All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 55

    • January 1, 1987
    • NBC

  • S01E02 56

    • January 1, 1988
    • NBC

  • S01E03 57

    • January 1, 1989
    • NBC

  • S01E04 58

    • January 1, 1990
    • NBC

    Liza Minnelli hosts the 58th annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza. This years tree is a 75-foot Norway Spruce from Connecticut. Champion ice skaters, Lorna Luft and the cast of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular are also featured.

  • S01E05 59

    • January 1, 1991
    • NBC

  • S01E06 60

    • January 1, 1992
    • NBC

  • S01E07 61

    • January 1, 1993
    • NBC

  • S01E08 62

    • January 1, 1994
    • NBC

  • S01E09 63

    • January 1, 1995
    • NBC

  • S01E10 64

    • January 1, 1996
    • NBC

  • S01E11 65

    • January 1, 1997
    • NBC

  • S01E12 66

    • January 1, 1998
    • NBC

  • S01E13 67

    • January 1, 1999
    • NBC

  • S01E14 68

    • January 1, 2000
    • NBC

  • S01E15 69

    • January 1, 2001
    • NBC

  • S01E16 70

    • January 1, 2002
    • NBC

  • S01E17 71

    • January 1, 2003
    • NBC

  • S01E18 72

    • January 1, 2004
    • NBC

  • S01E19 73

    • January 1, 2005
    • NBC

  • S01E20 74

    • January 1, 2006
    • NBC

  • S01E21 75

    • January 1, 2007
    • NBC

  • S01E22 76th (2008)

    • December 3, 2008
    • NBC

    Al Roker and Jane Krakowski host NBC's 11th annual Christmas special from Rockefeller Center. Featuring musical performances by Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Tony Bennett, Neil Boyd, the Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., David Cook and Rosie O'Donnell. And special guest appearances by Britney Spears, Stephen Colbert, The Radio City Rockettes, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog.

  • S01E23 77

    • December 2, 2009
    • NBC

    NBC continues to roll out the holiday festivities with a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree during the 12th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ("30 Rock") and Zachary Levi ("Chuck") and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

  • S01E24 78

    • November 30, 2010
    • NBC

  • S01E25 79

    • November 30, 2011
    • NBC

    Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie host the 79th annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Manhattan. Adding glow are slated performances by Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Cee Lo Green, Carole King, Katharine McPhee, Big Time Rush and Javier Colon. Included: the Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber video "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

  • S01E26 80

    • November 28, 2012
    • NBC

    Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie host the 80th annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Manhattan. Adding glow are Tony Bennett, The Muppets, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Trace Adkins, Victoria Justice, Cee Lo Green and others performing holiday songs and current hits.

  • S01E27 81

    • December 4, 2013
    • NBC

    The star-studded 81st annual tree lighting extravaganza hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales. Performances from Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Goo Goo Dolls, Ariana Grande, Jewel, Leona Lewis, Audra McDonald and The Rockettes.

  • S01E28 82

    • December 3, 2014
    • NBC

    The arrival of the holidays wouldn't be complete without a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, hosted by "Today" show anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales. The star-studded tree lighting extravaganza will feature musical guests including Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper, Seth MacFarlane featuring Sara Bareilles, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood performing current hits and holiday classics from Rockefeller Center in New York City.

  • S01E29 83rd (2015)

    • December 2, 2015
    • NBC

    The 83rd annual tree-lighting gala in Manhattan is presented. Hosts include Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales.

  • S01E30 84th (2016)

    • November 30, 2016
    • NBC

    The arrival of the holidays wouldn't be complete without a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, live from Rockefeller Center in New York City and hosted by "Today" anchors Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb. The star-studded evening will feature musical performances from Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, Sarah McLachlan, Dolly Parton, Jordan Smith, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, the Radio City Rockettes and more, performing current hits and holiday classics. Prior to the primetime telecast, an additional live hour of the special will be broadcast on select NBC stations (7-8 p.m. ET). Check local listings.

  • S01E31 85th

    • November 29, 2017
    • NBC

    The annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York; scheduled performers include Brett Eldredge, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Gwen Stefani and The Tenors.

  • S01E32 86th (2018)

    • November 28, 2018
    • NBC

  • S01E33 87th (2019)

    • December 4, 2019
    • NBC

    NBC celebrates the holiday season in style with its hugely popular Christmas in Rockefeller Center special on Wednesday, December 4 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. Just before the lighting of the iconic tree in Rockefeller Plaza, audiences will be treated to festive performances by Chicago, Brett Eldredge, Derek and Julianne Hough, John Legend, Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, Ne-Yo, Gwen Stefani, Straight No Chaser and Skylar Astin and Alex Newell from NBC's midseason drama Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, with appearances from Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin and the Radio City Rockettes. NBC’s Today anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Al Roker will host the joyous event.

  • S01E34 88th

    • December 2, 2020
    • NBC

    This year's tree, a 75-foot-tall, 11-ton Norway Spruce will be cut down from a residence in the town of Oneonta, NY.

  • S01E35 89th

    • December 1, 2021
    • NBC

  • S01E36 90th (2022)

    • November 30, 2022
    • NBC

    NBC News' TODAY co-anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and "Access Hollywood's" Mario Lopez co-hosted the highly anticipated holiday special where viewers were treated to festive performances! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton performed a duet of their holiday single, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas," additional performances were from Jimmie Allen, Andrea Bocelli along with Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, the Muppets of Sesame Street, Dan + Shay, The Shindellas, Louis York and more.

  • S01E37 91st (2023)

    • November 29, 2023
    • NBC

    One of the holiday season’s most cherished traditions is back to spread joy far and wide! Hosted by Emmy and Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson, this dazzling night will feature amazing performances, star-studded surprises, and of course, the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree.