ESB Blog: Behind the Empire

The official Empire State Building blog with tips and updates to help you plan your visit. Explore guides on tickets, the Observation Decks experience, tower lights, and what’s happening at this iconic NYC landmark.

Empire State Building Blog articles

Read the latest stories including celebrity visits, tower lights, exclusive events, ticket tips, NYC guides, fun and games, and unforgettable moments all in one place

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October 8, 2026
ESB Shines Red, White, & Blue to Honor 30 Years of FOX News
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October 1, 2026
ESB Shines to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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September 25, 2026
Telemundo Daytime Stars Light ESB to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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September 22, 2026
ESB Shines in Light Blue to Celebrate 'Dateline' Season 35
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September 21, 2026
Stephen Curry Lights ESB in Blue to Honor KPMG Leadership Development Day
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September 15, 2026
Ha*Ash Lights ESB to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
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September 8, 2026
ESB Shines Blue, Red, and Gold to Celebrate 60 Years of "Star Trek"
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August 24, 2026
The Empire State Building Shines for Ukrainian Independence Day
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August 19, 2026
Weezer Lights ESB in Gold to Celebrate the Release of "Weezer (The Gold Album)"

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