Rockefeller Center picks 2026 Christmas tree
Rockefeller Center selected a Norway spruce from West Edmeston, New York, as its 2026 Christmas tree. ABC News and the New York Post said the 75-year-old tree will be cut November 5 and lit December 2. It will carry more than 50,000 LED lights and the Swarovski star.
Rockefeller Center announced Monday that its 2026 Christmas tree will be a Norway spruce from West Edmeston, New York. ABC News and the New York Post reported the selection. The 75-year-old tree is scheduled to be cut down on November 5 and transported to Manhattan on November 7.
Crews will decorate it with more than 50,000 energy-efficient LED lights and top it with the signature Swarovski star. The annual tree-lighting ceremony will take place on December 2. Officials said the search for this year's iconic Midtown display is over.
The Rockefeller tree is a New York holiday ritual that draws tourists and TV crews. Host towns often celebrate the pickup with local ceremonies. The pages did not list the tree's exact height Monday.
What we know: A West Edmeston Norway spruce will be the 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, lit December 2.
What we don't: The final measured height after transport and stand installation.
Where outlets agree ABC News and the New York Post report Rockefeller Center's 2026 Norway spruce selection.
Where they differ The cited reports agree on the key facts so far.