Apple has opened Apple Music Hall, a new live music venue in London's Battersea Power Station, the former riverside power plant on the Thames. The hall holds 600 people, and Apple says it was built to connect artists and fans in a way you can't get elsewhere.
One thing up front: this is a real venue in London, not an app feature. If you're in Thailand, seeing a show in person means flying there. There are still some things for listeners here, covered below.
What the hall looks like
The building blends the Power Station's traditional brickwork with tall glass walls that open onto panoramic views. Inside is a 38-foot reconfigurable stage that can face the audience in the usual way or be set up with the audience around it.
Sound is the main selling point. The hall uses Spatial Audio (sound that seems to come from all around you, not just left and right) through 48 speakers placed around the audience, for a realistic 360-degree experience.
In the foyer, a large Apple Music screen greets visitors against the warm tones of the old building.
One show, a full set of files
What sets it apart from an ordinary hall is that the backstage doubles as a recording and broadcast set.
• Two professional recording and mixing studios, capturing multitrack audio (each instrument on its own track) and mixing in Spatial Audio, live or after the show • Cabling for 16 or more cameras, feeding a dedicated live-broadcast control room • Support for shooting video on iPhone alongside professional broadcast cameras
So an artist can play one live show and leave with a finished Spatial Audio recording, a broadcast-ready mix, and high-quality multicam video, while fans around the world can watch a livestream as it happens.
What the executives said
Oliver Schusser, Apple's VP of Apple Music and International Content, said Apple's love of music goes back to the iPod, the iTunes Festival and now Apple Music, and that opening Apple Music Hall is another step in its commitment to artists and fans.
Zane Lowe, Global Creative Director and lead host of Apple Music 1, said Apple Music cares deeply about music and artists, and that Apple Music Hall is where great music and memories will be made.
A new radio studio in Battersea
Apple also opened a new radio studio in the same area for Apple Music Radio, its 24-hour stream that is free to listen to worldwide. All of London's hosts and shows will broadcast live from there. The station is known for artist-led storytelling, such as new music released worldwide at the same moment, in-depth interviews, specials and surprise performances.
What it means for Thai listeners
The hall itself is only in London, and no Thai event or branch has been announced. What you can use from Thailand is the livestreaming Apple says is open worldwide, and Apple Music Radio, which is free everywhere. Which shows will be streamed, and where, will be announced per event.
For ticket info, check applemusichall.com or @applemusichall on Instagram and TikTok. We couldn't find ticket prices in the announcement we could verify.
Sources: TECHHaus Thailand (techhausth.com/91267), Apple Newsroom (apple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-opens-apple-music-hall-a-state-of-the-art-live-music-venue-in-london), MacRumors, Official Charts, MusicTech
