We strongly discourage guests from bringing unnecessary bags to Radio City, so leave extra items and packages at home as this can delay entry.

Be sure to stop by our merchandise stands, concession stands, and the Photo Experience featuring new spectacular items for 2019. Stands are located throughout Radio City Music Hall. Present your Chase card to complete your purchase for special savings.

Go behind the scenes of the home of the Christmas Spectacular! Take a guided tour of Radio City and discover art deco masterpieces, learn the history of the Great Stage, meet a Rockette, and more! Tours run daily 9:30am – 5:00pm.

Take your photo with one of the world-famous Rockettes or Santa Claus at our Photo Experience! Santa is located in the Grand Lounge lower level by the elevators, and the Rockettes is on the First Mezzanine overhang. The lines do get long, so be sure to arrive early.

Enjoy a drink on the Balcony Bar on the 1^st Mezzanine overlooking the beautiful Grand Foyer, or some fresh baked cookies! Snacks and drinks are available on all levels of Radio City, and gluten-free options are available.

Don’t miss the Lexus MY’19, the official luxury vehicle of the Christmas Spectacular, located in the Grand Lounge of Radio City Music Hall. Ask one of our on-site product specialists for more information!

Stop by Pepsi’s dedicated concession stand in the Grand Lounge lower level for a refreshing beverage and large popcorn combo offer.

TAO Uptown was created to offer guests a sensuous trip through the cuisines of Asia. They’re offering a 20% discount when you join them for lunch on the day of the show you’re attending; just present your Christmas Spectacular ticket to the restaurant host.
*Offer valid between 11:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., 7 days per week and does not include alcohol or the lunch pre-fixe. Subject to availability and blackout dates. Offer ends Jan. 1, 2019

Channeling a 19^th century Italian bistro, LAVO Restaurant is the perfect spot for southern Italian cuisine. They’re offering a 20% discount when you join them for lunch on the day of the show you’re attending; just present your Christmas Spectacular ticket to the restaurant host.

*Offer valid between the hours of 11:30 AM to 4:45 PM Sunday – Friday and not include alcohol or prix-fixe menus.  Subject to availability and blackout dates. Offer ends January 1, 2019.

Legasea Seafood Brasserie combines a top-tier seafood menu with a fun-casual atmosphere for an entertaining dining experience. They’re offering a 20% discount when you join them for lunch on the day of the show you’re attending; just present your Christmas Spectacular ticket to the restaurant host.
*Offer valid between the hours of 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday and does not include alcohol or prix fixe menus. Subject to availability and blackout dates. Offer ends January 1, 2019.*

With 400 seats, Bill’s Bar & Burger Rockefeller Center is the biggest standalone burger joint in the country. (Psst: Rockette Katelyn loves the Jalapeño burger!).

Fresh, authentic Italian food served family-style. Perfect restaurant for small parties or large banquets.

A Rockefeller Center gourmet café offering freshly prepared, home-style Mediterranean culinary classics.

The New York Yankees Steakhouse combines sporty and modern with elevated cuisine that pays homage to traditional Steakhouse fare, and a dining experience that lets you catch sporting events in style.

Dine among the stars at Planet Hollywood in world-famous Times Square; surrounded by a totally unbelievable movie memorabilia collection.

Nosh on American fare while watching the ice skaters glide on The Rink at Rockefeller Center.

One of New York’s top seafood restaurants, conveniently located in Rockefeller Center.

Madame Tussauds New York is more than just a wax attraction; it’s an iconic New York experience and home of the all new and immersive Ghostbusters & Kong: Skull Island Experiences! Use promo code “425” for even more savings!

Experience the city that never sleeps aboard New York’s most iconic boat. New York Water Taxi provides all-day access to stops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn with beautiful views of the skyline and Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the ride!

Think you’ve seen all there is to see at The World’s Most Famous Arena? Discover so much more on the behind-the-scenes MSG All Access Tour. Visit exclusive parts of The Garden and hear its history from an expert Tour Guide who knows every iconic story and every legendary moment. Tours run daily beginning at 9:30am*.

*Tour content, dates and times are subject to change

Stopping at the nation’s largest gothic-style cathedral (don’t miss the collection of symbolic red hats on the ceiling of the cathedral’s sanctuary!) should definitely be on your list.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is adorned with 45,000 multi-colored LED twinkling lights on five miles of wire, and topped with a Swarovski star with 25,000 crystals and one million facets.

Lace up your skates and swirl away with New York City as your backdrop. General admission skating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dramatic panoramas you just can’t get anywhere else! Be sure to put Top of the Rock on your “must-do” list.

No trip to New York City would be complete without a visit to the world’s largest store.

For all your Big Apple sightseeing needs, since 1926!

Located just steps away from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue shopping and Rockefeller Center, Lotte New York Palace features spacious guest rooms and suites that are perfect for you and your family.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel is now better than ever, featuring 1,781 recently renovated accommodations in the heart of Midtown on bustling 7th Avenue.

The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City is proud to share the prestigious accolade of 2017 Travel & Leisure World’s Best: #2 in The 10 Best Hotels in NYC. Located on 44th Street, the hotel is steps from Broadway theaters and the city’s media and financial giants. Its 1930s Empire Art Deco look has been re-imagined by Thierry Despont in rich hues of saffron, sepia, and ruby.

Indulge in elegance and explore the grandeur of Midtown, including Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building and surrounding shopping. Then come back to enjoy a meal at the hotel’s restaurant, 525LEX Restaurant and Lounge, for a selection of seasonal cuisine. Save up to 20% when you book 7-21 days in advance of your stay.

Be among the first to experience the new James New York – NoMad ideally situated on the corner of 29th street and Madison Avenue. Bringing a new and fresh experience to NoMad, the 344-room luxury boutique hotel is infused with local culture and intuitive touches.

Debuting a fresh, refined approach to modern elegance, contemporary luxury meets classic sophistication at this iconic hotel, just steps from an exceptional Fifth Avenue shopping experience.

The historic Waldorf Astoria New York boasts luxury accommodations, multiple on-site dining venues, full service spa and fitness center. Guests are walking distance to Radio City Music Hall, Times Square and Central Park.

Just two blocks from Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations, Westin New York Grand Central is only minutes from other iconic sites such as Bryant Park, Times Square, and Fifth Avenue shopping.

The Westin New York at Times Square offers a soothing ambiance in the heart of a vivid action-packed metropolis amidst gourmet restaurants and Broadway’s glittering star-studded performances.

W New York–Times Square is in the heart of all of the action, located in the center of the Theater District, with museums a few blocks north, and sultry downtown a quick subway ride away.

W New York offers modern accommodations close to Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Theater District and world-class shopping.

Surrounded by multiple Broadway theaters and just steps from Radio City, Rockefeller Center and TKTS ticket booth, this all-suite hotel offers a separate living room, plus an on-site restaurant and 24-hour fitness center.

Just a 3-minute walk from Radio City Music Hall and steps aways from Times Square and Central Park, the New York Hilton Midtown is the largest hotel in NYC boasting on-site dining, fitness center, theater desk and top notch service.