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FreeWalk 125th Street past the Apollo Theater, hear jazz and gospel, and eat soul food in the historic center of Black culture.
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Apollo Theater
Apollo Theater is a theatre or event venue in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
253 W 125th St · New York, NY
Why you should go…
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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