November 14, 2019
Located at 1260 Avenue of the Americas in Rockefeller Center in New York City, Radio City Music Hall is the iconic home of the Christmas spectacular as well as one of the most in-demand music venues in New York City.
Opened in 1932, the Art Deco-style theater seats 5,960 on three levels. Besides the Rockettes, the theater hosts asome of the biggest concerts and comedy events throughout the year.
Where To Buy Radio City Music Hall Tickets
Radio City Music Hall seating chart is broken into five distinct levels. On the floor of the theater, seating is available in the small Pit Level in front of the stage, as well as in the main Orchestra Level. There are three tiered Mezzanine Levels where fans can get an elevated view of the show. Ticketmaster is the official ticketing partner for Radio City Music Hall, and has unsold tickets available for most shows.
TicketIQ has Fee-Free tickets for events at Radio City Music Hall which also include a Refund Guarantee. Our Refund Guarantee states that if an event is canceled or deemed unfit for fans to attend, TicketIQ will refund ticket buyers in as soon as 15 days. That means that you can buy from TicketIQ worry-free. Customers on TicketIQ save between 15%-25% compared to other secondary market ticketing sites.
Radio City Music Hall Tickets Seating Details and Tips
Seat Numbers Radio City Music Hall: Facing the stage, seat numbers for Pit, Orchestra and Mezzanine sections range from seat 101 on the far right of the theater to the 710 on the far left of the theatre. The center section contains seat numbers 401 to 414.
Pit Seating and Rows at Radio City Music Hall: The Pit section at Radio City contains rows AAA, BBB and CCC. In total there are about 150 pit seats available for any show for. Despite the high face price, these ticket often sell out through Ticketmaster, which means that the secondary market is the best way to get tickets in the Pit.
Orchestra Seating and Rows at Radio City Music Hall: Orchestra seats are the most desirable and expensive at Radio City Music Hall and Rows range from the 1st row AA to the last row which is either row U or W depending on which section of the orchestra you're looking at. For many shows, the first 8-10 rows are listed as premium or 'official platinum', which means they'll be more expensive compared to the rows right behind them. Additionally, row N-Z (in section 400 of the orchestra) are obstructed by the soundboard for most shows, however, for the Christmas Spectacular, the soundboard is in the Mezzanine level.
Mezzanine Seating and Rows at Radio City Music Hall: The Mezzanine at Radio City is divided into three levels, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mezzanine. The three mezzanine sections overhang the orchestra at row K. 1st Row mezzanine rows run A through L, while 2nd mezzanine rows run A through H. 3rd mezzanine level run A through K. While the 3rd mezzanine level is farthest from the stage, it provides a sweeping view of the venue that is worth seeing at some point. It also has the fewest seats of any level in the theater, which creates a more intimate environment.
Visit our dedicated blog post for a detailed buying guide for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
The Best Seats at Radio City Music Hall
The best seats at Radio City depend on which event you’re attending. If you’re going to see a show with a big stage production likE the Christmas Spectacular, it's better to avoid the first 13 rows (AA-LL), and focus on tickets in rows MM to ZZ. The first half of the mezzanine level, through row D or E, also provides a great vantage point for any show.
For music fans, looking for the best sound, the pit and orchestra seats are the best options, as the the sound can get a little bit dispersed in the mezzanine level.
How To Get The Cheapest Radio City Music Hall Tickets
Given the volume and variety of events at Radio City Music hall, it's important to check both the primary and secondary market. Ticketmaster is the official ticketing partner for Radio City Music Hall, and has tickets available for most shows.
On the secondary market, TicketIQ has Fee-Free tickets for events at Radio City Music Hall which also include a Refund Guarantee. Our Refund Guarantee states that if an event is canceled or deemed unfit for fans to attend, TicketIQ will refund ticket buyers in as soon as 15 days. That means that you can buy from TicketIQ worry-free. Customers on TicketIQ save between 15%-25% compared to other secondary market ticketing sites.
Wheelchair and ADA Accessible Options
Radio City Music Hall is wheelchair accessible through its entrance at the corner of 50th Street and Avenue of the Americas. There is an automatic door opener located on the far left wall. Accessible seating is available in every level and the building is equipped with multiple elevators. Rest rooms and concessions are located in the Grand Lounge, which is accessible by elevator. There are also wheelchair accessible rest rooms on the Mezzanine level. Assistive listening devices are also available upon request, and Radio City Music Hall does present interpreted events.
