Explore the latest announcements from our team.

  • Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Empire State Building Announces Fan-Favorite Holiday Programs to Include 20th Anniversary Elf Activations, Classic Holiday Décor, Festive Pop-Ups, Special Lightings and More
    November 21, 2023
    The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the details of its annual holiday festivities.
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  • The Empire State Building Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of New Line Cinema’s Holiday Classic “Elf” with a Tower Lighting, Special Film Screenings, and Observatory Décor
    November 07, 2023
    There’s room for everyone on ESB’s nice list! The Empire State Building (ESB) announced plans to treat every day like the holidays as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of New Line Cinema’s holiday classic “Elf” with a special tower lighting, film screenings, and themed décor at the Observatory through the holiday season.
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  • The Empire State Building Launches First-Ever Fall Film Series
    September 28, 2023
    The Empire State Building (ESB) announced today a brand-new experience this fall for guests to view beloved movies on the big screen in a movie-theater setting high above New York City.
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  • The 2023 Empire State Building Run-Up Returns Oct. 4
    July 20, 2023
    The Empire State Building (ESB) announced today the return of the annual Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU) on Oct. 4, 2023 – presented by MyFitnessPal and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
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  • The Empire State Building and Space Needle Team Up to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sleepless in Seattle
    June 28, 2023
    The Empire State Building and Space Needle announces a special collaboration today to celebrate 30 years since the June 1993 theatrical release of the movie Sleepless in Seattle.
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  • The Empire State Building Observatory Named #1 Attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor Travelers for the Second Consecutive Year in 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
    June 20, 2023
    The Empire State Building (ESB) announced that it achieved the coveted number one spot on the list of Top Attractions in the U.S. for the second consecutive year – and placed fifth worldwide – in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best.
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