iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Pentatonix: A Festive Celebration at the Empire State Building
iHeartMedia has partnered with the Empire State Building to present a festive holiday event in New York City featuring the Grammy-winning vocal group Pentatonix. The event, titled the “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Pentatonix,” will be hosted by Paul “Cubby” Bryant from “106.7 Lite FM” WLTW New York and will be broadcast live on iHeartMedia stations nationwide on Dec. 19. The highlight of the celebration is a music-to-light show on top of the Empire State Building, which was recently recognized as New York City’s top attraction in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Pentatonix set the stage for the event by illuminating the iconic Empire State Building with a synchronized light show to their hit holiday song, “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” featuring a duet with Frank Sinatra. The intimate gathering on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building Observatory included a live performance by Pentatonix, an interview with “Cubby,” and a fan Q&A session.
A 10-minute special broadcast of the “Holiday Pop Up Party” will air on Dec. 19 at 9pm local time on iHeartMedia’s all-Christmas music stations nationwide, with a New York City broadcast time of 6:50pm (ET). The special will also be available for streaming on the iHeartChristmas Pop digital station at 9pm. Additionally, New York stations “Z100” WHTZ, “103.5 KTU” WKTU, and “106.7 Lite FM” will play “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” every night from Dec. 19-25 at 7pm, synchronized with the Empire State Building’s holiday light show.
In conclusion, the collaboration between iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building promises a magical holiday experience for both live attendees and radio listeners across the country. With Pentatonix headlining the event and a spectacular music-to-light show, the “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Pentatonix” is set to spread festive cheer and joy this holiday season.