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Apollo Theater

Harlem

Walk the same stage where Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and Lauryn Hill got their start. The Apollo's Amateur Night remains one of the most electric talent competitions anywhere: expect a rowdy crowd that isn't afraid to boo.

Historic Harlem landmark
Amateur Night talent show
R&B and soul heritage
Jazz history

Tips

🎤"a rite of passage"
🎭"I feel like I was able to live my 90s dream of sitting in the Apollo audience"
🌳touch the "Tree of Hope" stump for good luck backstage

Apollo Theater

233 W 125th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027, USA

+1 212-531-5305

www.apollotheater.org

Upcoming at Apollo Theater

Friday, Jun 12
Got To Be There: The Apollo, Its People, and Its Stories

Got To Be There: The Apollo, Its People, and Its Stories

June 12 at 10am

Step behind the curtain at this free exhibition celebrating 91 years of the Apollo Theater. Rare photographs, video recordings, and artifacts reveal how this Harlem landmark shaped American music and global pop culture.

Tuesday, Jun 16
The Gathering: A Journey to Grace

The Gathering: A Journey to Grace

June 16 at 7:30pm

Go behind the scenes of a groundbreaking Kennedy Center performance where music becomes medicine. This Emmy-nominated documentary captures visionary artists creating a call for justice, joy, and collective healing, followed by a live discussion.

Wednesday, Jun 17
Amateur Night at the Apollo

Amateur Night at the Apollo

June 17 at 7:30pm

Where Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown got their start, this legendary talent show lets the audience decide who's got it and who doesn't. Expect world-class performances, a raucous vaudeville vibe, and a crowd that's not afraid to boo.

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