Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes 2026

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is renowned for its wonderful dancing, stunning sets, and grand spectacle. The story linking the various beautiful scenes together may be as flimsy as tinsel, but no one really cares – because it's the Christmas Holiday after all!

This spectacle is a holiday tradition that has been a special treat for New Yorkers and visitors alike for decades, and will continue to do so for many more generations. This show only comes around once a year, and it is definitely worth fitting into your holiday schedule!

Although the show has been specifically designed for children, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular does a great job of entertaining the whole family. The scenes appeal to all ages, and nothing is deemed inappropriate for children or boring for middle-aged or older generations.

Show Appeals to Many Demographics

The show is a one-of-a-kind compelling experience, plucked from a simpler time in history. At the same time, the show gets updated with new scenes every year to make it somewhat more contemporary, with amazing lighting and a lot of high-tech surprises.

See the show and you will be swept in the emotion and pageantry of this New York holiday staple that lives forever in the hearts and minds of all of those who have seen it.

How Often Does This Show Offer Discount Codes?

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular offers discount codes on tickets every year. The theatre is very large (6000) and it can often be a bit of  a struggle to fill all the seats for every show, so they use discount codes and offers to sell many of the  showtimes that are less popular.

Discount Code Promotion Dates

The discount code promotions are usually done in three phases - with email promotions that go out in October, November and December. The discounts are usually about 30% discount on the face value of tickets. On some popular days, this show plays up to to six times a day, so that is a lots of seats (6,000 seats x 6 performances = 36,000 seats per day) to fill.

Performances well before the Christmas holidays are often cheaper with more discount codes available. The performances that are 10 days prior (or less) to the holiday are not usually discounted, unless they are the less-popular showtimes, which are often the early shows at 11 AM or late shows at 9PM or later.

All other dates are usually discounted with a variety of coupon codes available.

How To Avoid The Ticketmaster Fees

To avoid the dreaded Ticketmaster fees, ticket buyers are encouraged to buy tickets in-person for this show at any of the official MSG venues. The three MSG venues that sell Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets are:

1. Radio City Music Hall
2. Madison Square Garden
3. The Beacon Theatre

The perfect way to buy tickets to this show is to use a discount code in-person at one of these venues, well in advance of the performance date. By buying tickets in-person, ticket buyers will get a discount and pay no booking fees.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Is A Popular Brand

The world famous Rockettes have performed at the Super Bowl, the NBC television show America’s Got Talent, the NBA All Star Game, presidential inauguration (and many other national television appearances, awards shows and sporting events.

The famously skilled Christmas Spectacular dancers have inspired and astounded millions of fans around the world with their impressive athleticism, breathtaking coordination and deceivingly complex dance moves.

Show Has Many Well-Known Musical Numbers

Their well known numbers include “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” “Santa’s Gonna Rock and Roll” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.” This year’s show plays at the Radio City Music Hall from November until January.

There are more performances per day offered especially around Christmas time, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, so there is sure to be a time that can work for everyone.

The Quintessential New York City Christmas Experience

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a wonderful show for all ages. locals and out-of-towners. The experience would not be complete without Christmas Spectacular fans walking over to the Rockefeller Center for a picture by the Christmas tree before or after the show!

Also don't forget to leave the show via main entrance on 6th Avenue and you will swear it is snowing outside, whatever the weather.

The 2026-2027 Show Schedule

The 2026 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes has 230 performances scheduled this 2026-2027 season.
The show opens November 4, 2026, and the show has planned 230 performances, which is significantly higher than 2025-2026 which was 184 shows

• November 2026 — 80 shows
• December 2026 — 137 shows
• January 2027 — 13 shows
• TOTAL - 230 Shows

Compared to last year:

• November 2025 – 60 shows
• December 2025 – 108 shows
• January 2026 – 16 shows
• TOTAL - 184 Shows

November 2026 — 80 shows

Wed Nov 4 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 5 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 6 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 7 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Sun Nov 8 — 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Tue Nov 10 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 11 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Thu Nov 12 — 3:00 PM
Fri Nov 13 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 14 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Sun Nov 15 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Tue Nov 17 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 18 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Thu Nov 19 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Fri Nov 20 — 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sat Nov 21 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 22 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Mon Nov 23 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Tue Nov 24 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Wed Nov 25 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Thu Nov 26 — 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Fri Nov 27 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sat Nov 28 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 29 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Mon Nov 30 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM

December 2026 — 137 shows

Tue Dec 1 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Wed Dec 2 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Thu Dec 3 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Fri Dec 4 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sat Dec 5 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sun Dec 6 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Mon Dec 7 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Tue Dec 8 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Wed Dec 9 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Thu Dec 10 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Fri Dec 11 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sat Dec 12 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sun Dec 13 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Mon Dec 14 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Tue Dec 15 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Wed Dec 16 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Thu Dec 17 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Fri Dec 18 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sat Dec 19 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sun Dec 20 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Mon Dec 21 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Tue Dec 22 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Wed Dec 23 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Thu Dec 24 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Fri Dec 25 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sat Dec 26 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Sun Dec 27 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Mon Dec 28 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Tue Dec 29 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Wed Dec 30 — 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Thu Dec 31 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

January 2027 — 13 shows

Fri Jan 1 — 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sat Jan 2 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 3 — 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Mon Jan 4 — 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM

Past Season Schedules:

2024 Season

The RCCS show performed 197 Shows in the 2024/2025 season, which is an increase of 7 shows more than the 2023 season. Most of the extra shows were performed in November 2024.

• 53 Performances in November 2024
• 130 Performances in December 2024
• 14 Performances in January 2025

2023 Season 

In the 2023/2024 season the RCCS show performed 190 Shows, which is an increase a 20% increase over the 2022 season, most extra shows were performed in December 2023.

• 45 Performances in November 2023
• 135 Performances in December 2023
• 10 Performances in January  2024

2022 Season

In the 2022/2023 season the RCCS show performed a total of 153 Shows with improved medical protocols to avoid a repeat of the prior year:

• 44 Performances in November 2022
• 102 Performances in December 2022
• 7 Performances in January 2023

The 2021 Season Cancellation Debacle

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes started off well on November 3rd, 2021 but was forced to cancel its all of its remaining 2021 season shows in the middle of performances on December 17, 2021.

The cancellation was due to many COVID cases being detected in the cast and crew. All the remaining 2021 shows were cancelled on December 17, 2021 and the show was effectively over for that year.

How The 2021 Season Was Cancelled Midway Through Performances

The 2021 season was a huge letdown for thousands of ticket-holders as the show was inundated with Covid-19 infections and the show closed three weeks early, entirely missing the Christmas holiday. The final show was performed on December 17, 2021, which left 57 of their premium holiday shows cancelled. The show would have normally ended on January 2, 2022.

The show released a statement about the closure but failed to divulge who and how many of the workers were sick, and how much money was lost. The losses were estimated to be over $30 Million. Over 340,000 tickets were cancelled (57 shows x 6000 seats)