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The main ticketing platform for ABC and other network shows — Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Daily Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, The View, Tamron Hall, LIVE with Kelly & Mark, The Drew Barrymore Show, sitcoms, and advance screenings.

Good to know: Free account required. Everyone in your party must have their own ticket. Bring a government-issued photo ID; minimum age varies by show.

Free tickets to live tapings of Dancing with the Stars, America’s Got Talent, The Price Is Right, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, and more. Browse the shows page and request a date.

Good to know: Free account required. Each person needs their own ticket. Bring a government-issued photo ID; minimum age varies by show.

The original Los Angeles TV-taping ticket distributor for sitcoms, talk shows, and primetime. Reserve ahead online or pick up same-day standby tickets to major studio audience shows.

Good to know: Free tickets. One of the longest-running LA TV-taping ticket services, still booking same-day standby seats to most major studio audience shows. Reserve online ahead; bring government photo ID. Minimum age varies by show.

TV-taping tickets focused on game shows and talk shows, with a lottery for high-demand tapings. A useful complement to On-Camera Audiences and Audiences Unlimited.

Good to know: Free. Create a profile and apply for show dates; high-demand tapings use a lottery. Bring government photo ID; minimum age varies by show.

Be in the audience for television’s longest-running game show, hosted by Drew Carey. Request a taping date through On-Camera Audiences.

Good to know: Free studio audience tickets. Bring government photo ID; minimum age 18.

Watch Ken Jennings host the top-rated quiz show live. Request tickets through the official Jeopardy! page; if a date shows “Get Tickets,” they are available.

Good to know: Free audience tickets. Minimum age 8. Everyone needs their own ticket. Bring government photo ID (school ID or birth certificate for minors). Allow 4–5 hours; you may see 2–3 episodes taped.

Be in the studio audience for Wheel of Fortune. Request a taping date through On-Camera Audiences.

Good to know: Free audience tickets. Bring government photo ID; minimum age 18.

See Steve Harvey host Family Feud live in Atlanta. Request tickets through the official Family Feud tickets page.

Good to know: Free tickets to live tapings. Bring government photo ID; minimum age 18.

SNL gives away studio audience seats through an email lottery each August, with same-day standby tickets during the season. Check the official NBC page for the current lottery window and standby rules.

Good to know: Free studio audience tickets via an annual email lottery each August (email snltickets@nbc.com during the entry window). A limited number of standby tickets are distributed on show days during the season.

Gofobo distributes free passes to advance movie screenings across the country. Enter your zip code to find screenings near you and reserve a pass.

Good to know: Free account required. Reserve a pass, then arrive early — seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee a seat. Some screenings are overbooked to ensure a full house.

A market-research panel for test screenings held months before a film’s release. Sign up, complete a demographic profile, and wait for invitations to screenings in your area.

Good to know: Free. Create an account and complete a demographic profile, then wait for matched email invitations to test screenings. Invitations are not guaranteed and arrive only when you fit a film’s target audience.

An invite-only research panel powered by ERm Research offering free pre-release screenings of movies, TV, and theater, both in theaters and online.

Good to know: Free. Sign up and complete a demographic profile; invitations are sent by email when you match a screening. Invite-only, so invitations are not guaranteed.

An email-based invitation list for free advance movie previews. Sign up and you will be invited to screenings near you when seats are available.

Good to know: Free. Sign up for the mailing list to receive email invitations to advance screenings in your area. Invitations depend on your location and the films being screened.

An email-based invitation list for free advance movie screenings, focused on California, New York, and New Jersey. Sign up to receive invitations near you.

Good to know: Free. Sign up for the mailing list; invitations target screenings in California, New York, and New Jersey. Invitations depend on your location and the films being screened.

An LA, NYC, DC, and Miami event newsletter spanning film and TV premieres, exhibitions, pop-ups, immersive experiences, conventions, and lifestyle events. The free tier covers most listings; Members Only adds first-look invites and direct ticket links.

Good to know: The free newsletter tier lists most events. A paid Members Only tier adds first-look invitations and direct ticket links for premieres and advance screenings. Availability varies by city and event.

Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment advance screenings portal. Redeem codes from pass distributors to reserve seats for upcoming films.

Good to know: Free. Redeem a pass code from a distributor such as Gofobo, then RSVP. Seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee entry; arrive early.

The Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema screening portal. RSVP with codes from pass distributors for advance screenings.

Good to know: Free. Redeem a pass code from a distributor, then RSVP. Seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee entry; arrive early.

