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About The Daily Show Studios

The Daily Show Studios serves as the primary NYC home for the long-running late-night show, housed at NEP US Studio 52, located at 604 West 52nd Street in New York. This stand-alone television studio is purpose-built for in-studio TV production, with separate entrances for staff, guests, and audiences to ensure smooth tapings. While the exact audience seating chart isn’t published publicly, two audience holding areas are provided for tapings to accommodate attendees.

Whether you’re planning a studio tour, a live taping, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes setup, this page provides practical, no-nonsense details to help you plan your visit. We’ve got you covered with seating insights, parking tips, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining options to make your trip to Midtown West easy and convenient.

Accessibility and convenience are key for studio visitors. The Daily Show Studios is well-positioned near the 50th Street subway stations (A, C, E) with multiple Midtown bus routes nearby. Parking in the area is limited, but several nearby garages may offer discounted rates through specified lot validations—check locally on the day of your visit. For visitors driving in, consider pre-booking parking through affiliate partners to secure a spot close to the studio. If you’re staying in the area, choose from nearby hotels such as The Belvedere Hotel, The Watson Hotel, and The Skyline Hotel, all within easy reach of the studio and public transit. Dining options abound in Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown West, with partner recommendations available to ensure you get the best value and service. When planning your taping visit, confirm the date and format for your specific event, as schedules can shift with production needs. For the latest updates and tickets, we’ve got you covered with trusted, straightforward access to The Daily Show Studios and related tapings.

  • Transit: 50th Street A/C/E subway stations; multiple Midtown bus routes; accessible from Hell's Kitchen/Times Square via 11th Ave.
  • Parking: Limited on-street parking; nearby garages exist with potential discounted rates via ticket validation—verify on the day of visit.
  • Seating: No public seating chart published; two audience holding areas provided for tapings.
  • Nearby hotels (affiliate recommendations):
    • The Belvedere Hotel — 319 W 48th St, NYC
    • The Watson Hotel — 440 W 57th St, NYC
    • The Skyline Hotel — 725 10th Ave, NYC
  • Notable past events: The Daily Show uses Studio 52 as its NYC home; temporarily moved to One Astor Plaza (Sept 2021–April 2022) during COVID-era shifts; Tha God’s Honest Truth taped there during that interim period.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current production location: NEP US Studio 52, 604 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019.
  • Venue type: stand-alone television studio building designed for in-studio TV production (staff, guest and audience entrances are separated).
  • Seating/chart: no publicly available seating chart; two audience holding areas are provided for tapings.
  • Parking: parking is limited in the area; nearby garages exist and some sources note discounted parking with tickets/stub validation in specific lots.
  • Transit: near the 50th Street subway stations (A/C/E); multiple Midtown bus routes; convenient access from Hell's Kitchen/Times Square via 11th Ave.
  • Nearby hotels: The Belvedere Hotel (319 W 48th St); The Watson Hotel (440 W 57th St); The Skyline Hotel (725 10th Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: The Daily Show uses Studio 52 as its primary NYC home; during COVID-era shifts it temporarily moved to One Astor Plaza (Sept 2021–April 2022) before returning to Studio 52; Tha God’s Honest Truth taped there during that interim period.