Apollo Theater
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Apollo Theater. HistoryGuide currently has 163 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Every Sun Every Wed Every Thu More... | Hattie...What I Need You To Know!". Hattie McDaniel, the first Black to ever win an Oscar. Come experience the electrifying performance of Vickilyn Reynolds in thi… (Performance - Musical) |
| Every Sun Every Tue Every Wed More... | Dreamgirls. A rags-to-riches story of a 1960s Motown girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. Times an… (Performance - Musical) |
| 07/19/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Rhythm & Blues with 2 Much, Sunshine Anderson, James Brown Tribute by CP Lacey, and The Untouc… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 07/26/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Calypso with Collie Buddz and The Mighty Sparrow. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 08/02/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Doo Wop and R&B with Creative Energy, Beverly Crosby, The Legendary Ladies of Skyy, and Joe Ba… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 08/09/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring a Tribute to Patti LaBelle with Patti LaBelle, Doug E. Fresh, Ray Goodman & Brown, Blue Magic,… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 08/16/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Dance/Amateur Night with Uptown Dance Academy, Harlem Hospital Dance Leadership, NYCHA Teen En… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 08/23/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Gospel with Judah Camp, Anointed Entertainment Ministry featuring New Season Dance Ministry, T… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 08/30/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Jazz and R&B with Lillias White, Oshy, Jeff Redd, and Urban Pulse. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 09/06/07 | Harlem Summerstage 2007. Harlem Summerstage 2007 featuring Musical Potpourri with Kaisaa-Afro Beat and Craig Harris. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 06/02/08 | 4th Annual Spring Benefit. This year's event will induct Smokey Robinson into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. Hosted by Wanda Sykes. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 212-618-3444. |
| 09/12/08 09/13/08 | Chris Rock. Chris Rock "No Apologies" Tour. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 09/26/08 | Presidential Debate Viewing Party. Viewing party of the first Presidential Debate between Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama. The event is free, but tic… (Government - Election) |
| 12/09/08 | Musiq Soulchild. Don't miss the soulful Philadelphia native performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 12/14/08 | Harlem Hallelujah Gospel Concert. A Holiday Concert For Healing & Inspiration. (Arts - Concerts) 212-531-5305. |
| 02/06/09 02/07/09 | Cat Power. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/09/09 | John Legend. Performing live in concert with special guest Estelle. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/14/09 | Chrisette Michele. Performing live in concert with special guest Ryan Leslie. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/19/09 | M. Ward. Performing live in concert with special guests Vivian Girls. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 02/21/09 02/22/09 02/28/09 | Apollo Open House. Learn the history of Harlem's iconic jewel and enjoy a mock Amateur Night show, film screenings, discussions, and information ab… (Community) |
| 03/01/09 | NYC Dessert Fest. A free monthly walking tour, centered solely on those succulent works of art; desserts. This walk will explore Harlem and find h… (Educational - Walking Tour) |
| 03/07/09 | Jadakiss. Performing live in concert along withFabolous and Slim . (Arts - Concerts) |
| 05/05/09 | Ailey at the Apollo. Celebrating Ailey's 50th Anniversary with performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II and The Ailey School. (Performance - Dance) 212-405-9010. |
| 05/30/09 | Bow Wow. Performing live in concert along with Day 26. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 06/08/09 | 75th Anniversary Spring Gala Concert & Awards Ceremony. Hosted by Steve Harvey. Star-studded appearances and performances by Quincy Jones, Patti LaBelle, Camille & Bill Cosby, The O'J… (Performance) |
| 06/20/09 06/20/09 | 3 Mo' Divas. The discovery of three women, all classically trained vocalists and all possessing Class, Sass & Style whose vocal versatility i… (Performance - Musical) |
| 10/17/09 | Amateur Night at the Apollo Open Auditions. The audition is open to singers, dancers, comedians and musicians of all ages, musical styles, and professional levels. New gra… (Performance - Casting Call / Audition) |
| 12/26/09 | Kwanzaa Celebration. Hosted by radio personality Imhotep Gary Byrd and featuring performances by Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 212-307-7171. |
