Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, and in March 2026, the company is celebrating 50 remarkable years with a series of worldwide gatherings designed to showcase human creativity and the remarkable things people can achieve with Apple products. The celebrations kicked off on March 13, 2026, with a stunning surprise performance by 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City.
Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central
Apple invited selected content creators and opened the event to the public, filling the iconic Grand Central Terminal store for an unforgettable evening. Keys performed a set of her timeless songs from the venue’s iconic steps, with the entire performance captured on iPhone 17 Pro. Tim Cook joined Keys to greet the audience at the event.
Keys is a fitting choice to kick off the anniversary celebrations — she was one of the first artists to release her catalog in Spatial Audio on Apple Music, and headlined an Apple Music Live performance. As an artist who has consistently embraced technology to expand her craft, she embodies Apple’s “Think Different” ethos.
More Celebrations to Come
Apple has confirmed that celebrations will continue throughout the month of March in locations around the world, with possibilities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tokyo. Each gathering will highlight human creativity and ingenuity in action.
“While Apple is known for looking forward, this milestone offers a special moment to reflect on the journey that has brought the company here, to celebrate the people who made it possible, and to look ahead to the remarkable things still to come.” — Apple
50 Years of Apple: A Quick Look Back
From the original Apple I in 1976 to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro — Apple has consistently redefined entire industries. The company’s 50th year also coincides with one of its most prolific product launches in recent memory, including the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5, iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4, Studio Display, and Studio Display XDR — all announced in a single week in March 2026.
Shop Apple’s Latest Products
If you want to celebrate Apple’s 50th with a new device, here are some of the best current-generation Apple products available right now:
- iPhone 17 Pro — View on Amazon
- MacBook Air M5 — View on Amazon
- iPad Air M4 — View on Amazon
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 — View on Amazon
- AirPods Pro 2 — View on Amazon
Here’s to 50 more years of Apple innovation. 🎉
