Seth Meyers began hosting Late Night With Seth Meyers on February 24, 2014, replacing Jimmy Fallon, who now hosts The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This is great news because now you can see both shows recorded live in New York City when you visit, if you know how to get tickets! Here’s all the information you need to know to get tickets to see Late Night with Seth Meyers , including how to get advance tickets, standby tickets, and even how to watch Seth rehearse his monologue!
Advance tickets
Late Night with Seth Meyers tickets are available online. Tickets are generally released one month at a time at the beginning of the previous month (that is, they will open all tickets for April to early March). They release tickets in blocks, so check back frequently to see what tickets are currently available. There is a limit of four tickets per application and you are only allowed to attend a recording once every six months.
Booking tickets
Stand-by tickets are distributed on the same day as the show tapes. The ticket line outside the Harry Potter window near the plaza on the 49th street side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. They start distributing one ticket per person at 9am. If there are any leftover tickets on hold, they will be available at The Shop at NBC Studios on 49 between 5th and 6th avenues. Stand-by tickets for Late Night with Seth Meyers do not guarantee admission. Call the ticket hotline (212-664-3056) to make sure the show is taping that day.
See Seth rehearse his monologue
- Tickets are distributed at 12:30 pm daily at The Shop at NBC Studios, located at 30 Rockefeller Center (49th St. between 5th and 6th Avenues) for the monologue rehearsal on the same day. You will have to queue at 3:45 for the monologue rehearsal.
- Tickets are only available for groups of less than 10 people.
- If you want to try waiting for the monologue rehearsal, line up on the 30 Rock Mezzanine level at 3:45 pm to see if additional tickets are available.
- If you have tickets to the regular show that day, you cannot attend the monologue; If you have tickets waiting for the show, you can attend the monologue.
Rules and restrictions
- You must be at least 16 years old to attend
- Late Night with Seth Meyers typically records Monday through Thursday.
- Late night with the Seth Meyers tapes at 6:30 pm, but check-in is from 4:30 to 5:15 pm
- You will need a photo ID with the name that matches the reservation to claim your tickets.
- Large packages, shopping bags, suitcases, etc. are not allowed. in the studio, so be sure to leave your belongings at your hotel before you arrive.
- Bring a sweater or jacket if you attend a recording; they keep the studios filled with chilled air.
Other attractions at Rockefeller Center
You may want to see the NBC Studios Tour, depending on the day of the week and time of day, you may have a chance to see Late Night inside the studio.
