The Middle East - Upstairs Concert History

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

In 1975, a Lebanese restaurant and an adjoining building were combined to create The Middle East - Upstairs. Between 1975 and 1987, the concert venue mostly showcased blues, jazz, and multi-ethnic musical performances, but in 1987, the first rock concert was performed there. Adjoining and nearby properties were purchased the following year to create "The Middle East - