You Won't Want To Miss This Magical Night
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Unobstructed views from your exclusive spot on the plaza 30 minutes before the Christmas Tree is lit
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Reserved seating and private table options
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Lavish multi-course seated dinner by one of NY's most impressive caterers
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Full premium open bar with special holiday cocktails
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Thrilling performances by an exciting line up of New York entertainers.
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An unforgettable night of music, curated by our esteemed DJ
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Professional photographs of each guest
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Upscale, cocktail attire / Black Tie optional
Breathtaking Views
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Tree Lighting from your exclusive spot on the plaza.
World Class Entertainment
An array of high energy performances!
Creative Culinary Selections & Premium Open Bar
Delectable waiter-passed hors d’ouevres, stationary buffets, and a mulit-course seated dinner. Premium drinks & specialty cocktails all night.
Photo Moments for Every Guest
Capture the magic of the night with professional photos by our favorite photographer, including stunning portraits by the Tree for holiday cards!
Dec 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMNew York, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the YVP Rockefeller Tree Lighting Gala!
Our celebration is held within the iconic Historic Landmark, 45 Rock, just a short stroll from the magnificent Rockefeller Tree.
This opulent night, surrounded by majestic art deco architecture is filled with holiday cocktails, a gourmet dinner, dancing, and captivating entertainment. A professional photographer will be on site to capture the magic, and you can enjoy the tree lighting from the security of our exclusive private plaza viewing area.
This is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in style, and we would be thrilled to have you join us.
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The gala was great , food and drinks were stellar ! The view we had of the tree lighting was awesome ! My wife and daughter had a very good time and unforgettable experience
-BTab
We purchased tickets for the Lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. Let me just say this event was worth every cent! The food was great, the drinks were flowing and the access was unparalleled. We literally were escorted outside 20-minutes before the lighting and had a straight on view of the tree, just steps from the state where the NBC hosts were broadcasting from. This is money well spent if you're considering a trip to see the lighting next year!
-Markbboyle
Attending the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Gala was a really fun evening! There were hors d'ouerves, a buffet with an excellent selection of meat and vegetarian dishes, and an open bar. We never had to wait on a line for food or drinks.
The event staff were also attentive and professional throughout the event. This was a great experience!
-Jiani Y
Wonderful evening! A very special thing to experience while in NYC. Drinks were great, food was great and getting to see the tree was spectacular!
-Angélica M
We had an amazing time at the YVP Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Gala! They truly give customer service like you want to be treated by a VIP tour hosting company! Lisa is a rock star there!
-Jeff H.
Absolutely incredible event to kick off the holiday season! Food, entertainment and staff were amazing! A fantastic night! Sasha was a great contact and gave us all of the information we needed!
-Katie.
The Rockefeller Tree Lighting Gala was the best way to kick off the holiday season. The view of the plaza was great and we could see the tree perfectly. The food was excellent and great drink choices at the bar. The entertainment was very good. DJ, photo booth and a performance from tge The Rockettes. We’ll be back for it next year!
-Daniel K.
FAQ's
Most YVP events call for casual elegant attire. Blue jeans are not appropriate unless otherwise indicated. If the event is called a “Gala” or similar, evening / cocktail attire is recommended.
We generally provide you with a suggested arrival time if you are booking a private or custom experience. For our ticketed / iconic events, we recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to the event start time, unless otherwise noted.
For our Broadway Insider packages and some other events, you will typically receive your e-ticket(s) 24-48 hours prior to the show. We will keep you updated via call or email. If you are attending an event with us that includes Broadway tickets, we may issue you a paper ticket just before the show, but you will be notified of this in advance. For our Iconic events like Thanksgiving and Tree Lighting you do not need a ticket as we have a guest list, but you will receive specific instructions and any other documents needed to attend in advance of the event via email.
Most of our evening events are geared toward adults, however we can customize programs and experience for families! For our Thanksgiving events, all ages are welcome and high chairs are available. For our Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting events, we do not recommend bringing young children as the festivities begin and end late at night and have adult-focused entertainment.
Strollers and Backpacks are NOT allowed.
Absolutely! At YVP, we can work with your budget to create a unique and memorable experience for you and your group. Whether it’s food, art, museums, entertainment, bridal, romantic, corporate or otherwise, we can pull it off!
We offer a variety of ticket types for our Iconic events to suit different budgets. For Thanksgiving, at Quality Italian, there are private OUTDOOR viewing areas to watch the parade with perfect views. Additionally, there are a certain number of tables available with windows from which you can see the parade in either a partial or full view (specified on the page). At our 34th Street Private Lounge, there are picture-window INDOOR-ONLY views of the parade. For our Tree Lighting event, every guest will be able to view the Tree from our beautiful loft space above ground level from INDOORS. For all custom and Broadway events, we offer ticket tiers and based on the tier you select we guarantee best in house seating.
For privately curated events, we can absolutely accommodate your needs and if necessary, find specific places for you. For our ticketed consumer events like our Thanksgiving brunches, we can convey your needs to our restaurant partners, but because of the volume of guests we cannot make any guarantees.
We do not advise bringing a stroller to any event as space is limited.