radio city christmas spectacular tour

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes Tickets

Experience wonder like never before with NYC’s favorite holiday tradition.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Dec. 30, 2021.

News & Features

About christmas spectacular starring the radio city rockettes on broadway, video & photos.

Share the joy of the holidays with your loved ones this year at the  Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by Chase . Experience Radio City Music Hall® as it transforms into an immersive, magical wonderland and discover what’s new in this iconic New York City tradition. Make time for joy this holiday and create lasting memories with the legendary Rockettes®.

Cast & Creative

• Broadway Shows
• Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes on Broadway

Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

The best of New York for free.

Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush).

Déjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

Love the mag?

Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions.

• Things to Do
• Food & Drink
• Time Out Market
• Coca-Cola Foodmarks
• Attractions
• Los Angeles

Get us in your inbox

🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed!

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes 2023 Guide

See the Rockettes in Radio City's Christmas Spectacular! 2023's holiday performances will have you feeling merry and bright.

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes kicks off the 2023 holiday season in NYC, and it's one of the best things to do on Christmas . An annual tradition since 1933, this classic Christmas spectacle offers tap dancers, a flying Santa Claus and, of course, the world-famous synchronized precision dancing of the Rockettes. And that's not nearly all: If New York City Ballet 's beloved production of The Nutcracker  doesn’t have enough onstage camels for you, this show will fulfill that need. Here’s everything you need to know about getting tickets, the 60,000 pounds of props used and just how many hours of high kicking it takes to prepare for a show.

When is the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes in 2023?

The Christmas Spectacular is scheduled to run from November 17, 2023 through January 4, 2024. The performance schedule varies widely, with as many as five performances every day at the busiest times.

Where is the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes in 2023?

The Christmas Spectacular takes place at Radio City Music Hall at Rockefeller Center. Take the B, D, F or M to 47th-50th Sts–Rockefeller Ctr, or the 1 to 50th St–Broadway.

How long is the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes in 2023?

The Christmas Spectacular is 90 minutes long and is performed without an intermission.

RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in New York

The Christmas Spectacular 2023

How to get The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes tickets

Get Christmas Spectacular 2023 tickets and see one of NYC’s most iconic holiday shows

Karen Keeler talks about being a Rockette

Radio City Rockette Karen Keeler talks about being a dancing icon

The Rockettes kick it up at Radio City

Rockettes director and choreographer Julie Branam talks about the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Behind the scenes of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

We caught up with director and choreographer Julie Branam about the show

75th Anniversary Review of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

The Rockettes are back and kickier than ever in the 75th-anniversary incarnation of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

The best restaurants near Radio City Music Hall

New York’s best restaurants near Radio City Music Hall dish out tasty Italian, high-end Indian and French fine dining

New York attractions: Radio City Music Hall (slide show)

Radio City Music Hall has been an iconic New York City attraction since it first opened on December 27, 1932. We’re celebrating the Art Deco landmark’s...

Discover Time Out original video

• Press office
• Investor relations
• Work for Time Out
• Editorial guidelines
• Privacy notice
• Do not sell my information
• Cookie policy
• Accessibility statement
• Terms of use
• Copyright agent
• Modern slavery statement
• Manage cookies
• Claim your listing
• Local Marketing Solutions
• Advertising

Time Out products

• Time Out Worldwide

2023 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Starring the Rockettes Will Return in November

Tickets for the 2023 show are on sale now!

In celebration of “Christmas in July,” Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. announced that America's most beloved holiday show, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, is returning to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall from November 17, 2023 through January 1, 2024.

The 2023 Christmas Spectacular will again feature the fan-favorite scene “Dance of the Frost Fairies,” which was reimagined in 2022 and features The Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the audience. Radio City Music Hall is the only place in the world where audiences can experience the immersive magic of the Christmas Spectacular and “Dance of the Frost Fairies.” Tickets for the 2023 show are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas .   

A staple of the holidays in New York City, the Christmas Spectacular stars the incomparable Radio City Rockettes and features nine show-stopping numbers throughout the 90-minute production. The awe-inspiring show features intricate choreography and thrilling performances that leave audiences with a sense of wonder and amazement. Last year, the Christmas Spectacular debuted a newly reimagined lyrical number “Dance of the Frost Fairies,” turning Radio City into a wintry wonderland with The Rockettes performing as whimsical fairies while fairy-drones magically fly throughout the Music Hall. Since it opened at Radio City in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular has brought holiday joy to more than 70 million people from around the world.

