The Most Iconic Spotify Wrapped Events Are Happening Today In NYC — See Free Shows, Iconic Sightings & Viral Art

Happy Spotify Wrapped Day to all who celebrate! It’s been an incredible year of music, especially here in NYC, and we hope everyone is enjoying reliving all the amazing tracks that defined their year. Whether your subway rides were accompanied by *The Subway* by Chappell Roan or your late-night walks echoed with classics like *Empire State of Mind* by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys , NYC’s soundtrack in 2025 blended the new with the iconic. From borough-specific top artists to timeless tracks about the five boroughs themselves, New Yorkers kept their playlists as dynamic and eclectic as the city they call home. It goes without saying that this time of year is a monumental moment of musical celebration. As you bask in all the sonic joy , we’ve curated the best NYC events to help you celebrate another fantastic year of tunes in the city, and keep the vibes going long after you’ve scrolled through your stats. Here’s where to revel in your year in music. 🚆 Spotify’s AI DJ on the 7 Train ------------------------------------ To celebrate launch day , Spotify’s AI DJ, X—a New Yorker by heart and by design —will give a special shoutout to commuters riding the 7 train, highlighting just how much New Yorkers listened on Spotify this year (over 80 billion minutes!) 🗓️ December 3rd ⏰ 10 am – 11:59 am 📍 All 21 stations along the 7 line 🗽 Empire State Building Goes Green -------------------------------------- Producer, DJ, and *Night People* author Mark Ronson will flip the switch to light up the Empire State Building in green during a special Wrapped launch day ceremony . 🗓️ December 3rd ⏰ 11 am 📍 Empire State Building ❄️ Clipse Snowglobe in Nolita --------------------------------- To celebrate the 2025 comeback of hip-hop duo Clipse , Spotify is installing a snowglobe with live dancers in Elizabeth Street Garden—bringing to life the lyrics of “Ace Trumpets,” ballerinas doing pirouettes inside of my snow globe. Shopping sprees in SoHo.”). 🗓️ December 3rd – December 6th ⏰ Live dance performances on December 3rd only: * 12–12:45 pm * 1–1:45 pm * 2–2:45 pm 📍 Elizabeth Street Garden 💇‍♀️ Chappell Roan’s Hair at Union Square --------------------------------------------- For New Yorkers who’ve got a way, and those who got away this year and found their new home here, we see you. New York City streamed Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” over 240,000 times on release day. (We’re offering a virtual hug to each and every streamer.) To celebrate, Spotify is installing a flowing red-hair decal throughout Union Square station—one millimeter for every stream. 🗓️ December 3rd ⏰ Starting at 1 pm ET, through December 28th 📍 Union Square Station (14th St–Union Square) From subway platforms to skyline views, our favorite artists followed us everywhere. Until next year, happy streaming ! Source: https://secretnyc.co/spotify-wrapped-nyc-empire-state-building-chappell-roan/