NBC’s ‘Christmas In Rockefeller Center’: Start Time, Performers, How To Watch 30 Rock’s Iconic Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Live

Live from New York, it’s the 93rd lighting of the iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center!

Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, Christmas in Rockefeller Center will once again ring in the holiday season by lighting a 74-foot tall, 43-foot wide Norway Spruce from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The tree weighs approximately 12 tons, but in its defense, Thanksgiving was last week.

Clarkson will be joined by Today anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Craig Melvin, and the show will feature performances by the Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, the Radio City Rockettes, and Thalia.

From start time to streaming information, here’s how to watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center live on NBC and Peacock.

What Time Does Christmas in Rockefeller Center Start?

All the fun begins at 7:00 p.m. ET with a live hour of coverage hosted by Mario Lopez, Natalie Pasquarella, and David Ushery. The official Christmas in Rockefeller Center special airs live from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Telemundo will also simulcast the event, airing Navidades en Rockefeller Center at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Where To Watch The 30 Rock Christmas Tree Lighting Live Online:

This year’s seasonal event will air on NBC. If you have a valid cable login, you can stream Christmas in Rockefeller Center live on NBC.com or the NBC app.

How To Watch Christmas in Rockefeller Center Live Online Without Cable:

Cord-cutters can watch the 30 Rock Christmas tree lighting live on Peacock.

Finally, you can also stream Christmas in Rockefeller Center with an active subscription to DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

Christmas in Rockefeller Center Performers:

This year’s special once again features an array of impressive performers, including the Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, the Radio City Rockettes, and Thalia.

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