Be Part of a Live Studio Audience
It’s fun—and free—to attend live tapings of popular TV shows shot in New York City. You get to see huge stars up close, and if you’re lucky, your friends at home might even see you on their own screens.
The wait for advance TV show tickets is often long, so it’s best to write in for them or reserve online far before your desired date. Still, many shows have standby options if you’re willing to wait in line. See below for info, addresses, schedules and other important details for the following NYC-based TV shows.
The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Ticket Info: Sign up
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend; every guest must bring a valid ID. Also, as ticket distribution may be in excess of studio capacity, admission is not guaranteed; guests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. No cameras or recording devices are allowed.
Location: 733 Eleventh Ave. (bet. W. 51st and W. 52nd Sts.)
Schedule: Check-in begins at 4pm and ends at 5pm. Ticketed guests should arrive 30-45 minutes before time listed on ticket to allow extra time for parking and traffic. Tapings are Mondays through Thursdays at 6pm and last until 7:30–8:00pm.
The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS)
Actress Drew Barrymore brings her girl-next-door charm to daytime TV with her talk show.
Ticket Info: Reserve tickets for a live taping of The Drew Barrymore Show
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend; 16 or older with a parent or guardian. All attendees must show a form of legal ID.
Location: 530 W. 57th St. (bet. Tenth and Eleventh Aves.)
Schedule: Tapings take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am and 2pm. They can last anywhere from 75 minutes to 120 minutes; check your ticket for more information.
The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)
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Ticket Info: Reserve tickets for The Kelly Clarkson Show
Show Requirements: Guests must be 18 or older, with a valid form of ID. Cell phone and video use in the studio is strictly prohibited.
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza (using the 50 W. 50th St. entrance)
Schedule: The morning taping lasts from around 11am to about 1pm; the afternoon taping is from approximately 3pm to 5pm. See your ticket for check-in time.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
British comedian and firebrand John Oliver amassed a sizable fan base as a Daily Show correspondent, but he’s rocketed to fame as the host of the satirical news show
Ticket Info: Last Week Tonight
Show Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old to attend.
Location: The CBS Broadcast Center, 530 W. 57th St. (bet. Tenth and Eleventh Aves.)
Schedule: Last Week Tonight tapes most Saturdays at 5pm. Arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the start time.
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
Seth Meyers, onetime "Weekend Update" co-anchor on Saturday Night Live, hosts
Ticket Info: Reserve your free tickets
Show Requirements: Late Night audience members must be 16 or older, with a valid form of ID. Individuals may not attend more than one show taping every four months. No groups larger than four people allowed. See ticketing website for limits on personal items allowed. All shows are overbooked, and reservations do not guarantee admission.
Location: Studio 8G, 30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. Fifth and Sixth Aves. and W. 49th and W. 50th Sts.)
Schedule: Late Night with Seth Meyers usually tapes Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 4pm, with check-in from 2 to 2:45pm (a second show tapes on Monday, with check-in beginning at 4:30pm). Taping lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes, and most shows end by 5:15pm.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
Note: The last episode of The Late Show will air May 21, 2026
Ticket Info: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Show Requirements: You must be 18 or older to attend (16 or older with a parent or guardian), with a valid form of ID. Use of cell phones, SNLpagers, cameras or recording devices is not allowed; food and drink are prohibited as well.
Location: 1697 Broadway (bet. W. 53rd and W. 54th Sts.)
Schedule: The Late Show generally tapes Monday through Thursday at 4:15pm, and the taping lasts 75–120 minutes.
Live with Kelly and Mark (Syndicated)
Ticket Info: To obtain Live with Kelly and Mark
Show Requirements: Children between 10 and 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult; those under 10 are not allowed in the studio. No food or drink is permitted in the studio.
Location: The studio is at 7 Hudson Square, near Manhattan's Soho neighborhood.
Schedule: Live with Kelly and Mark broadcasts live from 9am to 10am on weekdays. Be sure to check your ticket for arrival time confirmation, but ticket holders should generally plan to arrive at the studio by 7:45am.
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
NYC institution
Ticket Info: Saturday Night Live
Show Requirements: You must be 16 or older to attend, with a form of valid ID.
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza (bet. Fifth and Sixth Aves. and W. 49th and W. 50th Sts.)
Schedule: Check your tickets for arrival time for dress rehearsals and live tapings.
Sherri (Fox)
Note: The last episode of Sherri will air May 21, 2026
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show offers a forum for her signature and authentic personality.
Ticket Info: Reserve tickets to Sherri
Show Requirements: You must be 17 years or older to attend, with a valid form of ID.
Location: 221 W. 26th St. (bet. Seventh and Eighth Aves.)
Schedule: The show tapes Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am and 1:30pm. Check your ticket for timing, but be aware that the entire taping may take up to three hours.
Tamron Hall (ABC)
The award-winning broadcast journalist, author and former Today co-host broke out with her namesake daytime talk show in 2019.
Ticket Info: Reserve tickets for Tamron Hall
Show Requirements: You must be 16 or older to attend, with a valid form of ID.
Location: 50 Vandam St., Hudson Square
Schedule: The show tapes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2pm and 3:30pm; on Fridays, it’s at 10am and 11:30am. Check your ticket for call time confirmation. Filming lasts about 60 minutes, but pre-tapes can add 30–60 minutes to the total time.
Today (NBC)
Ticket Info: No tickets are necessary, but fans are encouraged to pick a date and RSVP in advance. To fill out a reservation form and find more info,
Location: 35 W. 48th St. (bet. Fifth and Sixth Aves.; enter at W. 48th St.)
Schedule: The show broadcasts live Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am and Saturday from 7am to 9am; try to arrive 45 minutes before the show starts to get a good spot on the plaza.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
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Ticket Info: Submit a request for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Show Requirements: Tonight Show audience members must be 16 or older, with a valid form of ID. Audience members may not use cell phones, cameras or other electronic devices in the studio.
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza (using the 50 W. 50th St. entrance)
Schedule: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tapes Monday through Friday at 5pm; see your ticket for check-in time. Tapings generally last an hour and half.
The View (ABC)
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Ticket Info: Apply for The View
Show Requirements: You must be 16 or older to attend, with a valid form of ID.
Location: 50 Vandam St., Hudson Square
Schedule: Check your ticket for call time confirmation. Filming of the show lasts about 60 minutes, but additional pre-tapes can add 30–60 minutes to the total time.