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Cabaret Voltaire

Blair Street vaults club since 2006.

Venue at a glance Cabaret Voltaire · Edinburgh
~230
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Rock
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Cabaret Voltaire — Quick Facts

Blair Street vaults club since 2006.

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The Details

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Capacity~230 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Cabaret Voltaire 36-38 Blair Street
Edinburgh
Edinburgh EH1 1QR

Genres

Rock Pop

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

About Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire is a grassroots music venue in Edinburgh, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 230. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Cabaret Voltaire books Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.

Cabaret Voltaire is one of Edinburgh's most iconic independent venues, set in the atmospheric subterranean vaults beneath Blair Street in the Old Town. The main room runs a state-of-the-art d&b soundsystem and is well known as a nightclub for electronic and techno alongside a busy programme of touring live music and comedy. It holds around 230 standing (90 seated) for live events and is an official Edinburgh Fringe venue every year.

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36-38 Blair Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
Cabaret Voltaire books Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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