About the venue

A room built for a good night out

The Apollo is a 1,200-capacity venue in the centre of Peterborough. We’ve been programming live music, comedy and family shows here for over a decade, and we keep the bar open late.

The auditorium at The Apollo Peterborough

What we do

Six things happening here

Live music

Touring bands, local headliners and tribute nights across every genre, on a stage built for sound.

Comedy

Weekly stand-up, work-in-progress shows and names you know from the circuit and the telly.

Family shows

Daytime performances built for younger audiences, with relaxed seating and step-free access.

Schools & workshops

Daytime sessions and backstage tours for local schools and colleges, booked through the box office.

Hire the room

The main auditorium and bar are available for private events, launches and awards nights.

In the community

Pay-what-you-can nights and free tickets for community groups across Peterborough every season.