Studio 8H

Studio 8H is a television studio at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, part of NBC Studios in Manhattan, with a main stage and seating for around 285 audience members. The facility contains modern broadcasting equipment, multiple camera setups, and advanced lighting systems designed for live television production.

The studio was built in 1933 as a radio facility for orchestral broadcasts and transitioned to television in 1950 with the Kraft Television Theatre. It became the permanent home of a major comedy show in 1975 and has remained a broadcast center since then.

Studio 8H has been home to Saturday Night Live since 1975, making it a space where comedians and musicians perform live for studio audiences. Visitors can feel the energy that decades of live performances have created within these walls.

The studio is located in the heart of Rockefeller Center and is easily reachable by public transit and on foot. Visitors should note that access is restricted and recording times should be checked in advance for planning purposes.

When it opened, the studio held the distinction of being the largest radio studio in the world based on its dimensions. This exceptional size allowed for complex orchestral productions to be recorded without needing additional external locations.

Location: New York City

GPS coordinates: 40.75900,-73.97900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21