Live music venue · Edinburgh

The Caves

3 upcoming gigs, next on 19 Nov

3 Upcoming gigs
300 Capacity
1 Past show on record

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About The Caves

The Caves is a live music venue in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on 8-12 Niddry St South. It is predominantly an alternative room: 3 of its 4 listed shows. Recent performers include Alabama 3. 3 shows are currently listed, next up Outside The Original Prog Classics Show on 19 November. Capacity is 300.

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Who is playing at The Caves?

The Caves has 3 upcoming shows listed, starting with Outside The Original Prog Classics Show on 19 November 2026. The full calendar is listed on this page.

Where is The Caves?

The Caves is at 8-12 Niddry St South, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Open in Google Maps.

How big is The Caves?

The Caves holds about 300 people.

What is the nearest station to The Caves?

The nearest railway station to The Caves is Edinburgh Waverley, about 456 metres away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.

Where can I eat or drink near The Caves?

Within 500 m of The Caves, OpenStreetMap lists 8 pubs or bars and 8 places to eat. The closest are Noodle Meets Changan (1 minute on foot), Rowantree (1 minute) and Jimmy's Express (1 minute). The nearest named car park is Blackfriars Street, about 1 minute on foot. Full list.

Who has played The Caves before?

Acts with a past show on record here include Alabama 3.

What's nearbyPubs, food and parking within 500 m of the venue's map pin, from OpenStreetMap

Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Waverley, about 6 minutes on foot.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue's map pin; minutes assume 80 m a minute.

Previously hereThe last shows on record

  • Thu 5 Nov Alabama 3 Thursday 5 November 2026

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