Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024: How to Watch Online for Free

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As Taylor Swift would say, “Tis the damn season” — and for some of us, the holiday season officially begins once Rockefeller Center's iconic Christmas tree is lit.

Rockefeller Center will host its 92nd annual lighting ceremony on Wednesday (Dec. 4) at 8 p.m. ET. Whether you've booked travel deals to see it in person or plan to watch from the comfort of your sofa, the 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is sure to get you in the holiday spirit with the help of a host of guests and musical performances.

This year, pop star and talk show host Kelly Clarkson will return to host the tree lighting ceremony, with appearances from TodaySavannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin. You can also expect musical performances from Clarkson as well as the Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, the Radio City Rockettes and Thalia.

If you want to join in on the holiday fun (from the comfort of your own home, not the Big Apple), we've rounded up everything you need to watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony online and on TV for free.

Check below for available streaming options.

How to Watch the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on NBC & Peacock

The ceremony will be broadcast on Wednesday (November 29) at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. If you have cable, you can watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on TV through your local NBC affiliate — just check your cable provider's channel guide to find your local NBC channel. Don't have cable? You might be able to watch the tree lighting ceremony for free with an HD antenna like this one from Amazon.

Cord cutters can also use NBC's official streaming platform, Peacockwhich will broadcast the ceremony live. Already have Peacock? You can watch the ceremony at no extra cost by logging into your account and going to live TV.

Don't have a subscription? Peacock is currently discounting its monthly and annual plans to $1.99/mo ($5.99/mo) or $19.99 for the year ($59.99/year) for 12 months . To redeem the offers use the promo code BIGDEAL for the monthly plan or YEARLONG for the annual plan. The offer ends at midnight on Monday (November 27th), so don't wait too long! Click here or the button below to join Peacock.

In addition to the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, a Peacock membership will give you access to the entire Peacock library, including exclusive and original TV series, movies, sports and more Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Poker Face, Bel-Air, Poker Face, Yellowstone and Based on a true story. You will also be able to watch NBC and Bravo programs such as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Saturday Night Live, Parks & Recreation, The Office, Vanderpump Rules and more.

Additional Ways to Watch the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for Free

Looking for more money saving options? Live TV series offer free trials and deals that can save you even more without having to pay hundreds of dollars on cable every month.

FuboTV offers a seven-day free trial, which means you can watch the tree lighting ceremony and more for free. You can also take advantage of $20 off each plan for the first two months. Plans start at $55/month and include over 100 channels, DVR storage and more. Once your free trial and offer is up, you'll pay the regular subscription price based on the plan you choose. Click here or below to start your free trial.

Hulu + Live TV comes with a free 30-day trial and gives you the most content options, as you will not only have access to the NBC channel as well as many other live TV channels, but also the entire Hulu library. You can also combine it with Disney+ and ESPN+ for even more programming to watch. Once your free trial is over, you will be charged the regular $77/month subscription. Click here or below to start your free trial.

SlingTV is also offering 50% off its plans for the first month and a free Amazon Fire TV Sick Lite when you sign up. The Blue plan includes NBC and its affiliate channels for $20 for the first two months (was $40) and will give you access to DVR storage, the ability to stream to up to three devices at once, and more. You can expand your channel offerings by combining the Blue and Orange plans for even more content for only $27.50 (No. $55). Click here or the button below to register.