Amazon MGM Studios advance screenings portal, covering Amazon Original films and MGM releases. Redeem codes to reserve seats.

Good to know: Free. Redeem a pass code, then RSVP. Seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee entry; arrive early.

The Paramount Pictures screening portal. Redeem codes for advance and premiere screenings of upcoming Paramount films.

Good to know: Free. Redeem a pass code, then RSVP. Seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee entry; arrive early.

Searchlight Pictures (Disney) advance screenings portal, often used for awards-season and independent releases.

Good to know: Free. Redeem a pass code, then RSVP. Seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee entry; arrive early.

The Focus Features (Universal) screening portal for indie and specialty film releases. Redeem codes to reserve seats.

Good to know: Free. Redeem a pass code, then RSVP. Seating is first-come and a pass does not guarantee entry; arrive early.

Free summer concerts on the TODAY Plaza. Register for fan passes through the official concerts page, or join the plaza crowd the morning of the show.

Good to know: Free. Register for fan passes when announced; general plaza viewing is open to the public on a first-come basis. Arrive early for the best spots.

Free Friday-morning summer concerts in Central Park, broadcast live on GMA. Check the official concerts page for the lineup and arrival guidance.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Arrive early; entry is first-come and the park fills up.

City Parks Foundation’s free outdoor performing arts festival, with music, dance, and comedy across New York City parks all summer.

Good to know: Most shows are free and open to all. A small number of benefit shows are ticketed; check the schedule for which are free.

BRIC’s free summer performing arts series in Prospect Park, featuring music, dance, film, and theater. Gates open early for free seating.

Good to know: Most performances are free. A few benefit concerts are ticketed; the schedule marks which are free.

Free summer performances — music, dance, theater, and circus — in Bryant Park. Bring a blanket or grab a chair on a first-come basis.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Seating is first-come; arrive early for popular shows.

A summer festival of free and choose-what-you-pay performances across Lincoln Center’s campuses, with music, dance, comedy, and DJ nights.

Good to know: Many events are free; some are “choose-what-you-pay.” Reserve free tickets in advance through the official site; standby may be available.

The Public Theater’s free Shakespeare productions at the open-air Delacorte Theater. Enter the daily lottery or join the standby line for free tickets.

Good to know: Free. Tickets are distributed by an online lottery and a limited same-day standby line at the Delacorte Theater. One or two tickets per person.

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation supports free outdoor concerts at Levitt venues in more than 20 cities, with 50+ free shows each season at many locations.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Seating is first-come; some venues allow lawn chairs and blankets.

A free, citywide music festival on June 21 each year, with hundreds of free performances in more than 100 U.S. cities and 120 countries.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Schedules and locations vary by city; check the official site for your nearest celebration.

PBS’s free July 4 concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol, broadcast live. Arrive early for a spot on the lawn.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Gates open in the afternoon on July 4; entry is first-come and the lawn fills early.

The world’s largest museum complex — art, history, air and space, natural history, and more — all free, every day. Reserve free timed-entry passes for the busiest museums.

Good to know: Free admission to 17 DC-area museums and the zoo, plus two NYC museums. A few (Air & Space, African American History) require free timed-entry passes. Cooper Hewitt in NYC is the only paid Smithsonian.

Free admission to the flagship Air and Space Museum on the National Mall, with free timed-entry passes to manage crowds.

Good to know: Free. Timed-entry passes required and released online in advance; same-day passes may be available.

The Smithsonian’s Air and Space companion facility near Dulles Airport, housing the Space Shuttle Discovery and a Concorde. Admission is free; parking is not.

Good to know: Free admission. Parking is paid; free if you arrive after 4 p.m. for the evening.

The Smithsonian’s museum of African American history and culture. Free timed-entry passes are required and released online ahead of your visit.

Good to know: Free. Timed-entry passes required; released online in advance and a limited number same-day.

The National Gallery’s East and West Buildings on the National Mall, with European and American art from the Middle Ages to today — free every day.

Good to know: Free admission to the permanent collection and most exhibitions. Some special programs require free tickets.

European art, architecture, and gardens in the Brentwood hills. Admission is free; reserve a timed-entry slot and plan for paid parking.

Good to know: Free admission. A free timed-entry reservation is required. Parking is paid.

Ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art in a recreated Roman villa near the coast. Admission is free with a timed-entry reservation.

Good to know: Free admission. A free timed-entry reservation is required. Parking is paid.

Contemporary art in downtown Los Angeles, including Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. Reserve a free timed ticket in advance or walk up.

