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The Apollo is located in the heart of Harlem, at 253 W. 125th St
New York, NY 10027. The Apollo Stages at The Victoria are a few doors down at 233 W. 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027.
Guests must have a ticket to enter The Apollo during an event. Guests may visit The Apollo Theater Gift Shop from 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Sunday. Guests attending one of The Apollo Theater’s Historic Tours may enter the building at the time of their scheduled tour.
All guests entering The Apollo are subject to a bag check. The Security staff has the right to turn away any guests attempting to enter the building with items prohibited by the theater. As stated in The Apollo’s Food and Beverage Policy, no outside food or drinks are allowed inside its theaters. The Apollo Security staff have the right to deny entry to guests attempting to enter the building with food or drinks purchased outside.
Yes. In addition, fully vaccinated children ages 5-11 are welcome at The Apollo. Proof of vaccination authorized by the FDA or WHO against COVID-19 must be provided (dated at least 14 days before the show). Photo ID for children under 12 will not be required if they are accompanied by parents/guardians with government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport).
Unless otherwise enforced for a particular event, guests with tickets are allowed to re-enter the building during the event, for which the ticket was purchased. Guests who do not have tickets will not be allowed to enter the building.
Masks and vaccinations are no longer required. The Apollo is committed to the safety of our visitors, and will continue to update our policies as necessary. We will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and our local, city and state health officials.
The Apollo has partnered with Great Performances to provide patrons with a variety of food and beverage options. No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the building. Guests attempting to enter the building with outside food or drinks will be asked to dispose of these items. Security has the right to deny entry to anyone who does not comply with this policy.
To become a member at The Apollo, go to the membership page, select the membership option that’s right for you, and complete the form. You will receive an email confirmation after signing up.
Members have early access to events, experiences, and special benefits designed to build a community of like minded supporters across New York City. This includes, but is not limited to, discounts at The Apollo Gift Shop, complimentary tickets, and more.
Box Office hours:
- Weekdays: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
- Saturday: 12 noon – 5 P.M.
- Information: (212) 531-5305
Tickets to The Apollo:
- Online at Ticketmaster.com
- By phone call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000
- In person at The Apollo Theater Box Office
- Groups of 10 or more (212) 531-5355
Yes. We have engaged the architect, Kostow Greenwood, and designers to help ensure the spaces serve the needs of our artists, our cultural partners, the staff, and the community at-large.