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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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The 2026 WNBA Draftees Light ESB Orange

The draftees visited to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony at the "World's Most Famous Building."

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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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Abbey Romeo Lights ESB to Kick Off World Autism Month

Romeo visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the Observatory Experience.

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Alix Earle Lights ESB Mint to Celebrate Reale Actives, in Support of Mount Sinai's Mammovan

Earle visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour ESB's immersive museum and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

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The Empire State Building Shines Red to Honor Red Cross Giving Day

The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with news anchor and reporter for Univision New York, Alejandro Condis, who flipped the famous light switch.

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Pussycat Dolls Light ESB to Celebrate "PCD Forever" Tour

Nicole Sherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's exhibits and iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks.

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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.