Good to know: Free general admission. A free timed ticket is recommended; a limited number of walk-up tickets are available daily. Some special exhibitions are ticketed separately.

Free admission to the observatory, exhibits, and public telescopes overlooking Los Angeles. Planetarium shows carry a separate charge.

Good to know: Free admission and free telescope viewing. Planetarium shows are paid. Parking is free but limited.

Free general admission to permanent galleries, including space and life sciences, in Exposition Park. Reserve a free timed ticket online.

Good to know: Free general admission. Reserve free timed tickets in advance. Special exhibitions and the Space Shuttle Endeavour may require a paid ticket.

A major encyclopedic art museum whose general admission is always free, with a renowned Asian and medieval collection.

Good to know: General admission to the permanent collection is always free. Some special exhibitions and events require a paid ticket.

Free admission to one of the country’s leading art museums, in Forest Park, with free tickets for special exhibitions.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Tickets for special exhibitions are free but may require reservation; films and some events are paid.

Free admission to a world-class collection of art, including its famous Asian collection and the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Some special exhibitions may require a free timed ticket.

Free general admission to a encyclopedic museum with 90,000 works spanning 5,000 years.

Good to know: Free general admission. Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket.

Free general admission to the DMA’s permanent collection in the Dallas Arts District.

Good to know: Free general admission. Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket.

Free admission to the Menil’s art campus, with Surrealist, Byzantine, and contemporary holdings in a quiet Houston neighborhood.

Good to know: Free admission every day. No advance tickets required.

Free admission to a major museum of American art set on 120 acres of trails and grounds. Reserve a free timed ticket online.

Good to know: Free admission. Reserve free timed tickets in advance. Some special exhibitions are paid.

Free admission to a museum of art from antiquity to the early 20th century, in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.

Free general admission, with a renowned Cone Collection of Matisse and modern art, in Baltimore.

Good to know: Free general admission. Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket.

Free general admission to a state-supported museum with broad collections, including Fabergé and Art Deco.

Good to know: Free general admission. Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket.

Free admission to the permanent collection and a 164-acre outdoor Museum Park with trails and monumental art.

Good to know: Free admission to the permanent collection and the Museum Park. Special exhibitions are ticketed.

Free general admission to a museum with 67,000 objects spanning 6,000 years, in Eden Park.

Good to know: Free general admission. Parking is free. Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket.

Free admission to a museum of modern and contemporary art, with architecture by Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei, and Richard Meier.

Good to know: Free admission every day.

Free general admission to the University of Utah’s fine arts museum, with collections from around the world.

Good to know: Free general admission. Some special programs may require a free ticket.

Free admission to a museum of late-19th and early-20th-century European and American painting, plus contemporary art, in Seattle.

Good to know: Free admission every day. No advance tickets required.

Free admission to the oldest college art museum in the United States, with encyclopedic collections.

Good to know: Free admission. Check the official site for current hours and any closures.

Free admission to the Frick’s art, historic cars, greenhouse, and gardens on a five-acre Pittsburgh estate.

Good to know: Free admission to the museum, car and carriage museum, and grounds. Some programs require a ticket.

Free admission every Thursday to one of the largest museums in the country, with encyclopedic collections.

Good to know: Free general admission on Thursdays. Some special exhibitions require a paid ticket.

Illinois residents get in free Thursday evenings to one of the world’s great art museums.

Good to know: Free Thursday evenings for Illinois residents. Advance free tickets recommended; ID required.

Illinois residents get free Tuesday admission to the MCA’s contemporary art galleries.

Good to know: Free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays. ID required.

Bay Area residents get free Saturday admission to the de Young’s art collections in Golden Gate Park.

Good to know: Free general admission on Saturdays for Bay Area residents. ID with proof of residency required.

Bay Area residents get free Saturday admission to the Legion of Honor’s European art collection in Lincoln Park.

Good to know: Free general admission on Saturdays for Bay Area residents. ID with proof of residency required.

Free first-Sunday admission to one of the largest museums devoted to Asian art in the Western world.

Good to know: Free general admission on the first Sunday of each month. Some special exhibitions are paid.

Free evening admission on the first Saturday of each month, with performances, films, and gallery access.

Good to know: Free First Saturdays evenings with art, music, and programs. Some special exhibitions are paid.

Wednesday evenings are pay-what-you-wish, so you can enter for free. Arrive after 4 p.m. and select $0 at checkout.

Good to know: Pay-what-you-wish Wednesdays after 4 p.m. — admission is free if you choose $0. Some exhibitions excluded.

