On October 16, fans learned that Kelly will perform at NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center special on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The annual event will take place in New York City alongside the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. According to the ticketing website 1iota, Kelly is among the performers scheduled for the holiday celebration.
Fans got another exciting update on October 19, when Kelly shared a special rehearsal announcement on Instagram. The post invited fans to watch her prepare for the upcoming show, with the caption reading, “The holiday season just got even brighter! 🎄✨ Join us for a special rehearsal by @kellyclarkson for Christmas in Rockefeller Center!”
The news quickly caught fans’ attention, with many wishing they could be in New York to see her perform. “OH MY GODDDDDDDD WHY AM I NOT IN NY THIS IS MY DREAMMMMMM,” one fan wrote. Another shared their excitement, saying, “I’m gonna enjoy it cause I love Kelly Clarkson’s Christmas Music!!!” A third fan revealed they had already requested to attend after seeing the announcement.
Kelly has become a favorite among holiday music fans since releasing her first Christmas album, Wrapped in Red. Songs such as Underneath the Tree and Wrapped in Red have become popular choices for Christmas playlists, helping make her music part of the holiday season for many listeners. She released her second holiday album, When Christmas Comes Around …, in 2021.
This will not be Kelly’s first appearance at Christmas in Rockefeller Center. She previously hosted and performed at the NBC special in 2023 and 2024. During the 2024 celebration, she even shared a funny TikTok about preparing to help light the famous Christmas tree, captioning the video, “Practice makes perfect 🤩.”
With another holiday performance now on the calendar, fans are looking forward to seeing Kelly return to the iconic event.
