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Be Featured on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours in NYC

See your photo or video light up a Times Square billboard every hour for a full 24 hours for a NYC memory of a lifetime.

  • Everything you get: Your chosen photo or 15-second video will be displayed on a Times Square billboard every hour over 24 hours, from 12am to 11:59pm, on the date of your choice. Perfect for solo stars, group celebrations, or making a statement in the heart of NYC.
  • Why choose this: Turn any special memory into a larger-than-life spectacle—perfect for milestones, surprises, or simply making your mark with an unforgettable story to share.
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24 hr.

See your photo or video light up a Times Square billboard every hour for a full 24 hours for a NYC memory of a lifetime.

  • Everything you get: Your chosen photo or 15-second video will be displayed on a Times Square billboard every hour over 24 hours, from 12am to 11:59pm, on the date of your choice. Perfect for solo stars, group celebrations, or making a statement in the heart of NYC.
  • Why choose this: Turn any special memory into a larger-than-life spectacle—perfect for milestones, surprises, or simply making your mark with an unforgettable story to share.

Inclusions

  • Photo or 15-second video displayed on Times Square Billboard (31ft H x 55ft W)

  • Set-time feature every hour for 24 hours on the selected date (from 12am to 11:59pm)

  • Short text in English or Spanish with social media handles accepted

Exclusions

  • Video longer than 15 seconds

What to bring

  • Keep the confirmation code you receive after purchase; you’ll need it to upload your photo or video and secure your reservation.

What’s not allowed

  • Submissions with watermarks, logos, brands, nudity, smoking, or offensive/vulgar content will not be accepted.

Accessibility

  • The billboard site is fully accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • Your booking is only confirmed once your photo or video has been uploaded, so be sure to submit it promptly after purchase.
  • You may update your photo or video up to 24 hours before the scheduled display date, as long as it hasn’t already appeared.
  • Each photo or video will run for 15 seconds once every hour over a 24-hour period on your chosen date.
  • If technical issues occur, you are still guaranteed a minimum of 22 displays within the 24-hour window.
  • The billboard is located at 1560 Broadway, between 46th and 47th Streets, above the Pele Store and directly across from the TKTS Red Steps.
  • A live online stream of the billboard is available for viewing.
  • These tickets are valid until 31 December, 2026.
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Times Square VIP Photoshoot on the Iconic Red Stairs

Exclusive midnight photoshoot on NYC’s Red Stairs with pro lighting and private access.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy 30 minutes of private access to the Red Stairs after midnight, complete with professional lighting and photography. Take home an 8x10 framed print, a 360-degree video, and a gallery of 500+ photos capturing unforgettable moments of your experience.
  • Why choose this: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a world-famous landmark privately, away from crowds. By the end of it, you’ll walk away with both a premium experience and professional-quality keepsakes.
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30 min.

Exclusive midnight photoshoot on NYC’s Red Stairs with pro lighting and private access.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy 30 minutes of private access to the Red Stairs after midnight, complete with professional lighting and photography. Take home an 8x10 framed print, a 360-degree video, and a gallery of 500+ photos capturing unforgettable moments of your experience.
  • Why choose this: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a world-famous landmark privately, away from crowds. By the end of it, you’ll walk away with both a premium experience and professional-quality keepsakes.

Inclusions

  • 30-min private access to the Red Stairs (after midnight)

  • Professional photography with lighting setups

  • 8x10 printed photo with frame

  • 360-degree video

  • 500+ digital photos

Exclusions

  • Access to the Red Stairs in the daytime
  • Transportation to and from Times Square

Additional information

  • The photoshoot takes place after midnight to ensure private access.
  • This is a private experience for individuals, couples, or groups only.
  • Professional photographers will provide all lighting and setup equipment.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Times Square Photoshoot

Professional photoshoot at NYC’s brightest landmark with same-day edited shots.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy a personalized photoshoot in Times Square guided by a pro photographer. Pose at 4+ iconic locations surrounded by the city’s lights and energy. Receive 300+ high-res photos and 5+ beautifully edited images, all delivered directly to your phone the same day.
  • Why choose this: Capture unforgettable moments in one of the world’s most vibrant locations. Get expertly composed, high-quality shots without needing fancy equipment. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for stylish, professional memories.
  • Upgrades: Discover NYC's glamour with a private midnight photoshoot on the iconic Red Stairs. Avoid the crowds and enjoy exclusive 30-minute access to one of the city’s most famous landmarks.
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10 min. - 15 min.

