Attraction
Apollo Theater
Harlem & Upper Manhattan, New York City
About Apollo Theater
The Apollo opened to Black audiences in 1934 and its Amateur Night helped start the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and many others. Amateur Night still runs weekly, and historic tours of the building are offered by arrangement.
Apollo Theater on the map
More to see around Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is Apollo Theater worth visiting?
- Apollo Theater is one of the attraction highlights we list in New York City. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Apollo Theater?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Apollo Theater?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in New York City are busiest around midday.
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