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Cabaret Voltaire

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

Cabaret Voltaire

About Cabaret Voltaire

36 - 38 Blair Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR
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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.

Upcoming Events at Cabaret Voltaire

Laurie Wright

2nd May 2025

Laurie Wright is a guitar driven, rock n roll juggernaut who has quickly scaled the heights of the live music scene over the last few years! Catch him live at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 2nd May!

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Nati.

3rd May 2025

Kirkcaldy singer/songwriter Nati. has a global army of fans and a music career on fast-track, catch her live at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 3rd May as part of The Golden Tour!

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CVC

8th May 2025

CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, bring their 'Blink Of An Eye' Tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 8th May!

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waverley.

9th May 2025

waverley. are celebrating the release of their latest EP 'Flail' (out 2nd May), with a landmark headline show at the Cabaret Voltaire Café on Friday 9th May!

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The Cheap Thrills

10th May 2025

What started with modest beginnings in a Liverpool basement has now snowballed into the band headlining 2000 capacity venues, don't miss The Cheap Thrills live at Cabaret Voltaire on May 10th!

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Basht.

21st May 2025

Hotly tipped Irish alt-indie quintet Basht. will headline Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Wednesday 21st May!

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Andrew Cushin

26th May 2025

Singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin has announced a gig at Cabaret Voltaire on Monday 26th May as part of his 'Love Is For Everyone' Tour!

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Mixed Signals

30th May 2025

Mixed Signals will be playing their first-ever Edinburgh show at Cabaret Voltaire on Friday, 30th May!

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Everyone Says Hi

31st May 2025

With members from Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, The Dead 60s and Howling Bells this is a super group not to be missed live! Catch Everyone Says Hi at Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 31st May!

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Early James

4th June 2025

Early James, an American singer-songwriter, plays the Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh on Wednesday 4th June!

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Nick Mulvey

5th June 2025

Acclaimed artist and songwriter Nick Mulvey has announced a headline show at Cabaret Voltaire on Thursday 5th June!

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Kevin McGuire

14th June 2025

Scottish Country star Kevin McGuire brings his Rodeo Drive tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 14th June for a headline show, dust off the cowboy boots and don't miss out!

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Nick Shoulders

1st July 2025

Nick Shoulders will bring The Pond Hopper tour to Edinburgh's Cabaret Voltaire on Tuesday 1st July!

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Clada

31st July 2025

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!

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Overpass

12th September 2025

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!

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Welly

3rd October 2025

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

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First Time Flyers

10th October 2025

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

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Niall McNamee

19th October 2025

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!

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Wendy James

23rd October 2025

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

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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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