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
	Cabaret Voltaire Website
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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

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

Emma Pollock

26th October 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Emma Pollock heads out on a solo tour of the UK in support of her album, Begging The Night To Take Hold, don't miss her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 26th 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

Fletchr Fletchr

17th November 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

British four-piece, Fletchr Fletchr, head out on their headline tour with a date at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 17th November!

Music

Unflirt

22nd November 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Unflirt, one of the UK’s most exciting rising artists, comes to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 22nd November!

Music

Westside Cowboy

28th November 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Manchester-based band Westside Cowboy will play Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 28th November!

Music

Dubinski

13th December 2025

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh based Dubinski, an indie band made up of four brothers, will headline Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 13th December!

Music

Bernhoft

26th February 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Bernhoft, a Norwegian singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter renowned for his soulful voice, plays Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 26th February!

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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