Back By Popular Demand: Empire State Building Observation Deck Hosts Exclusive, Themed Silent Disco Nights on its Iconic 86th Floor Observation Deck

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a sold-out inaugural event, the Empire State Building Observation Deck (ESBOD) today announced the return of its popular themed silent disco with four new dates on its iconic 86^th Floor Observation Deck. Guests can dance 86 stories above New York City on select Saturdays from Sept. 19 through Oct. 17, 9-11 p.m.

“Our Silent Disco Nights invite guests to experience the 86th Floor Observation Deck in a new way, with a curated soundtrack and New York City’s best views all around them,” said Dan Rogoski, observatory general manager. “Each limited-capacity event pairs a high-energy dance party with the number one attraction in the U.S. for a unique NYC activity that guests can only find here.”

Themed nights include:

• Sept. 19: Hispanic Heritage Month/Latin
• Sept. 26: ‘80s/‘90s Throwbacks
• Oct. 3: Hip-Hop/R&B/Rap
• Oct. 17: EDM

Along with each night’s featured theme, guests can use wireless LED headphones to switch between Pop/Top 40, Hip-Hop, ‘80s/‘90s/Y2K, and Latin Music. A live DJ will lead each limited-capacity event with the 360-degree nighttime views of the New York City skyline.

Tickets – which start at $69 – include access to the immersive museum, the 86^th Floor Observation Deck, and one pair of wireless LED silent disco headphones.

The Empire State Building Observation Deck was voted the #1 Top Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do and underwent a $165 million reimagination that added a new immersive museum with nine galleries, bespoke host uniforms, and an upgraded 102nd Floor Observation Deck with unmatched views from the heart of New York City.

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About the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observation Deck with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observation Deck, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and is ranked the #1 Top Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List. Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, Ghirardelli, and Starbucks. For more information and Empire State Building Observation Deck Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.