Cabaret Voltaire

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

About Cabaret Voltaire

	36 - 38 Blair Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR
	01312474704
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Listed Under Attractions - Live Music Venues / Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Eating and Drinking - Nightclubs

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.

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Upcoming Events at Cabaret Voltaire

Music

Nell Mescal

14th July 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Oran Mor X Cab Vol WKNDR

25th July 2025 - 26th July 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Clada

31st July 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Music

Daddy Long Legs

9th September 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Overpass

12th September 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Music

Gill Landry

13th September 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Music

Welly

3rd October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Loving

4th October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

First Time Flyers

10th October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Peter Perrett

11th October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

The Deadlians

12th October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Music

Niall McNamee

19th October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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!

Music

Wendy James

23rd October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Cloth

9th November 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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

Music

Indian Plugin - Summer Electro Fest

4th May 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

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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