Dalston · medium

Cafe Oto

150-cap experimental and avant-garde music space.

Cafe Oto — Quick Facts

150-cap experimental and avant-garde music space.

The Details

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Capacity~200 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Cafe Oto 18-22 Ashwin Street
Dalston
London E8 3DL

Genres

Experimental Jazz Improvised Avant-Garde Noise

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Cafe Oto

Cafe Oto is a grassroots music venue in Dalston, London with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Cafe Oto books Experimental, Jazz, Improvised, Avant-Garde, Noise acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

Cafe Oto stands out in Dalston, London, as a vibrant hub for experimental and avant-garde music. With a standing capacity of around 150, the venue features a top-notch PA system and an in-house sound engineer, fostering a creative space for both original compositions and covers. Its eclectic programme embraces genres like jazz, noise, and improvised music, attracting a diverse audience eager to explore new sounds.

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18-22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London, E8 3DL

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter London venues by backline.
Cafe Oto books Experimental, Jazz, Improvised, Avant-Garde, Noise. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Cafe Oto has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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