Lightings

Chuck Scarborough Lights ESB to Celebrate 50 Years on NBC New York

The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with News 4 New York Anchor Chuck Scarborough, who flipped the famous light switch. Chuck was joined by WNBC News Anchor Natalie Pasquarella and WNBC Weather Anchor Dave Price to celebrate the milestone anniversary.

Exclusive Events

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.

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Questlove Lights ESB to Celebrate the New York Times' 1,000th Game of Wordle

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Grammy Award-winning musician and founding member of The Roots, New York Times subscriber and longtime Wordle solver Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Wordle Editor Tracy Bennett visited the Empire State Building to flip the iconic light switch.

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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.

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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.

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.

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The Empire State Building Lights Red to Celebrate Lunar New Year

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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.”

Celebrity Visits

MrBeast Races Up the Stairs of the Empire State Building