Late Night Chat Shows Taping In New York & How To Get Tickets
There are so many free tapings to see in New York and it is your opportunity to be in the same room as some of the best comedians, actors and singers in the world! What could be better! Read on to find out how to get tickets and where the shows are taping.
This article has all the Late Night TV shows taping in New York. To see the Daytime TV Chat Shows shows, click here.
Before we start, the rules for Standby Admission are all the same so to not repeat myself I shall tell you the rules first:
Standby tickets are available same-day for each show.
Standby tickets do not guarantee admission, but when we have extra tickets or cancellations those seats are distributed to the people in standby line.
After receiving your numbered ticket, you will be able to leave the line and instructed to return at a specific time later that afternoon to check-in again and see if we are able to ticket you for that evening's taping.
Once an individual has joined the standby line they CANNOT leave and return to their original place in line.
You may not arrive early and "hold spots" for additional people to join you in line later, nor can you replace someone holding a spot in line for you.
One standby ticket is granted per person.
There is no standard time that standby line starts, and there is no guaranteed number of individuals that we are able to admit from standby on any given day.
Everyone in line must present a valid photo I.D. containing date of birth.
No one under the age of 16 will be admitted into the show, regardless if a parent or guardian is present.
NO backpacks, large bags or suitcases - you will be refused entry (APPLIES TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS). Small bags will be searched.
From check in to end of show, it takes approximetly 3 hours.
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
30 Rockefeller Center (Studio 6B, New York City, NY 10112-0015)
TICKET REQUESTS
Click here to apply for tickets - JIMMY FALLON TICKETS
STANDY ADMISSION
Standby tickets are given out at 9am for that day’s show. They are distributed at the 49th St entrance marquee to 30 Rockefeller Center. Standby tickets are numbered and given out, in order, to guests in line at 9 a.m. (however people start queing from the night before). If you don’t make it by 9am, you can inquire about standby tickets at the NBC Experience Store.
CHECK-IN
The person who reserved must be present. They will check IDs to match names.
No groups larger than four people may book.
No bags larger than small purses will be allowed in.
No cameras, phones or electronics of any kind will be allowed into the taping.
No one under the age of 16 may attend the taping.
Those attending are asked to keep to a “smart casual” dress code. (You’ll be on TV! Time to look good!)
Even though the show airs at 11:34pm, it tapes quite a bit earlier. All tapings are at 5pm.
Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Ed Sullivan Theater, 1695 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
TICKET REQUESTS
You can apply for tickets here: STEVEN COLBERT
STANDBY ADMISSION
Standby tickets are handed out on a daily basis at 4:00PM* at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Depending on availability, standby tickets are issued one hour prior to show time.
CHECK-IN
There is a limit of two tickets per reservation. Individuals may attend once every six months. Plan to arrive by the call time deadline listed on the site. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis with regard to arrivals, as ticket distribution may be in excess of theater capacity. No one is guaranteed entry.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
50 West 50th Street entrance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, (proceed up the Grand Stair to the check-in desk)
TICKET REQUESTS You can apply for a ticket here: SETH MEYERS Once you have submitted a ticket request, you will be placed on our waitlist queue. If we are able to offer you reserved tickets for the date you requested, you will be contacted by email with instructions for how to confirm your e-ticket.
STANDBY ADMISSION
Standby tickets are given out at 9am for that day’s show. They are distributed at the 49th St entrance marquee to 30 Rockefeller Center. Standby tickets are numbered and given out, in order, to guests in line at 9 a.m. (however people start queing from the night before). If you don’t make it by 9am, you can inquire about standby tickets at the NBC Experience Store.
CHECK-IN Most tapings of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” begin at 6:30pm, with check-in from 4:45pm - 5:30pm. Occasionally, it will tape at alternate times, so please make sure to consult your e-ticket for your check-in time.
Please arrive no earlier than the suggested arrival time on your e-ticket.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
528 W 57th St, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, NY 10019
TICKET REQUESTS You can apply for a ticket here: JOHN OLIVER
STANDBY ADMISSION
Very difficult as they do not have an official standby process. They distribute the vast majority of their tickets through their online system. It is possible though so if you do want to try your luck, line up at 4 p.m. (not before!) at the studio.
CHECK-IN
You must be 18 to attend.
Typically tapes on Sunday evenings.
Tapes at 6:15 p.m. and you must arrive 40 minutes before taping.