Dancing with the Stars: Free Fan Tickets at TV City

Watching a ballroom number from the studio floor is a different thing than watching it on a couch. On Camera Audiences lists free fan tickets for Dancing with the Stars, taped at Television City on Beverly Boulevard, and it is one of the more fun entries on any list of things to do in Los Angeles that costs nothing but a few minutes of sign-up.

Taping dates

The listing shows three upcoming afternoon tapings, each at 3:00 PM:

• Tuesday, October 20
• Tuesday, October 27
• Monday, November 2

Each date is its own taping of the same show, so choose the one that fits your schedule and request it through the official page.

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM (first taping) Where: Television City, 7800 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Price: Free Age: 12 and up

What to expect

A TV taping is a working production, not a concert. You sit in the studio audience while the cast and crew record the show, which means real music, real dancing and the stop-and-start pace of television being made. Staff guide the audience on when to applaud and cheer, and a good part of the afternoon can go to waiting between segments. Bring patience and a jacket, since studios run cool.

The source lists the entrance as the Genesee gate of Television City Studios, in the Fairfax area. The listing names a minimum age of 12, so plan around that if you are bringing family.

How to get tickets

Tickets are free, but they are requested rather than simply claimed. Use the On Camera Audiences show page, which describes itself as the official source for free fan tickets to this show, and follow the steps there. Audience services commonly give out more tickets than there are seats, so a ticket earns you priority in line and not a guaranteed seat. Arrive early, and treat admission as likely but never certain.

Getting there

Television City sits along Beverly Boulevard near the Original Farmers Market and The Grove, so parking and rideshare drop-off are worth sorting out ahead of time. Allow extra time for lot security and check-in before the taping starts.

If you want more ideas for the week, the live audience section collects other free tapings, and our listings track upcoming events in Los Angeles across every category. For something to fill the rest of the day, browse LA events this weekend on the site before you head out.