CHRISTMAS ROYALTY RETURNS: Cher Brings Holiday Glamour and Power to Rockefeller Center This Year

The most wonderful time of the year is about to get even brighter — because Cher, the legendary Goddess of Pop, is returning to the spotlight for NBC’s annual “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” celebration. Known for her unmatched voice, dazzling stage presence, and flair for turning every performance into a global moment, Cher’s appearance is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated events of the holiday season.

For more than six decades, Cher has been an icon of reinvention — a performer who transcends generations, genres, and expectations. Now, she’s set to bring that same timeless magic to one of America’s most beloved traditions. Producers promise a show that will merge holiday nostalgia with modern spectacle, creating what they call “a Christmas performance for the ages.”

Cher’s setlist remains a closely guarded secret, but insiders reveal that the night will include emotional renditions of Christmas standards like “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night,” alongside songs from her acclaimed 2023 holiday album, “Christmas.” That album — featuring duets with Michael Bublé, Cyndi Lauper, and Stevie Wonder — became an instant classic, blending Cher’s powerful vocals with a sense of warmth and sincerity that captured the spirit of the season.

Fans can expect nothing less than a visual and emotional spectacle. Cher is known for her theatrical mastery — from her legendary costumes to her cinematic storytelling on stage — and Rockefeller Center’s grand setting provides the perfect canvas for her to deliver a show that feels both personal and larger than life. The iconic Christmas tree, the snow-dusted plaza, and the glow of city lights will frame what is sure to be a performance that fuses glamour, faith, and soul in perfect harmony.

“Christmas has always been about love, family, and light,” Cher said in a recent interview. “And there’s something truly magical about sharing that spirit through music — especially in a place as iconic as Rockefeller Center.”

NBC executives are equally thrilled. “Cher isn’t just a performer — she’s a symbol of endurance and brilliance,” one producer shared. “Having her headline this year’s special is like welcoming the very essence of holiday magic back home.”

Beyond the music, the two-hour broadcast will feature a lineup of celebrated artists across genres, with Cher closing the night in what many predict will be a career-defining Christmas finale. Whether it’s her velvet-toned ballads, her sparkling charisma, or the sheer gravity of her legend, this performance promises to be a moment of unity and joy, reminding millions why the holidays — and Cher — remain timeless.

✨ A night of elegance, emotion, and light — where the world’s most enduring icon brings her heart to the heart of New York.

“Christmas at Rockefeller Center” airs December 3 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, celebrating the season with unforgettable performances, twinkling lights, and the one and only Cher, proving once again that some voices never fade — they just shine brighter every Christmas.