How to get Jimmy Fallon Tickets for FREE in 2024!
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One thing is for certain, you will never run out of things to do in New York City, from taking in the views of the iconic skyline, cycling a bike around Central Park or enjoy the famous NYC pizza slices.
However, for such a well known city it is surprising how many attractions slide under the radar. One of them being, TV Show tappings. Did you know that you can sit in the audience of some of your favourite American talks shows while you’re in New York?
Well, you can…and one of them is the iconic Jimmy Fallow Show. I was looking to attend a live tapping back in 2018. And my god it was a pinch me moment. And today, I am going to show you how you can do the same.
So, without further a do, this is how to get Jimmy Fallon tickets for FREE while visiting NYC!
how to get tickets for jimmy fallon – Option 1
Getting tickets is surprisingly easier than you would expect. You just need to do a little bit of pre planning, have a small bit of patience and a splash of good luck.
Let’s first take a look at the main way to securing tickets – the lottery method as I like to call it.
I would start off by following the official Tonight Show Tickets on twitter (X as it is now known as). They typically announce ticket releases on there first.
The Tonight Show Tickets are usually made available once a month, and the twitter account will generally announce the release date with plenty of notice.
When you click the link twitter you will be redirected to Jimmy Fallon ticket section on the 1iota website.
It is important to note that tickets go FAST, so make sure to set a timer on your phone to avoid disappointment.
The website will invite you to join the lottery for your selected date. You will need to fill out all your information, including an email address. Once you have completed the form it is time to wait. It all comes down to faith after that (well, sort of, there is one other way to secure tickets which I will explain later in the post).
jimmy fallon Tickets important information
Ok, so there is a few things that you need to know both before and after securing your tickets. We will address them in this section of the post.
🎟️ You can check your ticket status
As you can imagine, tickets are limited due to the high volume of people trying to get them. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you don’t hear back after filling out the lottery request.
Generally, you will find out if you received a ticket at least a week before the tapping. It is rare that you will receive a ticket 24 hours before hand, however, this is not unheard of.
The 1iota does have a status checker to see your application status. This is perfect for those looking to work their New York Itinerary around getting tickets.
🎟️ Age restrictions
All guests must be over the age of 16 to attend the show. This is regardless of of whether a parent or guardian is present. Everyone must also bring a form of identification and proof of date of birth to the tapping.
🎟️ There is a dress code
While the website does not state what kind of attire audience members should wear it does say that ticket holders can be refused entree. So, my best advice is to dress moderately. You are potentially going to be on TV after all.
🎟️ You MUST be ontime
When you receive your ticket you will be given a check-in time. It is important you arrive at that time or slightly before it as the ticket still does not guarantee entree into the studio. Sometimes, they overbook and the first to come will receive a seat over late arrivals.
how to get tickets to jimmy fallon – Option 2
Ok, so you didn’t hear back from the booking system, and you are devastated.
Don’t worry all hope is not lost, you still have a chance of securing tickets through the standby method. Although, you will have to have a lot of patience for this! Just a little bit of prior warning.
Typically, they hand out standby tickets for every taping when there is last minute availability. And, you can get your hands on one of these tickets by visiting the Shop at NBC Studios between 8 am – 3 pm EST on the day of filming.
Again, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the Tonight Show Tickets on twitter as they announce if there is any standby tickets left.
This is actually how I managed to see the live show from central park. I lined up for hours 🤣 Still 100% worth it!
Now, just because you receive a standby ticket, it doesn’t mean you automatically get to see the show. You will have to line up at the venue at a certain time and IF they have a few seat free in the studio you will be invited to sit down. It’s the luck of the draw really.
When I went to the show in Central Park, I was standby ticket number 13, they wrote numbers on my ticket when I arrived. I was glad I got there early because I was one of the last people to get in, and there were A LOT of people behind me.
However, in this circumstance things were a little different because the show was outside and a tropical storm was supposed to hit (thankfully it didn’t), therefore, they released more tickets expecting some people to drop out.
tonight show jimmy fallon tickets FAQ
Ok, so let’s clear all the confusion up by answering some of the most asked questions about getting the Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon tickets.
I wouldn’t say it is easy to get tickets to Jimmy Fallon, but it is also not hard. It really just comes down to luck and determination.
Tickets to the Jimmy Fallon Show are FREE and done on a lottery style system. You should not be asked for money to see a live tapping.
Most tapping begin at 5pm, however, this may vary depending on the type of show it is. If it is a special tapping they may start slightly earlier or later.
Simple but nice clothes are fine. Smart casual if you will. Remember that the camera might be on you. They reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who is not dressed properly.
It will take about an hour and a half to do the taping, and the whole experience, from checking in to the end of the show, should take about four hours.
When your group is told to leave the Peacock Lounge and go to the studio, all cell phones and cameras must be turned off. After this time, anyone caught using a cell phone, taking pictures, or making videos could be kicked out of the studio. In the Peacock Lounge and the studio, you will not be able to bring backpacks, luggage, large shopping bags, weapons of any kind, mace, spray bottles, promotional items, food, or drinks. You can bring bottled water.
My experience getting tickets to jimmy fallon
PINCH ME I’M DREAMING! The exact four words that repeatedly replayed in my head on the 13th of September, 2018. Safe to say, it was one of the most exciting Thursdays of my life.
I was lucky enough to secure Jimmy Fallon tickets. Yes, that’s right, JIMMY FRICKEN FALLON. Not only was I a studio audience member of Jimmy Fallon, I was a studio audience member of Jimmy Fallon’s first show in Central Park.
To top off my excitement, the celebrity guests of the show where out of this world. The first being, Blake Lively. Like, I just basically spent the day exploring the sets of gossip girl, aka the streets of New York and a few hours later I was sitting a few metre away from the leading lady herself. Teenage me was fangirling inside. Blake was amazing. I really wish I took more pictures for you guys but I was so blown away from excitement and awe.
The second guest was none other than Carrie Underwood. Blake, Carrie, Henry Golding and Jimmy battled in a game of name that song. I’m used to watching on Youtube so it was super cool to see in person and absolutely hilarious.
The show was unbeilable, Carrie and Jimmy even had a little karaoke session after the camera’s were turned off. I am still in disbelief that I had the opportunity to see it live.
This is one of New Yorks best kept secrets, and must do for anyone looking to do some unique while in the city!
Other New York TV Show Tickets
Tickets for Jimmy Fallon are not the only FREE tv experience in New York City. In fact, two years prior to securing tickets to the tonight show I was in the audience of Live with Kelly. I even managed to get on TV! (I won a competition).
There are some other New York TV show tickets up for grabs, including, Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Rachel Ray Show, Saturday Night Live and The View to name a few.
Now, the process for getting each ticket are a little different so it is worth doing a little research in advance. For the live with Kelly tickets I just arrived on the day, originally I had tickets to a completely different show. It was however, February, when New York is a little less busy.
So, to get tickets for live with Kelly and Ryan online, visit the official website. I hope you enjoyed this blog post, if you have any question please don’t hesitate to ask in the comment section below. And Best of luck getting your tickets.
