In what's probably the culmination of Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations, maybe we'll get to see Tim Cook dance again at a large-scale party now being planned at Apple Park.
The anniversary celebrations were started by Tim Cook writing an open letter about Apple's five decades, and since then events have followed in New York, China, South Korea, France, and Thailand. More are expected in the UK, Canada, and Australia, but probably the biggest one will be at Apple Park.
According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning what's described as "an elaborate 50th birthday party" at its Cupertino, California headquarters. There are no further details in the article, and not even confirmed dates, but there is supposition that John Ternus will be center stage as the most likely next CEO of the company.
The Apple Computer Company was founded as a partnership with Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, on April 1, 1976. So it's a fair bet that this elaborate party will take place on April 1, 2026.
However, it's not known whether this is a single event or a series of them. It's also not known whether it will be solely an internal affair, as was done in 2011 when Apple Park hosted an employee-only service for the late Steve Jobs.
It's also not known whether this will be the conclusion of the worldwide celebrations that Apple announced.
So far the celebrations have all been musical, chiefly with concerts. There have also been music-themed Today at Apple sessions, with artists, bands, and music historians both talking about their work and sometimes demonstrating Apple's GarageBand.
It's only to be expected, then, that this finale party will feature at least one headline act. If Apple is really using the celebrations to look back at notable — or infamous — moments in history, it could even ask U2.
