VISIT
Experience the magic of The Apollo!
Event Spaces
Ⓐ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓓ — to 125th Street and walk 1.25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
① ③ — to 125th Street and walk 1.75 blocks West to the Apollo ’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
④ ⑤ ⑥ — to 125th Street and then either take a taxi or a bus Westbound to 8th Avenue/Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Walk .25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
Take any scheduled Metro North train to the Harlem/125th Street stop. Once downstairs either take a taxi or a bus Westbound to 8th Avenue/Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Walk .25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
Please map your route using the online map here.
The below parking areas are suggested for your convenience by the Apollo. The Apollo is not responsible for any aspect of the business agreement that takes place between the parking lot owners/management and their clients.
Park 127th LLC
- 340 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
311 west 127th
- Monday – Friday: 6:30am to 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 7am to 10:45pm
- Garage closes at 11pm
Ⓐ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓓ — to 125th Street and walk 1.25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
① ③ — to 125th Street and walk 1.75 blocks West to the Apollo ’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
④ ⑤ ⑥ — to 125th Street and then either take a taxi or a bus Westbound to 8th Avenue/Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Walk .25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
Take any scheduled Metro North train to the Harlem/125th Street stop. Once downstairs either take a taxi or a bus Westbound to 8th Avenue/Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Walk .25 blocks East to the Apollo’s Historic Theater and Victoria Theater.
Please map your route using the online map here.
The below parking areas are suggested for your convenience by the Apollo. The Apollo is not responsible for any aspect of the business agreement that takes place between the parking lot owners/management and their clients.
Park 127th LLC
- 340 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
311 west 127th
- Monday – Friday: 6:30am to 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 7am to 10:45pm
- Garage closes at 11pm
Apollo Historic Tours
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Half Off for Harlem
Harlem residents, employees, business owners, and students can save 50% on tickets to select performances throughout the season. We welcome our local community to experience our signature programs, returning audience favorites, and thrilling new works by artists who are pushing the boundaries of their art forms while expanding the cannon of African American works. Restrictions may apply.
accessibility
ADA Accessible Seating
The Apollo’s Historic Theater has 12 wheelchair seating locations in the Orchestra available for every show. Each seating level is accessible via the elevator, but the Mezzanine and Balcony may require walking.
ADA Restrooms
There are three public ADA compliant unisex restrooms located in The Apollo’s Historic Theater lower lobby and two in the Soundstage lobby on the third floor.
Service Animals
There are no pets allowed inside The Apollo with the exception of service dogs. A service dog is one that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, but not a dog whose sole purpose is to provide comfort or emotional support (a therapy dog). Therapy dogs are not permitted, even with a doctor’s note.
(212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
box office
New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
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Celebrate the past, present, and future of Black art and creativity. Your generosity supports The Apollo in fulfilling its mission and sustaining its legacy of excellence.
VISITOR INFORMATION
All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
New York, NY 10027
New York, NY 10027
Celebrate the past, present, and future of Black art and creativity. Your generosity supports The Apollo in fulfilling its mission and sustaining its legacy of excellence.
All persons and bags are subject to search. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat. Oversized bags are prohibited.
No outside food or beverage. Accommodations are made for patrons with medical needs. Please email access@apollotheater.org or call the box office at (212) 531-5305 for assistance.
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FAQ
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.
Proof of vaccination is NOT required. For the safety of our artists, audiences and staff, face coverings are optional but encouraged for all attendees while inside the theater.
To ensure safety for all Apollo patrons, security screening takes place prior to entry. Please take a look at the Prohibited Items below:
- No outside food or beverages (cans, glass)
- Posters, signs or banners
- Weapons, firearms, pepper spray, knives, blades
- Camera equipment, tripods, selfie sticks
- Large bags
Guests must have a ticket to enter The Apollo during an event. Guests may visit The Apollo Gift Shop from 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday through Sunday. Guests attending one of The Apollo’s Historic Theater 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.
There are eight seating boxes, which rise above the left and right sides of the Orchestra. Boxes A and B each have a five person-capacity and Boxes C and D can hold up to three patrons. Box Seats are accessible from the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels. Tickets for Box Seats can be purchased at The Apollo Box Office and at Ticketmaster.com.
Box Office hours:
- Weekdays: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
- Saturday: 12 noon – 5 P.M.
- Information: (212) 531-5305
Buy tickets to The Apollo:
- Online at Ticketmaster.com
- In person at The Apollo Theater Box Office
- Groups of 10 or more call (212) 531-5355
- Orchestra
- Mezzanine
- Balcony
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.
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.
Cash bars are available during select performances. Guests of The Apollo must be of legal drinking age according to the New York State law to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages inside the building. Proof of I.D. must be shown for verification. The bar staff has the right to refuse service to guests that show any signs of impairment due to the consumption of alcohol. Security has the right to enforce the removal of any patron who has been disruptive or disorderly as a result of intoxication.
Apollo merchandise can be purchased at the Gift Shop located in the main lobby. Gift Shop hours are Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Gift Shop merchandise is also available at apollotheater.shop.
Restrictions for the use of photo and video equipment are dependent upon the event that is taking place. DSLR cameras are not to be used during shows. Tripods are prohibited at all times unless the owner is credentialed Press, which must be confirmed in advance by The Apollo Public Relations department at press@apollotheater.org.
Banners and signs that may obstruct the view of other patrons, are hazardous, or could be used with intention to protest are not allowed inside The Apollo’s theaters. The Apollo staff have the right to deny entry to guests with such items.
Strollers are permitted inside The Apollo’s theaters. All strollers must remain in a designated area for the duration of the event.
Each seating level is accessible via the elevator inside the Apollo Historic Theater. Guests should be aware of the small steps leading toward the Mezzanine and Balcony seating levels. Depending on the guest’s ticket location for these two levels, additional walking may be required. If guests are not able to travel up and down steps, tickets for events should be purchased for the Orchestra level.
Wheelchair seating is available on the Orchestra level of The Apollo’s Historic Theater. The Apollo’s Historic theater also offers seating options for patrons who are able to transfer from their wheelchair to a seat inside the theater. Tickets can be purchased at The Apollo Box Office.
There are three public ADA compliant restrooms located in The Apollo’s Historic Theater basement and two in the Soundstage lobby on the third floor.
Walkers are permitted inside The Apollo. All walkers must remain in a designated area for the duration of the event.
There are no pets allowed inside The Apollo’s theaters with the exception of service animals, which under the ADA Law, is limited to dogs. This does not include therapy dogs as they are not specifically trained to assist persons with disabilities. Documents such as a doctor’s note shall not override this policy.