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The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom)

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The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) books Pop, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Ballroom bar and restaurant with pop and soul.

Venue at a glance The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) · Edinburgh

c. 200

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

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doorsnightly

BYO

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bring owngear

Pop

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originals+1 more

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The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) — Quick Facts

Ballroom bar and restaurant with pop and soul.

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Capacityc. 200 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) 19a West Register Street
New Town
Edinburgh EH2 2AA

Genres

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Soul

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About The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom)

The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) is a grassroots music venue in New Town, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 200. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) books Pop, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Voodoo Rooms is an opulent cocktail bar, restaurant and live-music venue at 19a West Register Street in Edinburgh's New Town, set in exotic antique-styled rooms. Its Ballroom is the largest space - a stage room holding up to roughly 200 standing or 120 seated, with its own bar and full sound - and hosts gigs, cabaret and club nights including regular Edinburgh Blues Club shows. The programme leans blues, soul, jazz, folk and pop, making it one of the city centre's most characterful mid-size live rooms.

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19a West Register Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA

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What equipment does The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) provide?

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

What genres does The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) book?

The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) books Pop, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom)?

The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) has a standing capacity of approximately 200 (120 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.

Does The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom) have open mic nights?

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Where is The Voodoo Rooms (ballroom)?

19a West Register Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.

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