The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Concert History

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub started as a humble Lebanese Restaurant in 1970 but has since expanded into a multi-purpose dining, music, and entertainment complex. The Middle East - Upstairs is the original music and entertainment venue and has been showcasing multi-ethnic performances since the 1970s. In 1988, The Middle East began its first expansion with the development two new facilities: The Middle East - Corner & Bakery, a restaurant, bar, and small-stage venue, and The Middle East - Downstairs, a 575-person capacity venue located in the basement of the complex. An upscale restaurant and club, The Middle East - ZuZu opened in 2001 followed by the 350-person capacity concert venue Sonia in 2017.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 03, 2005
Xiu Xiu / Frog Eyes / Yellow Swans The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 01, 2005
Rainer Maria The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 30, 2005
Engine Down

Engine Down Farewell Tour

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 30, 2005
Aug 29, 2005
Make Believe The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 24, 2005
The Skatalites The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 22, 2005
Vendetta Red / Schoolyard Heroes / Bayside The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 22, 2005
Aug 17, 2005
Silverstein / Evergreen Terrace / I Am the Avalanche
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The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 16, 2005
Planes Mistaken For Stars / Glass and Ashes / Read Yellow / Smoke Or Fire The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 03, 2005
Adema / Alston / Rev Theory The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 27, 2005
Israel Vibration / Roots Radics Band The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 24, 2005
Pelican / Panthers / Big Business / Kayo Dot The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 10, 2005
Powerman 5000 The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 09, 2005
Bettie Serveert The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 16, 2005
Jonathan Richman The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 10, 2005
The Pietasters / Riki Rocksteady / Mass Hysteria The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 05, 2005
Lucero / Cory Branan / The Honorary Title The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 03, 2005
Popa Chubby / Eli "Paperboy" Reed / the scam The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 01, 2005
the Exies / Morningwood / 10 Years The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 28, 2005
Dick Dale / Brant Bjork and The Bros The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 14, 2005
Antibalas The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Hanson / Teitur on Aug 12, 2003 [128-small]

Hanson / Teitur
Aug 12, 2003
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Hanson / Teitur on Aug 12, 2003 [137-small]

Hanson / Teitur
Aug 12, 2003
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The Figgs on Sep 11, 1996 [474-small]

The Figgs
Sep 11, 1996
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Cop Shoot Cop / Barkmarket / Thinner on Jul 20, 1993 [026-small]

Cop Shoot Cop / Barkmarket / Thinner
Jul 20, 1993
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Barkmarket / Willard Luck / Puck on Aug 11, 1994 [445-small]

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Aug 11, 1994
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Oct 30, 2014
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Oct 30, 2014
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Indie 2,255 performances
Rock 2,159 performances
Indie Rock 1,568 performances
Alternative 1,071 performances
Punk 1,036 performances
2024 2 concerts
2023 29 concerts
2022 91 concerts
2021 30 concerts
2020 16 concerts
2019 101 concerts
2018 116 concerts
2017 118 concerts
2016 144 concerts
2015 142 concerts
2014 167 concerts
2013 185 concerts
2012 205 concerts
2011 199 concerts
2010 247 concerts
2009 250 concerts
2008 246 concerts
2007 149 concerts
2006 111 concerts
2005 76 concerts
2004 21 concerts
2003 19 concerts
2002 24 concerts
2001 4 concerts
2000 7 concerts
1999 11 concerts
1998 4 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 1 concert
1993 1 concert
1992 1 concert
1990 1 concert
1988 4 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts have there been at The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub?

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub has had 2,729 concerts.

When was the last concert at The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub?

The last concert at The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub was on April 24, 2024. The bands that performed were: Eric Slick.

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