| 12/28/09 | Ludacris. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 06/29/10 | The Ultimate Thriller. The Michael Jackson Tribute. Help us keep alive the music, spirit and love that Michael Jackson gave to us. (Arts - Concerts) 212-513-5300. |
| 11/01/10 11/02/10 | David Sedaris. Performing live in concert. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 05/19/11 | 10th Annual "A Great Night in Harlem". Various artists such as Roberta Flack, Macy Gray, Lou Reed, and many other jazz legends will be performing. The concert will al… 212-245-3999. |
| 10/12/11 05/09/12 06/20/12 More... | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Show Off. A competition that pits the best of this year's showcases against one another for the chance to make Super Top Dog. (Performance - Talent Show) |
| 10/19/11 05/15/19 11/20/19 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Top Dog. Winners from the beginning of the season compete Top Dog semi-finals competition. A contestant will move one step closer to the… (Performance - Comedic) |
| 10/23/11 | Ledisi. Performing live in concert. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/25/11 | Absolute Funk: Honoring George Clinton. All-star tribute to George Clinton, the "Godfather" of funk. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 05/12/10 10/26/11 11/27/19 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Super Top Dog. Amateur Night's Top Dog is the most anticipated show of the Amateur Night season.. (Performance - Talent Show) 212-307-7171. |
| 11/12/11 | All My Struggles2. What would you do if someone tried to secretly sabotage the most important day of your life?. (Performance - Theater) |
| 03/06/12 | Robert Johnson At 100. A musical tribute to Robert Johnson celebrating his 100th birthday. The all-star tribute includes 20 artists such as The Roots,… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/16/12 02/07/20 02/08/20 More... | Apollo Music Cafe. Savory Sounds Of R&B performing live with Abby Dobson and Bradd Marquis. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 06/28/12 | The Jacksons. Singalong Vol. 5: THE JACKSONS brings the VICTORY album to life. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contac… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 07/14/12 | Michael Baisden. Radio personality and host of The Michael Baisden Show performing live.. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 08/01/12 08/08/12 08/15/12 More... | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Harlem Week. Musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, rappers and spoken word artists compete for the winning title of Super Top Dog and a cas… (Performance - Talent Show) |
| 12/01/12 | Ballet Hispanico at The Apollo Theater. The evening features three Ballet Hispanico premieres that put a contemporary spin on Cuba's danzon, Argentina's tango, and 1980… (Performance - Ballet) 800-745-3000. |
| 12/07/12 | Sinbad. Performing live on stage. Ages 16+.. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 12/13/12 12/14/12 | Chris Tucker. Performing live on stage. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 12/20/12 | Sweet Honey In The Rock. Grammy award-winning African American female a cappella ensemble.. (Arts - Concerts) |
| 03/16/13 | Africa Now at The Apollo Theater. Featuring performances by Blitz the Ambassador, Freshlyground, Lokua Kanza and Nneka. (Arts - Concerts) 212-545-7536. |
| 03/23/13 | Ask Your Mama: Jessye Norman. Features the Manhattan School of Music Chamber Sinfonia conducted by George Manahan. (Performance - Theater) |
| 11/23/13 | Ballet Hispanico at The Apollo Theater. Highlights include a seductive world premiere by Edgar Zendejas inspired by the beloved Mexican celebration "Día de los Muertos"… (Performance - Ballet) 800-745-3000. |
| 10/11/14 | Africa Now! at the Apollo: South Africa!. Featuring performances by: The Soil, Tumi Molekane and Simphiwe Dana. (Arts - Concerts) 212-545-7536. |
| 11/22/14 | Ballet Hispanico presents the New York Premiere of Carmen.maquia. Ballet Hispanico makes its annual return to the Apollo stage to present the New York Premiere of its first evening-length narrat… (Performance - Ballet) |
| 11/20/15 11/21/15 11/21/15 | Ballet Hispanico at the Apollo Theater. Ballet Hispanico will present the world premiere of an evening-length work choreographed by Fernando Melo and co-commissioned by… (Performance - Ballet) |
| 06/13/16 | Apollo Spring Gala 2016. The gala will feature performances by legendary R&B group, The O'Jays, and rising star vocalists, Leon Bridges and Andra Day and… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 212-691-2800. |
| 05/16/17 | Homage to Billie Holiday Opening Concert for Harlem EatUp! Festival. Featuring nearly ten different acts, showcasing artists performing songs from the Billie Holiday discography, as well as a speci… (Performance) 212-691-2800. |
| 03/14/19 | Apollo Comedy Club Celebrates WOW. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 03/15/19 | Alice Smith. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal) |
| 03/16/19 | WOW Festival: Suze Orman. Lecture event. (Educational - Class) |
| 03/21/19 03/22/19 | Jose Gonzalez & The String Theory. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal) |
