Apple's Next Two 50th Anniversary Events Revealed

[MacRumors]

After hosting a surprise Alicia Keys concert at its Grand Central store in New York last week, Apple is turning to Asia for more 50th-anniversary celebrations. So far, it has been discovered that there will be events held in China and South Korea.

Apple's retail store at Taikoo Li in Chengdu, China is temporarily closed this Wednesday, March 18, according to the store's page. While nothing has been officially announced by Apple, photos shared on social media suggest that the company is preparing to host a music or dance performance on the plaza in front of the store.

On the same day, Apple is hosting a special Today at Apple session featuring South Korean boy band CORTIS at its Myeongdong store in Seoul, South Korea. The session will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time, and it is already full.

Apple says the session is part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations.

Here is a translated description of the session: "Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thinking Different by experiencing a special talk with CORTIS live at Apple Myeongdong. From behind-the-scenes stories of their debut album to their unique artistic vision that expands the boundaries of K-pop, you can hear about the creative process of using Apple products to record ideas and develop them into music and visuals."

Apple Taikoo Li in Chengdu, China​

Apple Myeongdong in Seoul, South Korea​

Apple turns 50 on April 1, 2026, and it announced that it would celebrate this milestone by hosting gatherings "around the world" throughout March. Apple will be sharing photos from these events on the Apple Newsroom website.

The gatherings will showcase how Apple products contribute to creativity and inspiration.

"Thinking different has always been at the heart of Apple," said Apple's CEO Tim Cook, in a press release about the company's 50th anniversary last week. "It's what has driven us to create products that empower people to express themselves, to connect, and to create something wonderful. As we celebrate 50 years, we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey and who continues to inspire what comes next."

Cook also shared a "50 Years of Thinking Different" letter last week.

"Think Different" was a famous advertising slogan used by Apple in the late 1990s to early 2000s.

(Thanks, Filip Chudzinski!)

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[awshucks]

Hope they do some kind of physical product like last year’s Apple Watch 10th anniversary pin

 

[MayaUser]

How is a surprise if we know is alicia Keys?!

 

[apparatchik]

How is a surprise if we know is alicia Keys?!

It already happened, that's how we know, because it already happened.

 

[usersince86]

I'd like Apple to surprise us by releasing a 15" version of the MacBook Neo... would be great for people who want a bigger display but don't need the power of the larger MBA or MBP (thinking seniors, etc).

 

[Onelifenofear]

I miss all the Apple Music Festival events they used to host at the Roundhouse in the UK. Saw some incredible gigs there... The Wombats ( I made a music video for them because of it ), Kasabian, Stereophonic, Amy Winehouse, Snow patrol, Oasis(at the roadhouse!!!), Tony Bennett, Ozzy Osbourne, Keane, Faithless, Paul Simon, Manic Street Preachers, Arctic Monkeys, Adele ( she stole my newspaper ), Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Killers, David Guetta, Muse, John Legend, Robbie Williams, Elton John,

Awesome 10 years! Bring it back Apple!

 

[creepyTowel]

Fifty years of thinking ungrammatical!

 

[Ursadorable]

I don't know who Alicia Keys is, but I'm eager to hear about 50th anniversary Mac's, if any.

 

[bLackjackj]

Brought to you by the company that never looks back 🙄🤦‍♂️

 

[kagharaht]

Maybe they can announce Cook leaving as part of the celebration!

 

[svish]

Don’t know yet whether there will be a special event in my country. Also waiting to hear whether there will be something special in stores on 1st April.

 

[MrCubes]

My first thought, on reading the headline, was, "wow they're planning their 100 year and 150 year anniversaries already?"

 

[Happy_John]

My first thought, on reading the headline, was, "wow they're planning their 100 year and 150 year anniversaries already?"

"Engineers refuse to work after death."
"Military head demands more arms."
"Europe cut off from Britain by rough seas"
"Bear attacks hunter with rifle". (no, the bear didn't have the rifle)

 

[McNoise]

At Apple, even the anniversaries are just marketing events