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NYC Pop Culture Events That Lit Up the Skyline

From Taylor Swift to Star Wars, discover the NYC pop culture events that transformed the Empire State Building lights, and plan your visit to experience it in person.

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How to Plan the Perfect NYC Itinerary (With the Empire State Building at the Center)

Explore top NYC attractions, insider tips, and must-see experiences for first-time visitors.

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Tom Holland on the 86th Floor Observation Deck

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WATCH: Tom Holland Swings by ESB to Drop “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Trailer

Holland sat down for an exclusive conversation about Peter Parker's next chapter, what it means to grow up on screen, and more.

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Inside the Empire State Building’s First-Ever Stand-Up Comedy Show

The sold-out show, produced in collaboration with Underground Overground Comedy, brought some of New York’s favorite comedians together in one of the city’s most iconic settings.

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Best Things to Do in New York City During Spring Break

Plan the perfect NYC spring break with parks in bloom, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable skyline views from the Empire State Building.

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STAR WARS Takes Over the Empire State Building

The epic ode to the franchise’s villains began that morning with a celebrity visit from STAR WARS actor Hayden Christensen, an unveiling of the Vader-themed Fifth Avenue Lobby windows, the debut of displays by Funko POP! and LEGO throughout the Observatory Experience, and an immersive fan experience by Hasbro and Amazon.

The cast of Percy Jackson on the 86th Floor Observatory

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Step Into the World of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” at the Empire State Building

“Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” the acclaimed book series penned by Rick Riordan and adapted for television on Disney+, comes alive at the “World’s Most Famous Building” with a brand new “600th Floor” photo corner for fans.

A couple at the Empire State Building Observatory

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Feel the Love at ESB with an Over-the-Top Dinner Date and Themed Movie Screenings this February

Experience the most romantic day of the year at the “World’s Most Romantic Building.”

Elvis Duran and Jimmy Fallon flip the ESB light switch

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Jimmy Fallon Lights the Empire State Building with “Wrap Me Up”

To mark the premiere of the dynamic display, Fallon visited the building’s reimagined Observatory Experience for a special lighting ceremony and fan event presented by State Farm and in partnership with iHeartRadio.

Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

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Jared Leto Climbs the Empire State Building

Move over, Kong! Academy Award winner Jared Leto scaled the Empire State Building on Nov. 9.

backstreet boys at top of empire state building

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Christmas in New York – ESB’s Holiday Music-to-Light Spectacular Returns with the Backstreet Boys!

maranthon runners at empire state building

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The 44th Annual Run-Up Returns to ESB!

Coco Rocha at the Empire State Building

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Fashion Show: Christian Siriano Makes It Work at the Empire State Building

Models and celebrities showed up and showed out for Christian Siriano’s Fall 2022 Fashion Show at the Empire State Building.

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