The Tonight Show: studio audience tickets

For most of the Jay Leno years, The Tonight Show taped at NBC Studios, 3000 W. Alameda Ave. in Burbank, California. In February 2014 Jimmy Fallon took over as host and the show moved to 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, where it tapes today.

Getting tickets today

• Tickets are free. Requests go through NBC's official Tonight Show ticket page, which uses the 1iota service.
• Requests usually open several weeks ahead of a taping date.
• There is also a day-of standby option at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Standby does not guarantee a seat.
• Audience members must be at least 16 years old.

On the day

• The show typically tapes on weekday afternoons. Arrive by the check-in time on your confirmation; late arrivals can lose their seat to standby.
• Large bags, cameras, and phones are not allowed in the studio.

Rules change, so follow the official page: nbc.com/the-tonight-show/tickets.