Studio audiences for talk shows, game shows, and sitcom tapings are free — you just have to know where to request seats and how far ahead to apply. Tickets go fast and many shows are dark part of the year, so plan ahead. Here are the request pages worth bookmarking.
Where to Request Free TV Show Tickets
- 1iota (1iota.com) — the main ticketing platform for American Idol, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and other ABC shows.
- On-Camera Audiences (on-cameraaudiences.com) — handles audience tickets for shows across multiple networks.
- SeeItFirst (seeitfirst.net) — distributes free advance movie screening passes.
- Gofobo (gofobo.com) — another source for advance movie screening tickets.
- Saturday Night Live (nbc.com/snl) — runs an annual ticket lottery each August; enter for a chance at standby seats during the season.
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (tonightshow.com) — free tickets through 1iota, released in batches.
- The Voice (nbc.com/the-voice) — audience tickets available through On-Camera Audiences.
- Family Feud (familyfeud.com) — request tickets for live tapings in Atlanta and other cities.
- The Price Is Right (priceisright.com) — free studio audience tickets for the long-running game show.
- Jeopardy! (jeopardy.com) — audience tickets for tapings in Los Angeles.
- Today Show concerts (today.com) — free summer concert series at Rockefeller Plaza; arrive early for the plaza.
- Good Morning America (gma.com) — free summer concert series in Central Park.
Tips for Getting In
Request tickets the moment a date opens — popular shows sell out in minutes. Bring a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the ticket, dress neatly (some shows enforce a dress code), and arrive early: a ticket guarantees a spot in line, not always a seat. Standby lines are an option when online tickets are gone.