| 04/02/19 | Black Violin Duo. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 04/06/19 | Urban Word Nyc Grand Slam Finals. Live theater performance. (Performance - Theater) |
| 04/12/19 | Apollo Music Cafe: Tosin and Allinor. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 04/13/19 | Africa Now! Dancehall. Festival tour performance. (Festivals - Music) |
| 04/26/19 04/27/19 | Wildflower. Musical / play performance. (Performance - Musical) |
| 05/01/19 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Special Edition Dance Night. Live concert performance. (Performance - Dance) |
| 05/03/19 | Apollo Music Cafe: John Holiday. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 05/04/19 | Apollo Music Cafe: Alicia Olatuja. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 05/09/19 | Mavis Staples. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 05/11/19 | Monique's Mother's Day Comedy Special. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 05/23/19 05/24/19 05/25/19 More... | Twisted Melodies: The Donny Hathaway Story. Musical / play performance. (Performance - Musical) |
| 06/14/19 | Apollo Music Cafe: Aaron Marcellus. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 06/15/19 | Apollo Music Cafe: Darien Dean. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 06/26/19 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Special Edition Nothin' But Soul. Live concert performance. (Miscellaneous) |
| 10/05/19 | Steve Lacy. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 10/18/19 | Throw Back R&B Concert: Ginuwine & Donell Jones. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 10/19/19 | Tank and The Bangas. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 10/25/19 10/26/19 10/28/19 | Between The World and Me. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical) |
| 11/01/19 | Abla Fahita. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 11/22/19 11/23/19 | Ballet Hispanico at The Apollo. A program that continues its commitment to staging works by female, Latinx choreographers. Featuring: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Ti… (Performance - Ballet) |
| 12/01/19 | Calpulli Mexican Dance: Navidad - A Mexican-american Christmas. Dance theatrical performance. (Performance - Dance) |
| 12/02/19 | Alanis Morissette. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal) |
| 12/06/19 | Apollo Music Cafe: Damien Sneed. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 12/08/19 12/05/21 12/04/22 | Double Dutch Holiday Classic. Ballet theatrical performance. (Performance - Ballet) |
| 12/14/19 | Apollo Amateur Night Holiday Special. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 12/21/19 | Holiday Joy: A Gospel Celebration. Religious concert performance. (Community - Religious) |
| 12/28/19 | Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night. Live theatrical performance. (Performance - Theater) |
| 01/10/20 | Apollo Music Cafe: Yoli Zama. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 01/11/20 | Apollo Music Cafe: Tony Tixier. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 01/17/20 01/18/20 | Little Big Town. Performing country music live. (Music - Country & Folk) |
| 01/24/20 | This Is Hip Hop Volume 2. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 01/31/20 | George Dalaras. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 02/15/20 | The Read Live: Kid Fury & Crissle West. TV / radio taped program. (Performance) |
| 02/16/20 | Dadju. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 02/19/20 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Season Opener. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 02/21/20 02/22/20 | Opeth & Graveyard. Alternative music performance. (Music - Alternative Rock) |
| 02/29/20 | Shaft (1971) With Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber. Film oriented event. (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 03/01/20 | Harry Belafonte 93rd Birthday Celebration. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 03/28/20 | Rodrigo Teaser - Michael Lives Forever. Live concert performance. (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 04/08/20 05/06/20 06/10/20 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Quarter-Final. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 04/27/20 04/28/20 04/30/20 More... | Blue - Theatrical Production. Musical theatrical performance. (Performance - Musical) |
| 04/29/20 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Special Edition - Dance Night. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 05/13/20 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Semi-Finals. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 06/20/20 | John Prine. Performing country music live. (Music - Country & Folk) |
| 06/24/20 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Special Edition. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 10/16/21 | Jamie Foxx. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 11/12/21 | Amanda Seales. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 11/13/21 | The Psychedelic Furs. Alternative music performance. (Music - Alternative Rock) |
