Please note: in the case of rain and poor weather conditions, Bryant Park may amend tonight’s program. For the latest news on tonight’s event, keep checking Bryant Park's Instagram stories, X, and here!
Our annual Tree Lighting show at Bank of America Winter Village returns to the park Tuesday, December 2, at 5:30pm, featuring:
- American actor and chef David Burtka
- Tony Award winner Matt Doyle
- Performances by world-class skaters Mariah Bell, Kaitlin Hawayek, Jean-Luc Baker, Kaiya Ruiter, Emmanuel Savary, Ice Theatre of New York, Figure Skating in Harlem, and The Skyliners.
This in-person event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Entry will begin at 3:30pm on a first come, first served basis. If you can't make it to the park, enjoy the livestream here!
Please note: The Rink closes to the public 12:10pm on the day of Tree Lighting. Public skating resumes right after the show, around 6:15pm. The Lodge bar + food hall will remain open all day.
Livestream
- Seating for the event will begin at 3:30pm. Visitors who are waiting prior to 3:30pm will be asked to return in the afternoon.
- Entry to the event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacity on the deck may be limited.
- There is no re-entry once the deck is at capacity. Be sure to use the bathroom and visit the Holiday Shops before claiming your spot.
- Dress warmly.
- Your presence at Tree Lighting constitutes acknowledgement and consent that you may be photographed and/or videotaped by Bryant Park Corporation, and your image or likeness may be used as the result of a photo/video shoot.
Thanks to generous support from Bank of America, the 2025 Tree Lighting will be available to stream on this webpage. Be sure to bookmark this page, and return to watch with friends and family on Tuesday, December 3.
This year’s tree, standing 45 feet tall and weighing more than 8,000 pounds, is a sight to be seen with over 12,000 lights and 1,200 oversized ornaments, including giant glimmering pine cones and traditional holiday bells.