Founded in 1925 and celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2025, the Radio City Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America. The Rockettes are world-renowned for their unity, athleticism and iconic precision style combining elements of ballet, jazz, and tap, as well as techniques of modern and contemporary dance. In addition to the Christmas Spectacular, The Rockettes perform annually in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting, and have appeared as part of some of the biggest events in entertainment, including the Tony Awards, the MTV VMAs, the NYC Pride Parade, and “Saturday Night Live.” Most recently, The Rockettes were featured in the Hallmark movie “A Holiday Spectacular” and performed with Mariah Carey in her holiday special filmed at Madison Square Garden, “ Mariah Carey : Merry Christmas to All!”

The 2023 Christmas Spectacular is proud to be presented by QVC. Last October, The Rockettes kicked off their partnership with the world leader in video commerce (“vCommerce”) by appearing live from Radio City Music Hall for a surprise announcement during QVC's top-rated “In the Kitchen with David” broadcast. The collaboration continued during the annual “Non-Stop Holiday Party” QVC's biggest live shopping event of the year with a performance at Radio City and live interviews with Jill Martin , lifestyle expert, TV personality, and founder of QVC BumbleBella by Jill Martin . As part of this partnership, QVC is featured prominently in the Christmas Spectacular's fan-favorite “New York at Christmas” Times Square scene and in the holiday décor and displays onsite at Radio City Music Hall, giving the brand prime exposure to the nearly one million people who attend the show every year, in addition to the millions of Rockettes fans worldwide on social media. The affiliation between these two holiday icons is a perfect pairing – there are no other productions like the immersive magic of the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, and there's no retail experience like the combination of live video shopping and entertainment provided by QVC.

The Rockettes organization is committed to ensuring that The Rockettes line showcases greater diversity and that dancers from all backgrounds see themselves represented. To that end, the dance company actively works to open education, training, and development opportunities to more dancers through the no-fee Rockettes Conservatory and by establishing strong partnerships with diverse dance organizations like Harlem School of the Arts, International Association of Blacks in Dance and Groove With Me.

Rockettes Conservatory is a week-long intensive training program held at Radio City Music Hall each summer. The program provides invited dancers with a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes Rockettes precision choreography supported by a strong technical foundation, as well as strength and stamina training. As part of Conservatory, participating dancers also receive instruction from renowned choreographers and acclaimed New York City dance organizations, such as The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the Chloe & Maud Foundation. Designed as an investment in promising dancers' futures, there is no cost for invited dancers to attend Rockettes Conservatory, and participants also gain access to additional programming and intensives the dance company may hold throughout the year.

Tickets for the 2023 production start at $49 and can be purchased online at  www.rockettes.com/christmas or at the Ticketmaster Box Office at Radio City Music Hall (1260 6th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets). Service charges apply to internet orders. For groups of nine or more, please contact the Group Sales department at 212-465-6080 or [email protected] . Visit  www.rockettes.com for more information.

TICKET CENTRAL

Recommended For You

• All Day Trips
• New York City
• Beer & Wine
• All Multi-Days
• Beer & Wine Tours
• 9/11 Remeberance
• Ellis Island
• Holiday Tours

Radio City Christmas Spectacular-S. Middleton/Mech

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

• Detailed Overview
• Tour Itinerary
• Pick-up Points

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime, extraordinary experience that will redefine "Spectacular" as snow falls, the glow of fireworks light up the stage, and the Rockettes dazzle you in this year's Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular! The show promises to delight from the moment you enter the hall with a showcase honoring the enduring tradition, and immersive moments that will envelop you and your loved ones in the true meaning of Christmas! Travel to New York City, upon arrival guests will have time to explore the city, have lunch and/or do some Christmas shopping before the show.

Trip includes: Transportation, Orchesta Seat Show Ticket and Taxes

Driver Gratuity is not included.

Show Trips are NON REFUNDABLE.

Multiple AM bus departures. 11:00 AM Approx. arrival in New York City Drop off location will be close to Radio City Music Hall. Enjoy the day at your leisure before seeing the show! 2:00 PM Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular *time subject to change* 4:00 PM Depart for home after the show with a fast food stop on the way back on your own 8:00 PM Approximate returns to the area

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

It is not possible to display the map. This may be due to Google Maps not being supported in your browser.

Pick-up Point Times

There are currently no departures available on this tour.

The website timed out while searching for the departure dates. Please try again.

Keyword Search

Availability search.

