Radio City Music Hall Theater

Address: 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA

Website: https://www.radiocity.com/

Admission: Admission/ticket price varies by performance or event; tours are ticketed (see website)

Radio City Music Hall is an Art Deco entertainment venue located at Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, opened in 1932 and noted for its large auditorium and stage productions.

The interior design by Donald Deskey and the hall’s streamlined decorative scheme are hallmarks of 1930s design, and the theatre hosts concerts, film premieres and the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. The auditorium and stage are configured for large-scale live shows and events, and guided tours are offered to view key interior spaces.

The theatre was constructed as part of the Rockefeller Center complex and has functioned continuously as a major performance house, undergoing restorations to preserve its original decorative scheme and modernize technical systems.

Radio City Music Hall is located on 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) within Rockefeller Center, a short walk from Times Square and other Midtown attractions.

• Opening and programming: Opened in 1932, the venue is famed for its Art Deco design and for hosting the long-running Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes.
• Visitor tours: Guided tours run regularly, allowing visitors to see the interior design and learn about the theatre’s history and productions.

What to See#

• Main auditorium and stage: The large auditorium is notable for its Art Deco interior, ornate murals and the stage used for large-scale live productions, including the annual Christmas show.
• Tours and public spaces: Public backstage and theatre tours provide access to historic areas, the theater’s lobby and exhibition displays about its history and the Rockettes.

Radio City Music Hall is located at 1260 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) between West 50th and 51st Streets in Midtown Manhattan, adjacent to Rockefeller Center. The nearest subway stop is 47-50 Streets-Rockefeller Center (B, D, F, M lines), about a 2-4 minute walk; the 49th Street station (N, Q, R, W) is also a short walk. It’s easily reached on foot from many Midtown locations and is a short taxi or subway ride from other Manhattan hubs.

• Book show tickets or the Radio City Stage Door Tour in advance-both the performances and the guided backstage tours have limited availability and often sell out on peak dates.
• Arrive at least 30-45 minutes before showtime and enter from the 6th Avenue/50th Street approach to avoid the busiest pedestrian flows on front-of-house sidewalks.
• Allow time to study the Art Deco lobby and exterior details before the show; the building's interior design and murals are highlights that many visitors miss if they arrive just for curtain time.