Professional photoshoot at NYC’s brightest landmark with same-day edited shots.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy a personalized photoshoot in Times Square guided by a pro photographer. Pose at 4+ iconic locations surrounded by the city’s lights and energy. Receive 300+ high-res photos and 5+ beautifully edited images, all delivered directly to your phone the same day.
  • Why choose this: Capture unforgettable moments in one of the world’s most vibrant locations. Get expertly composed, high-quality shots without needing fancy equipment. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for stylish, professional memories.
  • Upgrades: Discover NYC's glamour with a private midnight photoshoot on the iconic Red Stairs. Avoid the crowds and enjoy exclusive 30-minute access to one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Inclusions

  • Professional photographer

  • Photoshoot at 4+ iconic Times Square spots

  • 300+ high-resolution photos

  • 5+ professionally edited images

  • Same-day photo delivery

  • Times Square VIP Photoshoot on the Iconic Red Stairs (as per option selected):

    • 30-min private access to the Red Stairs post midnight

    • Lighting setup

    • 8x10 printed photo with frame

    • 360-degree video

    • 500+ digital photos

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel transportation

  • Additional edited photos beyond package

  • Access to the Red Stairs in the daytime

What to bring

  • Bring your mobile phone to receive and store your photos directly after the shoot.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • Strollers and pushchairs are allowed.
  • Service animals are permitted.

Additional information

  • This is a private activity—only your group will take part.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What to expect on your Times Square visit

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See yourself in the heart of NYC

With options to send in images or a short video to a billboard in Times Square, you can see yourself, your favorite memories, or your loved ones sprawled across the most visited location in the world.

Get a timeless photograph on the iconic Red Stairs

The luminous Red Stairs off Broadway create the perfect backdrop for professional photographs. Capture a timeless moment, creating a memory you will cherish forever.

Leave your mark in New York City

Catch yourself on display at Times Square over 2o times through the day, and leave your park in one of the most iconic places in the world.

Get professional photographs in multiple timeless locations across Times Square

Get over 300 raw files, with multiple edited photographs, professionally shot, across multiple popular spots in Times Square to capture picture-perfect moments or create a cherished memory with your loved ones.

Celebrate with a midnight private photoshoot

Have a special moment planned? You can book a private late-night photoshoot under the Red Stairs with the glowing lights creating the perfect backdrop for a timeless photograph, capturing a timeless memory.

From billboards to the iconic Red Stairs: Upgrade your classic Times Square experience

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See yourself on a Times Square Billboard for a day

Send in a photo or a short video (15 sec) and live out your celebrity moment at Times Square for a day. Watch yourself on a Times Square Billboard for 24 hours and capture the perfect NYC memory.

Recommended experience:

  • Be Featured on a Times Square Billboard for 24 Hours in NYC
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Get yourself clicked on the iconic Red Stairs

Enjoy a private photoshoot at midnight with the soft red glow of the legendary Red Stairs in Times Square, set up with professional lighting, which includes printed copies along with the raw files, and create your own cinematic moments.

Recommended experience:

  • Times Square VIP Photoshoot on the Iconic Red Stairs
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Get camera-ready for a Times Square photoshoot

Strike a pose, or two, or ten, with your photographer leading the way, across multiple locations in Times Square. Get over 300 copies of images from your professional photoshoot, with 5 edited images, and spend your time soaking up the lights, cameras, and the action of NYC.

Recommended experience:

  • Times Square Photoshoot
Did you know?

You can see Times Square from space! The billboards and signs in Times Square glow so bright that it makes it easy to spot Times Square from the International Space Station at night.

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Plan your visit

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The public spaces of Times Square are open 24/7, though the timings of each Times Square experience vary.

  • Billboard display hours: 12am to 11:59pm (22 times, hourly)
  • VIP Red Stairs Photoshoot hours: 12am to 1:30am (30 mins)
  • Times Square Photoshoot hours: 11am to 11:40pm (15 mins)

Address: Manhattan, NY 10036, United States | Find on Maps

Times Square is easily accessible on foot from multiple NYC attractions, making it easy to visit multiple locations in a single day.

  • Distance from Broadway Theatre district: 7-minute walk (0.3 miles)
  • Distance from Madame Tussauds New York: 3-minute walk (0.1 miles)
  • Distance from Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock: 5-minute walk (0.2 miles)
  • Distance from the Empire State Building: 15-minute walk (0.6 miles)
  • Distance from MoMA New York: 12-minute walk (0.5 miles)

Walking around Times Square is highly recommended because it has hundreds of thousands of visitors daily, and it also allows you to explore the nearby blocks, which are significantly quieter and filled with NYC's hidden gems.