• International
• U.S. Destinations
• International Cruises
• U.S. River Cruises
• New England Cruises
• 4-7 Day Vacations
• 8+ Day Vacations
• 2-3 Day Vacations
• Canadian Vacations
• Extended Vacations
• Holiday Vacations
• Midwest Vacations
• Mystery Vacations
• Nearby Vacations
• New 2024 Vacations
• New England Vacations
• Southern Vacations
• Weekend Getaways
• Concerts, Shows & Entertainment
• Dinner Theatres
• Fairs & Festivals
• Holiday Tours
• Musical Productions & Plays
• New 2024 Tours
• New York City
• New York City Free Time
• New York State
• Radio City Christmas
• Shore Points
• Sightseeing
• Zoos and Aquariums
• Holiday Themed Getaways
• Holiday Themed Vacations
• Lancaster County, PA
• New England
• Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia
• Washington DC Area
• One-Day Getaways
• Multi-Day Vacations
• Important Information
• Departure Points
• Privacy Policy
• FAQ Retail Tours Individual Travel
• FAQ Private Charters Private Groups
• Office Hours
• Cancellation Policy
• Charter a Motorcoach
• Travel Insurance
• Gift Certificates
• Find A Tour

Radio City Christmas Show - Morning Performance

Join Perkiomen Tours to see the Rockettes in the annual Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

• Detailed Overview
• Tour Itinerary
• Pick-up Points
• Departure Dates
• Useful Links

Radio City Music Hall’s annual Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes, has been a New York City tradition for decades.  

Tour Includes

Show Ticket

Motorcoach Transportation

Requires Extended Amounts of Walking

Timed Itinerary

9:15 AM Approximate arrival in New York City 10:30 AM Show begins (December 16, 2024) 11:00 AM Show begins (All other 2024 Dates) Free Time after the show 4:00 PM Motorcoach departs New York City

Important Info

Upon arrival in NYC, you will have some free time before the show begins. Please plan your time so that you are at Radio City Music Hall to go through security and find your seats well in advance of the show's scheduled start time. This process can take 45 minutes. The show's run time is approximately 90 minutes. Following the show, you will have free time in the city until reporting to the motorcoach for the scheduled departure. It is important to allow yourself time to locate and be present at the designated departure location several minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. After departing NYC the motorcoach will not be making a rest or meal stop. Please plan accordingly. Radio City Music Hall strongly discourages guests from bringing unnecessary bags, particularly backpacks, into the theatre. All bags are subject to thorough screening, including the use of x-ray screening where available, which can delay entry. Guests who do not have a bag can take advantage of the No Bag Express Lines. Video cameras, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, audio recording devices and professional cameras (those including telephoto or zoom lenses) are not permitted inside Radio City Music Hall. For other useful information about visiting Radio City Music Hall visit www.msg.com/radio-city-music-hall/faqs

Please note

Our intention is to run each tour as originally planned and published. However, if deemed necessary to do so, Perkiomen Tours reserves the right to make changes to tour components, schedules or itineraries without prior notification. Tips for Perkiomen motorcoach drivers and tour escorts are not included in the price of this tour. We feel that these gratuities should be extended on an individual basis and dictated by the level of service provided. Motorcoach seating is assigned at the time of reservation but can not be guaranteed. Although we do our best to keep each traveler in the seat assigned at the time of reservation, there are times that it is necessary to move seat locations. Please be sure to verify your final seat number(s) with the driver at the time of boarding. To fully participate in this tour may require extended amounts of walking. There may be steps, inclines, uneven surfaces or extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitation should take this into consideration.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

It is not possible to display the map. This may be due to Google Maps not being supported in your browser.

Pick-up Point Times

There are currently no departures available on this tour.

The website timed out while searching for the departure dates. Please try again.

Keyword Search

Availability search.

• Machine Readable Files MRF

Radio City Christmas Show Spectacular

See the rockettes at the radio city christmas show. celebrate the holiday season in style on this day trip to new york city, day 1 - new york city, tour details, transportation, trip highlights, upcoming departures, if you like this tour, you may also like..., ring in the new year, magic of christmas, heritage holiday.

“I was on the trip to Niagara Falls August 26 - 28. had a wonderful trip, Marina was awesome very helpful and attentive.”

Tour Gallery

Ready to book.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

This trip has already taken place - call for future dates., featuring the world famous rockettes.

Join Superior Tours on our annual trip to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is an annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 90-minute show features more than 140 performers and an original musical score, and combines singing, dancing, and humor with traditional scenes

Our tour includes:

• Roundtrip transportation aboard our luxury motor coach
• Four free hours in NYC after the show
• Orchestra seat ticket
• $260 - (per person, per date)
• 6:00 am depart from Pikesville: 2801 Smith Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21209 (Greenspring Shopping Center)
• 6:15 am depart from Towson: Park & Ride at Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD 21204 (Exit 29A off of 695)
• 6:30 am depart from Abingdon: Abingdon Park & Ride (Exit 77B off 95, Corner of MD 24 & MD 924)
• 5:00 pm depart from New York City:

Call 410-602-1704 for reservations and details