Showcasing the culture of the city

The art and entertainment you’ll find here does more than spark the imagination. Through sculpture, through architecture, through performance––Rockefeller Center serves as a catalyst, bringing together a community of people looking to be inspired and to inspire others.

People admiring the Behind the Walls sculpture at Rockefeller Center.

Rockefeller Center mosaic of two men in a field.

Art & History

From permanent works of art to significant architecture to important and exciting art exhibitions and galleries, Rockefeller Center never fails to fascinate. This is the art and history that defines the city’s past and present, and points the way to its future.

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Public Art

Rockefeller Center brings art to everyone with installations throughout our campus.

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The Prometheus statue, wearing a mask, overlooking the sunken plaza.

News & Updates

With a full calendar of events and exhibitions, this is how you stay on top of everything that happened, and everything that’s going to happen.

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Newsstand Studios

Original, compelling, must-hear content is being produced in our podcast studio, Newsstand Studios. Take a listen, then contact us about renting the space to create your own unique programming.

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The Center Magazine

Enter the world of Rockefeller Center through The Center Blog & Magazine. These are the lives, the stories, and the events that shape, define, and influence this iconic destination and the city beyond.

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Events

The Best Things to Do in NYC in August 2026

Discover the best things to do in NYC in August 2026—from free concerts and Shakespeare in the Park to Restaurant Week, the US Open, and other exciting events.

Jun 16 2026

A rendering of a large group of people watching Fourth of July fireworks at Top of the Rock

Events

The Best Things to Do in NYC in July 2026

July is the month New Yorkers either flee the city or learn to love it, and the smart ones stay. The weather earns its reputation, and New York City's best free programming hits at once: fireworks over the Brooklyn Bridge, family-friendly entertainment all day, and pop-ups from Soho to Hudson Yards. This year carries two anniversaries worth showing up for: the 50th Macy's 4th of July fireworks and the 40th season of SummerStage. Below, the moves worth making in NYC in July 2026.

Jun 12 2026

Photo NBC Studios marquee by Joe Lavigne

Arts & Culture

How to Get ‘Saturday Night Live’ Tickets at Rockefeller Center

According to a New Yorker who’s scored the coveted tickets 19 different times.

Jun 5 2026

Photograph of fireworks from Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Best of NYC

Fourth of July in NYC: The Complete Guide to Fireworks, Parties, and Things to Do

The Fourth of July in New York City is always a day worth planning for, but 2026 raises the stakes. Whether you're after the front-row view, lining up for a hot dog in Coney Island, or making a day of it across the city, this is your guide to Independence Day in NYC.

Jun 5 2026