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The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in 2026: dates, tickets, and what to know before you go
230 shows between November 4 and January 4, 90 minutes each with no intermission. Here is what the tickets cost, when to get there, and which performances are made for kids who need a gentler room.
The short answer
The 2026 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes runs November 4, 2026 through January 4, 2027, with 230 performances, per MSG Entertainment. Tickets start at $50 at the Radio City box office or $55 online, a $5 service charge included. The show is 90 minutes with no intermission. Checked October 2026.
- Run Nov 4, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027
- Performances 230
- Tickets from $50 box office, $55 online
- Length 90 minutes, no intermission
- Under 2 No ticket, on a lap
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The run, the price, the rules
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027 |
| Performances | 230, the most the show has ever run |
| Starting price | $50 at the box office; $55 online, including a $5 service charge |
| Running time | 90 minutes, no intermission |
| Children under 2 | No ticket needed if they sit on a parent's or guardian's lap |
| Ticket limit | 14 per purchaser for the whole season |
| Refunds | None. All sales are final, tickets are digital, and there is no will call |
| Box office | Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Avenue of the Americas; Monday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; closed Sunday |
MSG says this year's run has the most performances in the show's history and adds a new Rockettes number, for ten in all, alongside the regulars like the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. The $50 (checked October 2026) is a floor, not a typical seat: each performance's prices sit in the calendar on rockettes.com, along with the daily showtimes, which change across the run. Check that calendar before you build a day around a Christmas Day or New Year's Day show. The one sure saving is the box office, which skips the $5 online charge on every ticket.
On the day
Doors open an hour before the show, and Radio City asks you to be in by 30 minutes before curtain. Latecomers wait for a break between scenes, and nobody is seated during Need a Little Christmas or Dance of the Frost Fairies. Everyone goes through security, so empty your pockets and leave time. Bags bigger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches are not allowed, and whatever you bring has to fit under your seat. No outside food or drink, and no photos or video during the performance.
The closest subway is 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (B, D, F, M) on Sixth Avenue. The E and M also stop at 5 Av/53 St, and the 1 at 50 St on Broadway. The Rockefeller tree is a short walk east, so the two make one trip.
The sensory-friendly and accessible shows
| Format | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Sensory-friendly | Sunday, November 8, 9:30 a.m. |
| American Sign Language | Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m.; Sunday, December 6, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, December 9, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, December 16, 8 p.m. |
| Open captions | Tuesday, December 1, 5 p.m. |
| Audio description | Thursday, December 10, 5 p.m. |
The sensory-friendly show softens the stage lighting and sound, keeps more house lights up, and sets aside the Grand Lounge as a quiet space with soft seating and fidget toys. It is a single morning, so it is the first date to plan around if you need it. Accessible and companion seats go through the Accessibility Services Department at 888-609-7599.
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The questions people actually ask
When does the Radio City Christmas Spectacular start in 2026?
Wednesday, November 4, 2026. It runs through Monday, January 4, 2027, with 230 performances, per MSG Entertainment (checked October 2026).
How long is the Christmas Spectacular?
90 minutes with no intermission, per the Rockettes' own FAQ.
How much are Christmas Spectacular tickets?
They start at $50 at the Radio City box office and $55 online, which includes a $5 service charge (checked October 2026). Prices for each performance are on the calendar at rockettes.com.
Do babies need a ticket for the Christmas Spectacular?
Children under 2 do not need a ticket if they sit on a parent's or guardian's lap. They cannot have their own seat without one.
Is there a sensory-friendly Christmas Spectacular?
Yes: Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with softer lighting and sound and a quiet space in the Grand Lounge. ASL, open-caption and audio-described shows run on other dates in November and December.
The sources
Where the prices and rules above come from. Check them yourself:
- MSG Entertainment: the 2026 Christmas Spectacular announcement (July 23, 2026) — run dates, 230 performances, starting prices, the new number
- Rockettes: Christmas Spectacular — the November 4 opening and performance count
- Rockettes: Christmas Spectacular FAQ — running time, age policy, bags, security, arrival, box office hours
- Rockettes: calendar — ticket limit, sales policy, accessibility line
- Rockettes: accessibility — 2026 sensory-friendly, ASL, open caption and audio description dates
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