Cowgate / Old Town · Medium

The Bongo Club

Q: What genres does The Bongo Club book?

The Bongo Club books World Music, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of The Bongo Club?

The Bongo Club has a standing capacity of approximately 300 (120 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.

Edinburgh's independent home for live music and club nights since 1996

Venue at a glance The Bongo Club · Edinburgh

~300

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

World Music

Books

originals+1 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Bongo Club — Quick Facts

Edinburgh's independent home for live music and club nights since 1996

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Capacity~300 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Bongo Club 66 Cowgate
Cowgate / Old Town
Edinburgh EH8 8AQ

Genres

World Music Tribute Act

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About The Bongo Club

The Bongo Club is a grassroots music venue in Cowgate / Old Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 300. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Bongo Club books World Music, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.

The Bongo Club is a long-running independent live-music venue and nightclub in the Central Library vaults at 66 Cowgate (entrance Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road), Edinburgh EH8 8AQ. Founded in 1996 and run as a not-for-profit by Out of the Blue, it pairs an eclectic programme of live bands, world music and tribute acts with DJ-led club nights. The main room holds around 300 standing (120 seated) with a club capacity of 600, plus a 100-capacity upstairs space, all served by top-tier in-house sound and lighting.

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66 Cowgate, Cowgate / Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ

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What equipment does The Bongo Club provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Edinburgh venue directory.

What genres does The Bongo Club book?

The Bongo Club books World Music, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Bongo Club?

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What is the capacity of The Bongo Club?

The Bongo Club has a standing capacity of approximately 300 (120 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.

Does The Bongo Club have open mic nights?

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Where is The Bongo Club?

66 Cowgate, Cowgate / Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.

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