| 12/13/21 12/04/23 | Shoshana Bean. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 01/15/22 | Liv Warfield. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 02/19/22 | Soolking. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 03/05/22 | Africa Now! Nkumu Katalay & DJ YB. Festival tour performance. (Festivals - Music) |
| 03/19/22 | Somi and Friends: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 03/30/22 | In Conversation: Ta-Nehisi Coates and Black Thought. Lecture event. (Educational - Class) |
| 03/31/22 | Christone Kingfish Ingram. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 04/16/22 | Lyricist Lounge. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 04/23/22 04/25/22 | New Black Fest: Readings. Live theatrical performance. (Performance - Theater) |
| 05/07/22 | The Gathering: A Collective Ring Shout. Live concert performance. (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 05/14/22 12/14/23 12/15/23 | Samara Joy. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 05/26/22 | Imagenation Cocktails and Sol Cinema: It's Different In Chicago. Event with tickets available. (Miscellaneous) |
| 06/03/22 | Adekunle Gold. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 07/29/22 | PJ Morton. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 09/08/22 | Edward Enninful. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 10/08/22 10/09/22 | Lykke Li. Alternative music performance. (Music - Alternative Rock) |
| 10/29/22 | Oumou Sangare. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 11/04/22 11/05/22 | Camille A. Brown and Dancers. Dance theatrical performance. (Performance - Dance) |
| 11/10/22 | Dave East. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 11/15/22 | Fat Joe. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 12/10/22 | Amateur Night Holiday Special. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 12/30/22 | Kwanzaa. Holiday concert live. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 02/18/23 | The Blues and its People: Russell Gunn. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 02/23/23 | Asinamali. Film oriented event. (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 03/03/23 | Apollo Music Cafe: Chapel Hart. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 03/04/23 | Apollo Music Cafe: Yasser Tejeda. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 04/06/23 | Brian Culbertson. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 04/08/23 | Salt City. Film oriented event. (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 04/14/23 | Apollo Music Cafe: Preye. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 04/15/23 | At The Crossroads: Art, Politics and Culture in Nigeria. Lecture event. (Educational - Class) |
| 04/16/23 | Lil Wayne. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 04/29/23 | Dream, Girl. Film oriented event. (Festivals - Film Festival) |
| 05/05/23 | Apollo Music Cafe: Stoop Sessions. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 05/06/23 | Apollo Music Cafe: Gene Noble. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 07/15/23 | Harlem Honors Awards Show. Event with tickets available. (Performance) |
| 07/20/23 | Killer Mike. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 08/05/23 | Tonton Pal & Binguini Bakhaga. World music performance. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 08/16/23 | Amateur Night At The Apollo: Semi-Final. Live concert performance. (Performance) |
| 08/25/23 | Tiwa Savage. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 08/26/23 | Taller Mujer. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal) |
| 10/06/23 | Rum.Gold. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 10/07/23 | Ali Caldwell. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 10/08/23 | [at] The Intersection: The Apollo's Festival of Art and Ideas. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival. (Festivals) |
| 10/22/23 | Xikers. Pop / rock performance. (Music - Rock & Metal) |
| 11/03/23 | Susan Carol. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 11/04/23 | Joshua Banbury. Jazz / blues concert performance. (Music - Jazz) |
| 11/09/23 | Jiaoying Summers. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 11/10/23 | New York Comedy Festival: Nicole Byer. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 11/11/23 | Marlon Wayans. Comedic performance live. (Performance - Comedic) |
| 11/20/23 | In Conversation: Cold Chillin' Records Showcase. Lecture event. (Educational - Class) |
| 11/21/23 | GZA. Rap / hip hop music performance. (Music - Hip Hop & Rap) |
| 11/25/23 | Rashan Brown. Live theatrical performance. (Performance - Theater) |
| 12/02/23 | BeBe Winans. New Age music in concert. (Music - New Age & Spiritual) |
| 12/08/23 | Gabby Samone. R&B / soul music performance. (Music - Soul / R & B) |
| 12/09/23 | Amateur Night At The Apollo Holiday Special. Performance series. (Performance) |
| 12/30/23 | Kwanzaa Celebration - Regeneration Night. Holiday concert live. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
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