In 1925, the Rockettes (then known as “the Roxyettes”) got their merry start in St. Louis, MO.
For seven years, choreographer Russell Markert’s high-kicking dancers — inspired by the UK group, the Tiller Girls — put on shows at the Missouri Theatre. That was until Radio City Music Hall advisory board member Samuel “Roxy” Rothafel brought the ensemble to the Big Apple in December 1932 to spearhead the legendary venue’s opening.
Now, 100 short years later, the iconic Christmas-themed show is celebrating their 100th year in style.
Starting Thursday, Nov. 6, the cheery crew will kick off their holiday season with their first ‘Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.’
From there, they’ll deliver over 200 more performances that “combine elements of jazz, tap and ballet” and timeless routines like “Parade of the Living Soldiers” and “The Living Nativity” up until Jan. 4, 2026.
According to Playbill, this incarnation of the Rockettes’ seminal stage show “features nine extravagant numbers throughout a 90-minute production…[including] such classics as ‘Parade of the Wooden Soldiers’ as well as a new Santa Claus-themed scene introduced in 2024, set to Jerry Herman’s ‘Mame’ classic ‘We Need a Little Christmas.’”
In addition to the performance, fans will also have the opportunity to take part in unique onsite activations at Radio City that pay tribute to the group’s past century.
Plus, Santa will be there, too.
if you’d like to be there and take part in the holiday magic, tickets are available for all 211 (!) 2025 ‘Christmas Spectacular’ shows.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one concert was $83 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Other ‘Spectaculars’ start anywhere from $85 to $285 including fees.
Still need more information before finalizing your purchase?
You’re in the right place.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about seeing the Rockette’s 100-year ‘Christmas Spectacular’ celebration at Radio City Music Hall below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2025 schedule
From Nov. 6 all the way until early 2024, there will be quite a few shows at Radio City.
Prior to Thanksgiving, the Rockettes will high kick in Midtown from Tuesday through Sunday (save for the odd off-day).
Most shows take place at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Yes, there are often four shows a day. However, that’s not always the case. As noted above, there are odd off-days so make sure to keep an eye on the jam-packed calendar.
Once Turkey Day (Thursday, Nov. 27 this year) goes down, The Rockettes can be seen every single dang day including Xmas until Sunday, Jan. 4.
Not sure which date and time makes the most sense for your busy schedule?
You can find the complete 2025-26 Radio City Spectacular calendar including all dates, start times and links to buy tickets here.
Radio City Spectacular shows run 90 minutes.
Huge Christmas shows in 2025
If Christmas cheer is your kind of thing, there’s no such thing as too many holiday shows.
Thankfully, there’s no shortage this year.
Rather than inundate you with dozens of Christmas concerts, we kept our list lean. Without further ado, here are five of our favorite Yuletide-themed shows you won’t want to miss in the very near holiday future.
Want to see who else is out there? Check out this list of all the biggest pop stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
