The Caves Edinburgh

The Caves is a truly unique venue that makes up the sub-structure of the 18th Century South Bridge.

About The Caves Edinburgh

	8 - 12 Niddry Street South, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1NS
	01315578989
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There is no venue more Edinburgh than the Caves, or more Scottish, if you consider there was once so much Whisky stored here that it became known as "Whisky Row".

Every room has a story to tell and a special place in Scottish history -from vaults that served as the stables to the French Cavalry who were at one time body guards to the Royal Family, to remains of the houses that pre-date the Bridge itself - with the original terracotta floor tiles still intact!

Today, after over 100 years of being lost, the hidden vaults were rediscovered and the original stone vaults of the Old Town Edinburgh have been magnificently restored by the current Managing Director, Norman Rowan junior.

With great regard for preserving the authenticity and history of this venue, for many years they have painstakingly excavated these vaults which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thus creating this spectacular and very unique venue...

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Upcoming Events at The Caves Edinburgh

Music

Joshua Burnside

27th February 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Belfast-based Northern Irish folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside is on a UK and Ireland headline tour in 2025 with a date at The Caves Edinburgh on 27th February!

Music

John Digweed

15th March 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Celebrating 30 years to the day, Colours 1st hosted an event at The Caves Edinburgh, John Digweed will headline this special event on Saturday, 15th March!

Music

Pet Shop Boys, Actually

23rd March 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Pet Shop Boys, Actually, a Pet Shop Boys tribute band made for the fans by the fans, will perform at The Caves, Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd March!

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Gurriers

2nd April 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Gurriers bring their UK Spring 2025 tour to The Caves Edinburgh on Wednesday 2nd April.

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Deborah Bonham Band with support from the Andy Taylor Group

3rd April 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Deborah Bonham, one of the finest UK Blues, Rock and Soul singers, and her band play The Caves on 3rd April with support from the Andy Taylor Group!

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The Supernaturals

13th April 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

The Supernaturals, a five piece guitar-based indie rock band from Glasgow, will play The Caves Edinburgh on Sunday 13th April!

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Joan As Police Woman

24th April 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman returns to Edinburgh for a show at The Caves on Thursday 24th April!

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Kalandra

26th May 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Kalandra, a band with roots in melancholic Nordic folk and gritty guitars, bring their UK and Europe tour to The Caves Edinburgh on 26th May!

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Aynsley Lister

14th December 2025

The Caves Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town

Aynsley Lister, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today, returns to The Caves Edinburgh for his annual sell out December gig on the 14th!

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