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How to Watch 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center Live Online for Free Without Cable

Aubrey Chorpenning
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Aubrey Chorpenning

As Christmas 2023 draws near, the festivities are well underway. Another big tradition takes place this week. It’s time to kick off the holiday season at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Even if you’re not in the Big Apple, you can enjoy the fun as the iconic Christmas tree is lit. The festive event is filled with holiday joy, including special performances from a star-studded lineup. The special event airs live on both NBC and Peacock on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch NBC with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch with Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Peacock, or YouTube TV.

How to Watch 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center

About 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center

Every year, viewers look forward to the annual tree lighting in New York City. The two-hour event is the perfect way to usher in the holiday season. During the 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center special, watch as the impressive tree is lit. This is no ordinary Christmas tree and is recognized as one of the most famous and largest. This year’s Norway Spruce tree is 80 feet tall and 43 feet wide. The impressive spruce boasts a beautiful display of 50,000 LED lights and a tree topper featuring 3 million Swarovski crystals.

On Wednesday, Kelly Clarkson is taking the reins and is hosting the highly-anticipated event. Also returning to Rockefeller Center are Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Craig Melvin (“Today.”)

Not only is Clarkson the host, but she is also going to take the stage and perform holiday hits. Look forward to spectacular performances by the following artists and others:

  • Chloe Bailey
  • Adam Blackstone
  • Cher
  • David Foster
  • Liz Gillies
  • Darlene Love
  • Seth MacFarlane
  • Barry Manilow
  • Katharine McPhee
  • Keke Palmer
  • Carly Pearce
  • Manuel Turizo

Can you watch 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch NBC on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center with a free trial of Fubo or Hulu Live TV.

What devices can you use to stream 2023 Christmas at Rockefeller Center?

You can watch NBC on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

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