Free Thursday admission to a museum of modern and contemporary art in downtown Akron.

Good to know: Free admission on Thursdays.

Free Thursday admission to the University of Texas at Austin’s art museum, including Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin.

Good to know: Free admission on Thursdays. Some special exhibitions may require a ticket.

Free first-Sunday and Thursday-evening admission to Texas’s first modern art museum.

Good to know: Free admission on the first Sunday of each month and Thursday evenings. Some exhibitions excluded.

Free Wednesday-evening admission to the Mint Museum’s art and craft collections.

Good to know: Free admission on Wednesday evenings. Some special exhibitions may require a ticket.

On select days each year, every National Park Service site that normally charges an entrance fee is free. Mark the dates and skip the entry fee.

Good to know: Free admission on designated days in 2026: Feb 16, May 25, Jun 14, Jul 3–5, Aug 25, Sep 17, Oct 27, and Nov 11. In 2026, free entrance applies to U.S. citizens and residents only. Reservation or timed-entry fees may still apply at some parks.

Every U.S. fourth grader gets a free pass good for a full year at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks.

Good to know: Free annual pass for U.S. fourth graders (and the current school year). Covers the passholder and up to three accompanying adults, plus a private vehicle at per-vehicle sites. Print the pass at home.

Free annual pass covering entrance and day-use fees at national parks and federal recreation lands for current military and dependents.

Good to know: Free annual pass for current U.S. military members and their dependents. Obtain in person at federal recreation sites or online; military ID required.

A free lifetime pass to federal recreation sites for U.S. citizens and residents with permanent disabilities.

Good to know: Free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a permanent disability. Apply online or in person; documentation required.

Volunteers who contribute 250+ hours at federal recreation sites earn a free annual pass to national parks and federal lands.

Good to know: Free annual pass for volunteers who log 250+ service hours at federal recreation sites. Earned through volunteer service.

The National Wildlife Refuge System offers free access to most of its 560+ refuges, with free wildlife viewing, trails, and auto tours.

Good to know: Most national wildlife refuges offer free admission year-round. A few charge a small entry fee; check the refuge page.

Free self-guided public tours of the White House, arranged through your representative in Congress. Plan well ahead — requests must be submitted weeks in advance.

Good to know: Free. Submit a request through your Member of Congress (or embassy for international visitors) up to 90 days and at least 21 days in advance. A government-issued photo ID is required on the day.

Free guided tours of the Capitol’s Crypt, Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. Reserve a free timed-entry pass online.

Good to know: Free. Reserve timed-entry passes online; same-day passes may be available at the Capitol Visitor Center. Closed Sundays and some holidays.

Free timed-entry tickets to the Thomas Jefferson Building, with exhibitions, the Main Reading Room, and free Thursday-evening programs.

Good to know: Free timed-entry tickets required for the Thomas Jefferson Building; reserve online up to 30 days ahead, with same-day tickets at 9 a.m. ET. Thursday evening “Live! at the Library” programs are free with a ticket.

Free classic film screenings at the Library’s audio-visual conservation campus in Virginia, drawn from the national film collection.

Good to know: Free film screenings. Seating is walk-in; no timed-entry ticket required. Check the schedule for showtimes.

See the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights — free, in the National Archives Museum on the Mall.

Good to know: Free admission. Open daily 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Timed-entry reservations are encouraged during peak seasons; walk-ups welcome as space allows.

Watch real currency being printed on a free guided tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Reserve timed tickets online.

Good to know: Free 40-minute guided tour of currency production. Reserve timed tickets online; one adult can reserve up to 9 tickets. Visitor center is free without a tour.

Free self-guided tours of the Philadelphia Mint, with views of coining operations from 40 feet above the production floor.

Good to know: Free self-guided tours. No reservation needed; allow about 45 minutes. Closed weekends and federal holidays.

Free guided tours of the Denver Mint, covering coin production and Mint history. Reserve tickets ahead — tours fill up.

Good to know: Free guided tours. Reserve tickets in advance; up to 6 tours per day, 50 people each. Closed weekends and federal holidays.

Free self-guided visits to the Supreme Court building, with free courtroom lectures and exhibitions, plus the chance to observe oral arguments.

Good to know: Free admission. Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Self-guided visits, courtroom lectures, and exhibitions. Oral arguments are open to the public when the Court is in session.

Free timed-entry tickets to the site of Lincoln’s assassination, including the museum and Petersen House across the street.

Good to know: Free timed-entry tickets to the historic site, museum, and Petersen House. Reserve online; same-day tickets may be available. Performances are paid.

