The Apollo is seeking the best singers, dancers, comedians, rappers, spoken word artists, variety acts, and musicians to compete in  the 2024-2025 season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.

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Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at the Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder to Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, and Machine Gun Kelly.

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Those chosen from the audition will have the chance to perform and compete for the grand prize of up to $20,000.

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This September, Apollo Education convenes educators, cultural workers, administrators, and teaching artists to explore the meaning, preservation, and future of teaching and learning through the lens of Black diasporic arts and culture.

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A dynamic day of conversations and workshops will create a vibrant and generative space that centers Black arts and culture within broader curricular and pedagogical frameworks in both K-12 and higher education. 

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with innovative ideas, share best practices, and contribute to the evolution of education that honors and elevates Black cultural heritage. Join The Apollo and be part of a powerful movement shaping the future of education.

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Join us as two-time GRAMMY -nominee, singer, songwriter, producer, Eric Roberson takes The Apollo stage for a special one-night-only concert. The 20-year independent artist brings his “Honest Music” back home to the tri-state off the heels of his most recent release “You”. Lauded by artists like Jill Scott and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Roberson has been widely regarded as the “King Of Independent Soul/R&B”, consistently pulling back the veil of the music industry and sharing his creative processes, inviting his fans to be part of “The Process”. With 13 solo albums under his belt built with the support of his fans, this will be a night of R&B you don’t want to miss.

The competition heats up as winners from the first round of Amateur Night return for a chance to advance one step closer to the $20,000 grand prize.  Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald,  Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly. and Jazmine Sullivan. 

Join the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.

Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

The competition heats up as winners from the first round of Amateur Night return for a chance to advance one step closer to the $20,000 grand prize.  Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald,  Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly. and Jazmine Sullivan. 

Join the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.

Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

The competition heats up as winners from the first round of Amateur Night return for a chance to advance one step closer to the $20,000 grand prize.  Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at The Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald,  Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly. and Jazmine Sullivan. 

Join the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone!” to win the triumphant grand prize.

Amateur Night at The Apollo sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!

This is the Amateur Night show you’ve been waiting for! Winners from the Semi-Finals return in this final competition for the title of Child Star of Tomorrow earning $5,000 while the Grand Finale winner receives $20,000. The talented performers return for one last chance to leave it all on the line with hopes of becoming the next Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, Machine Gun Kelly or Jazmine Sullivan.

Audiences have casted their vote to get them this far, but in the Grand Finale, you decide who will Be Good or Be Gone and win the triumphant grand prize. Don’t miss the final Amateur Night sponsored by Coca-Cola performance of the season hosted by the comedian Capone with a festive pre-party with DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer.