Features

Empire State Building Tickets 101: Choose Your Own Adventure

Whether you're a local who wants to explore your own city or a tourist who will visit the Big Apple for the first time, ESB offers unparalleled views from the heart of New York City, a range of ticket options, and a seamless ticketing process to create an unforgettable experience.

Lightings

Chance The Rapper Lights ESB Red for Season 25 of "The Voice!"

"The Voice" coach Chance the Rapper visited the "World's Most Famous Building" to flip the ceremonial light switch and tour the Observatory Experience.

Exclusive Events

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.

Memories at ESB

Love Comes Full Circle at the Empire State Building

From a bucket list trip-turned-proposal to a pilgrimage with their three sons, Jennifer and Patrick have celebrated many a milestone moment at the Empire State Building.

Lightings

The Empire State Building Lights Red to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Exclusive Events

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.”

Celebrity Visits

MrBeast Races Up the Stairs of the Empire State Building

Features

ESB in 2023: A Year in Review

From scientists to beauty queens – and even a horse! – we’ve rounded up some of our favorite moments at our world-famous Observatory Experience.

Exclusive Events

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.