Free admission to the Holocaust Memorial Museum. The Permanent Exhibition needs a free timed ticket in busy months; other exhibitions do not.

Good to know: Free. Timed-entry tickets are required for the Permanent Exhibition from March through August; reserve online. Daniel’s Story and other exhibitions are free without tickets year-round.

Free timed-entry tickets to Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed.

Good to know: Free timed-entry tickets required March–December; reserve online (small fee for advance tickets) or pick up same-day walk-up tickets. January–February is first-come.

Free, walk-in admission to see the Liberty Bell, with exhibits on its history and the movements it has come to represent.

Good to know: Free admission. First-come; lines can be long in peak season. No tickets required.

Free admission to the world’s largest military aviation museum, with more than 350 aerospace vehicles on display.

Good to know: Free admission and free parking. Some simulators and films carry a charge. Open daily except major holidays.

Free admission to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, home to giant pandas and 2,000+ animals. Reserve a free entry pass online.

Good to know: Free admission. A free entry pass is required for all visitors; reserve online. Parking is paid.

One of the oldest free-admission zoos in the country, open free every day in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Some attractions and rides carry a charge.

Free admission to a world-class zoo in Forest Park, with free entry to most attractions during the first hour each day.

Good to know: Free admission to the zoo. Some attractions, the Children’s Zoo, and the railroad carry a charge; free for all in the first hour.

Free admission to a zoo and conservatory in St. Paul, with animals, gardens, and a tropical conservatory.

Good to know: Free admission; a voluntary donation is suggested. Open year-round.

Free admission to a community zoo in Madison, with animals from around the world and free parking.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Parking is free.

Free admission to a zoo with more than 550 animals, set inside a free county park in Cape May County.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Parking is free.

Free admission to a zoo specializing in species from the Americas, in a Salisbury city park.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Parking is free.

Free admission to the only natural tropical-rainforest zoo in the United States, on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Good to know: Free admission every day. Parking is free.

Free admission to the living plant museum on the National Mall, with a tropical rainforest, rare plants, and seasonal displays.

Good to know: Free admission. Timed-entry tickets may be required during peak seasons; check the official site.

Free annual festival of music, crafts, food, and culture from around the world, produced by the Smithsonian on the National Mall.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Usually held late June through early July; check the schedule for dates.

Free spring festival celebrating the cherry blossoms, with a parade, performances, and cultural events across DC.

Good to know: Most festival events are free and open to the public, including the parade and performances. Some ticketed events are separate.

Free tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting are given out by lottery each fall; the tree and decorated pathways are free to visit all season.

Good to know: Free. Tickets to the lighting ceremony are distributed via an online lottery each fall. The tree and pathways are free to visit throughout the season.

Free tickets to the Easter Egg Roll on the White House South Lawn are given out by lottery each spring. Enter early — demand is high.

Good to know: Free. Tickets are distributed via an online lottery each spring; one lottery entry per family. A limited number of tickets are available.

Free annual festival of author talks, book signings, and family activities, produced by the Library of Congress.

Good to know: Free and open to the public. Some author stages may require free tickets; check the schedule.

Every day is a free museum day at the Smithsonian. Reserve free timed-entry passes for the busiest museums and walk into the rest.

Good to know: Smithsonian museums are free every day — no special “day” ticket is needed. Some museums require free timed-entry passes.

Free admission passes to dozens of New York City museums, gardens, and cultural sites, reserved online with your public library card.

Good to know: Free admission passes for cardholders of the New York, Brooklyn, and Queens public library systems. Reserve online with your library card; passes are limited.

Borrow free or discounted admission passes to Greater Boston museums and attractions with a Boston Public Library card.

Good to know: Free and discounted passes to area museums for BPL cardholders. Reserve online; pass availability varies by branch and museum.

Free family admission passes to Chicago museums and cultural institutions, available through the Chicago Public Library.

Good to know: Free admission passes for families to participating Chicago museums, reserved with a Chicago Public Library card. One pass per cardholder; availability varies.

Borrow free admission passes to Philadelphia-area museums and attractions with a Free Library of Philadelphia card.

Good to know: Free admission passes to area museums for Free Library cardholders. Reserve online; pass availability varies by branch.

Bank of America cardholders get free admission to 200+ museums and cultural institutions on the first full weekend of every month.

Good to know: Free general admission on the first full weekend of each month for Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank cardholders. Present your card and photo ID; one free admission per cardholder. Special exhibitions may be excluded.