Applause Store – Free TV Show Audience Tickets

Overview

Applause Store is the official audience-ticketing service for many of the UK's biggest TV productions — shows are filmed in front of a live audience, and producers give the seats away free. Sign up and you can apply for free tickets to entertainment shows, comedy panel shows, game shows and live finals.

How to Claim

1. Click the link on this page to open Applause Store and create a free account.
2. Browse the current shows and apply for the recordings you want to attend.
3. If your application is successful, your free tickets are emailed to you.
4. Turn up early on the day — seats are allocated first come, first served.

Requirements

• Free account with a valid email address.
• Most recordings have a minimum age (commonly 16 or 18) — check each show's listing.
• You'll need to get yourself to the studio; travel isn't covered.

Important Terms

• Tickets are free but don't guarantee entry — producers issue more tickets than seats to ensure a full audience, so arrive early.
• Popular shows are oversubscribed; successful applications are often drawn from the pool of applicants.
• Recordings can run long — allow a full afternoon or evening.

Tips

• Apply as soon as a show you like appears — allocations often go quickly.
• Being flexible on dates and applying for less famous shows massively improves your success rate.
• Take ID matching the ticket name; some studios check.