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Classic Times Square dining options

  • Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery: Must-visit for their cheesecake. | Find on Maps
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: For a Forrest Gump-themed meal. | Find on Maps
  • Times Square Diner & Grill: Classic American diner-style food. | Find on Maps

Alternate dining nearby

  • Restaurant Row: Alternatively, you can enter the historic district a block away and spend time exploring over 30 restaurants and bars for a lively evening after your day of exploration. | Find on Maps
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  • For families with kids: M&M’s World, Hershey’s Chocolate World, and the Disney Store offer a variety of goodies, making them ideal for families with children.
  • For souvenirs: The Gifts on the Square is the place to be for themed souvenirs and gifts. | Find on Maps
  • For Broadway and theater enthusiasts: If you’re looking for Broadway memorabilia, then Theatre Circle Gifts is the place for you. You can shop for merchandise, memorabilia, and more. | Find on Maps
  • Retail stores and outlets: You can easily find several retail stores like Steve Madden, Sephora, Levi’s, H&M, and more across Times Square.
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Budget

Mid-range

  • Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Times Square South by IHG | Find on Maps
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York Times Square West | Find on Maps
  • Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West | Find on Maps

Luxury

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  • Carry cash for street performers and spontaneous photo ops.
  • Use side streets to take crowd-free breaks without leaving the area.
  • Most stores on Times Square stay open late, so you don’t need to rush your visit during daylight hours.
  • Explore beyond the main square; the restaurants and bars one block away are significantly quieter and better priced.
  • Wear solid colors for your photoshoots because patterned outfits can clash with the bright ads in the backdrop.
  • Have pose ideas/screenshots prepared so you don’t waste time in crowded spaces.
  • Use high-resolution formats when you’re sending in your images, not to sacrifice quality.
  • Avoid overexposure in the images you’re sending in for the billboard displays. Bright Times Square lighting can wash out poorly edited photos.

Things to do in and around Times Square

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Broadway

Just steps from Times Square, Broadway is the heartbeat of New York’s theater scene, where world-class musicals and performances light up the night. It's the perfect follow-up to your Times Square visit; stroll from the buzzing screens to iconic marquees and feel the city’s creative pulse come alive.

Rockefeller Center with holiday tree and ice rink, view from Top of the Rock, New York City.

Rockefeller Center

A short walk from Times Square, Rockefeller Center is where architecture, entertainment, and culture meet. Home to the famous ice rink, NBC Studios, and festive holiday displays, it offers a change of pace from Times Square while still keeping you in the center of NYC energy.

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Empire State Building

A 10-minute walk or quick subway ride from Times Square, the Empire State Building offers classic NYC skyline views and Art Deco charm. It’s a great addition to your Times Square experience; you can go from street-level chaos to sky-high calm in just minutes.

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MoMA

Located just a few blocks from Times Square, MoMA offers a creative refuge filled with iconic works by artists like Van Gogh and Picasso. After the visual overload of Times Square's billboards, MoMA delivers visual inspiration in a quieter, more artistic setting.

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Madame Tussauds New York

Right in Times Square, Madame Tussauds brings celebrity culture to life with lifelike wax figures and immersive zones. It’s an ideal stop during your Times Square visit; filled with fun photos, family-friendly activities, and meeting “celebrities” without the red carpet.

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Top of the Rock

A short walk from Times Square, Top of the Rock offers unbeatable views over Midtown and Central Park. Unlike Times Square’s street-level frenzy, this observation deck gives you a breathtaking aerial view of Times Square itself.

Frequently asked questions about Times Square experience tickets

How long should I plan to spend in Times Square?

Most visitors spend 1-2 hours unless they’re attending a show, photoshoot, or attraction.

Will I receive a photo of my billboard after it appears?

Most companies provide a link to your display or proof shots. Alternatively, you can visit the spot at a specific time to capture it yourself.

How long does a typical Times Square photoshoot take?

Most photoshoots are 30-90 minutes, depending on the type of photoshoot option selected. Multiple locations, timings, and multiple angles are typically longer.

Can I use public restrooms nearby?

Restrooms can be found inside the Times Square Visitor Center, Bryant Park, or nearby fast-food chains.