The concert hall on Nou de la Rambla Street, right at the corner with Paral·lel, has become the epitome of quality live music without labels. Emerging and established artists in pop, rock, folk, and electronic music—from here and abroad—take the stage in the venue’s two concert halls, the main hall and La (2) de Apolo, almost every day of the week. And when it comes to clubbing, Apolo is home to sessions like Nitsa Club (electronic) and Churros con Chocolate (pop, urban music, and lots of party vibes in a queer atmosphere), among others.
Since 2018, it also features a versatile open-air space, La (3) de Apolo, which extends the nighttime vibe throughout the day with acoustic events and other gatherings, such as Sordina Sessions (classical and contemporary piano sessions coordinated by pianist and composer Jaime del Adarve and the Sol de Sants recording studio).
In addition, another venue has joined the party: CINC, where events like afternoon hangout CINC a les Cinc and shows like La casa de las muñecas—created by and for trans women and gender dissidents—take place.
How many venues does Apolo have?
Four. The main hall, the historic one, with a standing concert capacity of 1,300 people; La (2), a much more modern space, with capacity for 800; La (3), which holds 300 people for concerts and includes an outdoor patio; and CINC, the baby of the family, that can hold up to 100 people.
What kind of music do they play at Apolo?
Nightlife always lights up at the end of the week. With the queen of the night, Nitsa, playing electronic music every Friday and Saturday. Òxido takes over one Friday a month with UK, UKG, 2Step, DNB, and Jersey Club. For big rock, dance, and urban hits, head over on Thursdays for Milkshake. On Wednesdays, the spotlight is shared between Bresh (a mix of reggaeton, pop, dancehall, rock, and old-school electronic); once a month, Nalgas Club brings all the power of trap, reggaeton, hip-hop, and electronic; and, from time to time, the castiza-styled party with urban and underground rhythms: Casa Pepa. And every Sunday, the cherry on top: the cheeky party Churros con Chocolate. But that’s not all — there are even more parties rotating throughout the year and season.
Beyond the music
Apolo is not just a concert venue: it's a creative laboratory with music as the main ingredient. It opens its doors to other art forms through initiatives like Art Meets Apolo, which turns its spaces into a temporary gallery where painting, sculpture, and digital art work side by side—visible only during the venue's usual activity.
It also champions sonic innovation, like the immersive listening experience of Jon Hopkins’ latest album using a 360º sound system in collaboration with Intorno Labs.
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