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Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire os one of Scotland's most iconic and historic music venues.

Cabaret Voltaire

About Cabaret Voltaire

36 - 38 Blair Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR
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This is Cabaret Voltaire, a local arts and music institution in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. We specialize in music. Live music, dance music but most importantly: loud music. Through legendary nightclubs, countless live shows and variety of special events, we turned the historical vaults of Edinburgh’s north bridge into a nation-wide famed venue.

Upcoming Events at Cabaret Voltaire

Nell Mescal

14th July 2025

Nell Mescal brings her 'Summer Shows' concert to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 14th July.

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Oran Mor X Cab Vol WKNDR

25th July 2025 - 26th July 2025

Sister venues Oran Mor Glasgow and Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire have put together an exciting and eclectic lineup for their first ever WKNDR!

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Clada

31st July 2025

Clada make their way to Scotland for the first time with a short run of live shows, including a night at Cabaret Voltaire on 31st July!

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Daddy Long Legs

9th September 2025

Daddy Long Legs, New York City's most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang, return to Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September at Cabaret Voltaire!

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Overpass

12th September 2025

Overpass are emerging as the most exciting homegrown act to come out of the midlands in over a decade. Don't miss them at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 12th September!

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Gill Landry

13th September 2025

Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, and visual artist Gill Landry, brings his UK tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 13th September!

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Welly

3rd October 2025

Welly will support their new album with a UK tour in 2025. Catch them live at Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 3rd October!

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Loving

4th October 2025

Canadian psychedelic folk band 'Loving' play Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 4th October!

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First Time Flyers

10th October 2025

First Time Flyers bring their UK tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 10th October!

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Peter Perrett

11th October 2025

One of rock's great non-conformists Peter Perrett headlines Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 11th October.

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The Deadlians

12th October 2025

One of Ireland's best kept secrets, The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues... catch them at Cabaret Voltaire on 12th October!

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Niall McNamee

19th October 2025

Known for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 19th October!

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Wendy James

23rd October 2025

Wendy James, the iconic singer songwriter, celebrated for her work with Transvision Vamp, will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 23rd October!

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Cloth

9th November 2025

Cloth are hitting the road in November in support of their new album 'Pink Silence' and play Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on the 9th!

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Indian Plugin - Summer Electro Fest

4th May 2026

Indian electronic music is not just an evolution, but a revolution. 12 Hours of exploring New Era Indian Music. SOUNDS of INDIA where the logic stand.

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