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Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire is a local arts and music institution in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town!

Cabaret Voltaire

About Cabaret Voltaire

36 - 38 Blair Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR
01312474704
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Downstairs we have a multi-functional arts space, where we host touring artists for live music and comedy, transforming into a nightclub specialising in electronic, drum and base, and techno music.

Upstairs we have an easy-going bar with chilled out DJ sets, drinks receptions and acoustic performances.

Upcoming Events at Cabaret Voltaire

Unflirt

22nd November 2025

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

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Westside Cowboy

28th November 2025

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

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Dubinski

13th December 2025

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

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Mike Love

3rd February 2026

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!

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Madi Diaz

4th February 2026

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.

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Rosie H Sullivan

6th February 2026

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!

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Man/Woman/Chainsaw

19th February 2026

Man/Woman/Chainsaw are a precociously talented band from London, don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 19th February!

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Chris Stapleton UK Tribute

21st February 2026

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!

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Bernhoft

26th February 2026

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

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Folk Bitch Trio

9th March 2026

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.

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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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Finn Forster

15th May 2026

Alternative & indie-pop artist from Middlesborough, Finn Forster, will bring his upcoming UK tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 15th May!

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Wrong Jovi and Dream On

11th September 2026

Wrong Jovi are the UK's finest tribute to rock legends Bon Jovi, don't miss them live at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 11th September, with special guest Dream On!

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