It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Costfree
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
If you’re looking for more unique things to do in Times Square consider being part of a live audience for a TV taping. Most shows available are late-night talk shows with guests changing nightly. The amount of work that goes into producing a single episode is astounding and seeing the hosts and celebrities up close is surreal.
I will say, having been to a few of these myself, you should be prepared to be treated similarly to a seal at the aquarium, being required to repeatedly clap on queue by the producers to receive strokes of “good job!”.
With that being said, the price is right! These shows are free to attend but require that you apply in advance. Here’s the shows you can attend that tape in and around Times Square with links to tickets.