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

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

Mike Love

3rd February 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Hawaii born musician Mike Love returns to the UK and Europe with his transformative new albums Leaders and Teachers, bringing his powerful, one-of-a-kind live show!

Music

Madi Diaz

4th February 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Madi Diaz, an American singer-songwriter and musician, is on a UK & EU tour in 2026 with a date at Cabaret Voltaire on Wednesday 4th April.

Music

Rosie H Sullivan

6th February 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh based singer-songwriter Rosie H Sullivan is one of Scotland's most promising musical talents and you can catch her at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 6th February!

Music

Chris Stapleton UK Tribute

21st February 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Experience the soulful voice and electrifying energy of Chris Stapleton, performed live by the UK's premier tribute act, Chris Stapleton UK at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 21st February!

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

Folk Bitch Trio

9th March 2026

Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town

Folk Bitch Trio announced a return in March 2026, bringing their “otherworldly” (Line of Best Fit) live show to 11 cities across UK/Europe, including a date at 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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