The Apollo Returns to the Hamptons for Star-Studded Celebration of Music, Culture, and Philanthropy
The Apollo will bring the spirit of Harlem to the East End on Saturday, August 1,with its premier fundraising event that celebrate culture, community, and philanthropy: Apollo in the Hamptons. The Apollo will bring the spirit of Harlem to the East End on Saturday, August 1, with its premier fundraising event, Apollo in the Hamptons, a celebration of culture, community, and philanthropy.
Set against the backdrop of the East End, guests will enjoy an evening of exceptional dining, dancing, and unforgettable performances inspired by the legendary energy of Harlem's iconic Apollo Theater.
This year's celebration features live performances by DJ Aktive, Brownstone and Estelle, with DJ Cassidy’s infamous Pass-the-Mic closing out the evening and bringing together an extraordinary lineup ofartists for one unforgettable night.
Proceeds from both events directly benefit the Apollo Theater Foundation, supporting year-round artistic programming, arts education initiatives, artist development, and community engagement that reaches audiences in Harlem, New York City, and around the world.
Apollo in the Hamptons is part of On Our Toes in the Hamptons: A Weekend of Cultural Elevation, a partnership among leading cultural organizations whose work spans music, dance, theater, visual arts, and community engagement. Together, the participating organizations celebrate the richness of Black artistic expression while demonstrating how collaboration can expand access, strengthen cultural exchange, and amplify the enduring impact of Black artists and institutions.
About The Apollo
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
The Apollo is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.
The Apollo envisions a new American canon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the African diaspora, in America and beyond.
