Ninety minutes, no intermission, and ten separate Rockettes numbers — the Christmas Spectacular is the most concentrated dose of holiday showmanship in Midtown, staged at Radio City under Sphere Immersive Sound. With 230 performances scheduled, the most in the show's history, there is a seat at almost any hour. If you are hosting kids or out-of-town relatives, this is the one holiday ticket that reliably lands.
What to expect
You enter through Radio City's art deco Grand Foyer and are seated for a 90-minute run with no interval. Expect the Rockettes' precision kickline across ten distinct numbers, fast scenery changes, and audio mixed through Sphere Immersive Sound. Photography and video are not permitted once the performance begins, and exits are final — there is no re-entry.
Good to know
- Take the B, D, F or M to 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center; the hall entrance is on Sixth Avenue at 50th Street.
- All exits are final — you cannot leave and re-enter, so handle the bathroom run before curtain.
- No photography or video is allowed once the show starts, on cameras or phones.
- There is a 14-ticket limit per purchaser across the whole season; larger parties need group sales.
- Accessible and companion seats are booked through MSG Entertainment's Accessibility Services line, not online.
- The show plays straight through with no intermission, so eat and drink before you sit down.
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Common questions
How long is the Christmas Spectacular?
Ninety minutes, straight through with no intermission.
Can I take photos of the Rockettes during the show?
No. Photography and video are prohibited during the performance on cameras and phones alike — take your pictures in the lobby.
How many performances are there?
230 this season, which Radio City says is the most the show has ever played, so there is usually availability on some day part.
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