Sala Apolo
Sala Apolo, Barcelona, hosts 19 upcoming events between 25 Sep 2026 and 13 Oct 2027, with tickets from £105.55. General admission from £133.86.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across September 2026 – October 2027, Sala Apolo hosts 19 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include Villano Antillano, Los Yakis, María Escarmiento, Yard Act, and Nebulossa. Tickets currently start from £105.55.
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Upcoming Events at Sala Apolo
How much are tickets at Sala Apolo?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 19 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | £133.86 | 19 |
What time do doors open at Sala Apolo?
The main entrance is located at Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113. Patrons should anticipate outdoor queueing, which can be substantial for high-demand events. A standard security check, including bag searches, is conducted upon entry.
Most upcoming dates start at 21:00 (17 of 19 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About Sala Apolo: Layout, History & Architecture
Sala Apolo, located on Carrer Nou de la Rambla, has served as a prominent Barcelona entertainment venue since its inauguration as a dance hall in 1943. The building itself has roots in an earlier amusement park complex, making its original structure a repurposing for leisure. Architecturally, the main room, Apolo 1, reflects its origins as a grand dance hall, characterized by a substantial central standing floor and high ceilings. Flanking the main space are elevated sections and a prominent stage, offering a multi-level viewing experience rather than traditional tiered balconies. This configuration allows for various perspectives, though the elevated areas are primarily standing, not seated, and sightlines can become dense at peak capacity.
The hall's capacity is approximately 1,500 in the main Apolo 1 space, complemented by two smaller, more intimate rooms: La [2] de Apolo, accommodating around 400, and La [3] de Apolo, with a capacity of approximately 150. Acoustically, the large volume and high ceiling of the main hall present challenges, meaning sound reproduction relies heavily on its modern, installed PA system. While capable of delivering powerful and clear audio on the main floor, the expansive space can result in varying sound characteristics and bass distribution towards the edges or in the furthest reaches of the elevated sections. Conversely, La [2] and La [3] offer more direct, contained acoustic environments due to their lower ceilings and smaller dimensions, providing an immediate and intense sound profile, albeit one where sound absorption by dense crowds can be significant.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Ingress to Sala Apolo is managed from its entrance on Carrer Nou de la Rambla. Queueing is common for popular events and can extend along the street. Inside, the main hall features multiple bar points strategically distributed across its levels, which aids in managing crowd flow and service efficiency. The standing pit on the main floor of Apolo 1 can become very dense during peak performances, fostering a direct and energetic crowd atmosphere. While there are no dedicated seated balconies, the elevated side platforms provide an alternative to the main floor, offering different vantage points and a slightly less intense experience of crowd proximity. With 19 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £105.55. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Villano Antillano on 25th September 2026.