How to get FREE TV show tickets in NYC
NYC is home to a ton of your favorite shows! Most of them have studio audiences and you can get tickets for FREE! How amazing would it be to see one of these shows in person! Maybe even have your friends see you on TV! Each show has different requirements, times, and ticketing info. Advanced ticket reservations are required, so make sure to plan ahead. Here’s a list of some of the most popular shows taped in NYC and everything you need to know for each. Keep in mind, times listed below are the time the show starts, but all shows require earlier arrival time so check all details before making your plans.
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Ticket info: Reserve tickets (ticket release dates are announced on their twitter page)
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, monologue rehearsal 2:50pm, tapings 3:45pm
Location: Studio 6B, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. Fifth and Sixth Aves. and W. 49th and W. 50th Sts.)
Age requirements: 16+
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 5:30pm
Location: Studio 8G, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. Fifth and Sixth Aves. and W. 49th and W. 50th Sts.)
Age requirement: 16+
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 5:30 pm
Location: Ed Sullivan Theater 1697 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Age requirement: 16+
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:45 am
Location: 7 Lincoln Square, NY, NY 10023
Age requirements: Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Under 10 is not allowed.
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Monday thru Thursday at 10 am, and Thursday at 1:30 pm
Location: 221 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
Age requirements: 18+
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Location: Chelsea Television Studios, 221 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
Age requirements: 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)
Ticket info: no tickets required (see more info here)
Schedule: Weekdays at 7am
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Age: no requirement
Ticket info: no tickets required (see more info here)
Schedule: Monday thru Friday at 7am
Location: Times Square (Broadway at 44th Street)
Age: no requirement
Ticket info: tickets are given out through a lottery. (see more info here)
Schedule: Saturday’s at 11:30pm
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Age: 16+
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Monday thru Thursday 6:00 pm
Location: 733 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Age: 18+
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: 3 days a week, 10am, 3 pm
Location: W. 66th St, New York, NY
Age: 18+
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10am & 2pm
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Age: 16+
Ticket info: Reserve tickets online
Schedule: Weekdays, 9:30 am
Location: 57 West 66th Street, New York, NY 10023
Age: 16+
There are so many great options to choose from, and more that I didn’t even mention!! If you are planning to check out some of these shows, please make sure you plan ahead and check all the fine print. I would love to hear from some of you that have been to these shows! Feel free to comment below and let me know how your experience was!
