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 Nalgas Club (urban-rooted music), 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 Sessions Sordina (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, with a capacity of 100 people, 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?
Three. 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; and La (3), which holds 300 people for concerts and includes an outdoor patio.
What kind of music do they play at Apolo?
Big rock, dance, and urban hits at Milkshake on Thursdays; electronic music at the classic Nitsa sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. Midweek, Wednesdays are split between three rotating session styles: trap, reggaeton, hip-hop, trap, and electronic at Nalgas; UKG, bassline, hard trance, minimal, techno, and similar genres at Óxido; and pop and electronic at La Crema. On Sundays, Apolo hosts the flamboyant party Churros con Chocolate.
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.
And if that wasn’t enough, it also houses the Live Recording Studio, developed with the Sol de Sants audio studio and the production company Furious, where live concert recording sessions come to life.
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