Macy's Christmas Light Show
2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.
Visitors gather in the Grand Court to watch a holiday spectacle centered around the Magic Christmas Tree, illuminated by 34,500 LED lights in six colors and crowned with a red Moravian star. The illuminated display is accompanied by the music of the historic Wanamaker Organ, the largest playing pipe organ in the world. The show runs for approximately eleven minutes.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Center City
Accessibility
Elevators lead from the covered underground parking garage to street level.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Covered public parking is available under the building, with garage entrances on Juniper Street and northbound 13th Street.
- A virtual edition of the light show is available to watch online year-round.
Links & Contact
Run by Friends of the Wanamaker Organ, Inc. / Macy's
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Light Show?
The Light Show lasts about eleven minutes.
How many lights are on the Magic Christmas Tree?
The tree is decorated with 34,500 LED lights across six colors (red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and cool white) and is topped by a red Moravian star.
What musical instrument accompanies the show?
The show features the Wanamaker Organ, the largest playing pipe organ in the world, containing 28,750 pipes.
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