The Apollo theater was built according to the plans of Emil Karolyi and running since 1912. Large movie theater was formerly decorated with frescoes ernő Gebauer. Apollo was the first permanent theater in the city, it is independent of a building for music in pécs was not. Also, Apollo was the first cinema outside of Budapest, where they showed "sound films".

After a long break, the theater decided to restore. Restored Apollo opened its doors to the public in 2004. Here today films, but among young people it is a popular meeting place – it has a cosy bar and a café. For children here at the Apollo is a children's entertainment center.