Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)

May 18, 2026 4:00pm PT Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)

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Stephen Colbert’s time with “The Late Show” won’t end when the final episode tapes at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on Thursday. Sources tell me that he’s hosting an after-party following the taping at a nearby event space.

The invitation is topped with the show’s red, white and blue logo tweaked to say “The LAST SHOW with Stephen Colbert” followed by “that’s a WRAP! (PARTY).” The dress code reads, “Fired & Festive!”

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