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Lighting Schedule

Visitors and observers from near and far should not take the lighting of the Empire State Building for granted because there are always interesting and interactive events planned throughout the year. As a focal point for displays, gatherings, and promotions, the Tower Lights just might surprise you with how often they change!

Below is a list of the upcoming Tower Light themes. For a detailed timeline of how the Tower Lights have evolved, please visit the Tower Lights History page.

Tower lights go off every night at 2:00 AM.

 
 Upcoming Tower Lighting Schedule
Date Colors Occasion
06/18 - 06/25 White/White/White ESB Lighting
06/26 - 06/28 Lavender/Lavender/White Heritage of Pride, NYC Pride 2009
06/29 Colors TBD Mets and Yankees "Subway Series", Team colors of Subway Series winner
06/30 White/White/White ESB Lighting
07/01 Red/White/Red Canadian Consulate General of New York, Canada Day
07/02 - 07/05 Red/White/Blue Independence Day
07/06 - 07/24 White/White/White ESB Lighting
NOTE:  Colors are listed from bottom to top as they appear from the street.
            Tower lights go off every night at 2:00 AM.

During spring and fall bird migration seasons and particularly on cloudy, humid and/or foggy nights, when large numbers of birds are seen flying near the building, the tower lights are turned off. Observatory personnel on the 86th floor outdoor deck notify the engineers. The birds are attracted by the lights and there is a danger they will fly into the building and be killed.

 

 


Purchase Tickets Online Now!
Purchase Tickets Online Now!
  Purchase your tickets online, it's easy and convenient. You can either print your tickets online or have them delivered right to your door step.

ESB Lighting Partner
ESB Lighting Partner
  This is a special opportunity to partner with the world’s most famous office building and its world famous tower lights.

Security & Visiting Information
Security & Visiting Information
  If you are planning to visit the ESB, please take a moment to read our security and visitor instructions.

Take the ESB Tour
Take the ESB Tour
  Can't make it to New York? See the Empire State Building inside and out through the ESB Launch Tour.

Did You Know?


Built during the Depression, the building was the center of a competition between Walter Chrysler (Chrysler Corp) and John Jakob Raskob (General Motors) to see who could build the tallest building.


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