Apollo Theater

See the relit marquee of Harlem's historic stage and catch Amateur Night and concerts at the Apollo's stages next door.

253 W 125th St · New York, NY

About Apollo Theater

The Apollo is a Harlem theater on West 125th Street that opened in 1914 and became a venue for Black performers in 1934. Its historic auditorium is closed for a $65 million renovation, with the relit marquee unveiled in June 2026 and a public opening planned for spring 2027. Meanwhile Amateur Night, where the audience judges the acts, and other shows run at the Apollo Stages at the Victoria, 233 W 125th St.

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