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CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF SNL AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NYC


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Deets: Since 1975, Saturday Night Live has made Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center its home, shaping comedy, culture, and late-night television for generations. In honor of SNL’s 50th anniversary and the upcoming SNL50: The Anniversary Special, premiering February 16th, Rockefeller Center is transforming into a hub for SNL fans from Thursday, January 29 to Sunday, February 16. Rock Center will transform with SNL50 themed flags and decor across campus, with immersive experiences, exclusive SNL-themed food and drinks, and a grand red-carpet event so fans can relive the show’s greatest moments and create new memories in celebration of SNL’s 50th anniversary.

Dining at Rock Center for SNL50

Rockefeller Plaza, Under 30 Rock
January 29 - February 16

 Visitors can enjoy SNL-themed food and drinks, with highlights including:

  • Ace’s Pizza: “Saturday Night Hive” Pizza

  • Cafe Grumpy: Superstar Latte

  • Chip City: Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger (available starting February 1)

  • Daily Provisions: Coffee Talk Latte (Like Buttah-Scotch)

  • 5 Acres: “The Booze Brothers” Cocktail

  • Le Rock: “Du Bang” Cocktail

  • Luke’s Lobster: Diner Lobster

  • NARO: "What's in the Church Lady's Cup?" Cocktail

  • Pebble Bar: “Van Down by the River” Cocktail

  • Puya Tacos de Puebla: Brian Fellow's Burrito

  • Smith & Mills: "Conversation Stopper (For the Girl at the Party You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation With)" Cocktail

Photo Op: Weekend Update Desk

Under 30 Rock, across from 5 Acres
February 4 - February 11

From February 4 to February 11, fans can take their turn in the spotlight at the Weekend Update Desk, making a special appearance at Under 30 Rock and 5 Acres.

 SNL Archive Photo Exhibit

Top of the Rock
February 5 - through February

Head to the 67th floor of Top of the Rock and explore a special photo collection in collaboration with NBC's SNL50. This exclusive exhibit, curated from the archives, celebrates the iconic moments and unforgettable characters from Saturday Night Live's 50-year history. On view through February 16th with any ticket to Top of the Rock. For tickets, click the link here

Live from New York: The SNL50 Experience

45 Rockefeller Plaza, Rink Level
January 30 – February 2 | 1PM – 8PM

NBC invites fans to an immersive event that offers fans the chance to peel back the curtain and step into the magic Studio 8H. Attendees can experience the on-camera magic, like sitting at the iconic Weekend Update desk and the backstage excitement of SNL with exclusive content, unexpected surprises, giveaways, and opportunities to celebrate 50 years of iconic sketches. More details here!

Hint for the Average Socialite: Learn more.

On February 11, Kenan Thompson & Marcello Hernández are pulling up to T-Mobile in Times Square to celebrate SNL50.

Read about SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on February 14 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Earlier Event: January 29
INFINITE HARMONY AT THE OCULUS, NYC
Later Event: January 30
SNL 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCE, NYC