Apollo Live Club

Apollo Live Club is a club and live venue in the Forum shopping centre complex at Mannerheimintie 16, in the central business and shopping district of Helsinki, Finland. It has operated since 2007 and combines concerts with weekend club nights, so the experience depends heavily on which event is on. On concert evenings the crowd follows the act, with fans of the band or genre filling the floor; on club nights the audience is predominantly in their twenties and early thirties, dressed in smart casual to going-out clothes. Age limits vary by event and are enforced at the door, so photo ID is necessary. The music is a mix of live bands and DJ nights, with the specific genre set by the promoter; mainstream pop, dance and Finnish hits are common on club nights, but programming should be checked for each date. Club hours listed by one site are Friday and Saturday 22:00-04:00, while concerts follow their own door times. Cover is event dependent, often €10-20 (about $12-23 USD), and advance tickets may be cheaper than door sales for popular shows. Beer is typically about €7-9. A cloakroom is standard, and coats are usually checked for a small fee, which is worth factoring in during winter. Table reservations and bottle service are not a standard feature; guests who want a guaranteed space should ask the venue or promoter whether a table package exists for the event. Queues form on Friday and Saturday after about 23:00, and door staff apply the usual checks for age, intoxication and clothing. The Forum location makes the venue easy to reach by metro, tram and bus, and it sits close to the Kamppi and city-centre bars, so many groups combine it with a pre-drink nearby.