When Is the 2026 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting? Here’s the Date

• The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is set to light up again, and upstate New Yorkers want to know when.
• The annual ceremony in Midtown Manhattan kicks off the holiday season for millions of visitors.
• Local outlets are also highlighting the upstate New York tree that families can see closer to home.
• Organizers typically pair the lighting with festive performances and a crowd of onlookers.
• Holiday planners should mark their calendars and check schedules ahead of the big night.

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