Vessel At Hudson Yards Is Hosting Its First-Ever Holiday Lighting Ceremony Next Week — With Special Holiday Performances, Celebrity Appearances, & Giveaways

Get ready to see one of New York City’s most eye-catching landmarks in a whole new light–literally. For the first time since its 2019 debut, Hudson Yards’ iconic Vessel will dazzle with its first ever holiday lighting ceremony, kicking off the festive season in style. Each winter, *Shine Bright at Hudson Yards* Presented by Wells Fargo transforms the neighborhood into one of NYC’s most dazzling holiday destinations, featuring over two million glittering lights wrapping the shops, restaurants, and public gardens. But despite the neighborhood’s over-the-top sparkle, Vessel itself has never joined in on the holiday glow–until now! On Monday, November 17, visitors can experience the first-ever Vessel Lighting Ceremony, an evening filled with live performances, celebrity guests, and plenty of festive spirit to kick off the holiday season in NYC. The event will be free and open to the public, taking place from 6 pm to 6:45 pm in the Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens. The celebration will be hosted by Helen Little of 106.7 Lite FM, NYC’s #1 daytime radio host, and feature an exciting lineup of performances, including: * 🎤 Kelsie Watts – pop recording artist and Broadway star of *SIX The Musical*, performing songs from her new album *Christmas in New York* * 🎺 Orchestra of St. Luke’s Brass Ensemble – a beloved NYC-based orchestra bringing holiday classics to life * 🎶 Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir – the award-winning gospel group known for their soulful harmonies * 🐘 Ellie the Elephant – the official mascot of the WNBA’s New York Liberty, making a special festive appearance And that’s not all–iHeartRadio partners will be on site spreading the holiday cheer with tons of festive giveaways (while supplies last). In honor of the ceremony, Vessel will operate on a special schedule, open to visitors from 11 am-5 pm, and reopening after the event from 7-9 pm (last ticket at 8:20 pm). Pre or post-lighting ceremony, visitors can **stroll through this year’s *Shine Bright at Hudson Yards* installation,** which features glowing gardens, free photos with Santa, holiday pop-ups, 100+ shops and restaurants to grab a bite at. Vessel Holiday Lighting Ceremony -------------------------------- * 📍 Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens – 20 Hudson Yards (between 30th and 33rd Street) * 🗓️ Monday, November 17 * ⏰ 6 – 6:45 pm * 🎟️ Free & open to the public Designed by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio, Vessel has quickly become one of New York City’s most recognizable structures, attracting over two million visitors each year. Its shimmering bronze-colored steel and glass exterior changes with the light–and this season, it’ll finally join Hudson Yards’ breathtaking winter display. Whether you’ve climbed its 150-foot spiral staircase before or admired it from afar, this year’s first-ever lighting ceremony promises to make Vessel even more picture-perfect than ever. Learn more on Vessel’s website. Source: https://secretnyc.co/vessel-hudson-yards-first-ever-holiday-lighting-ceremony-2025/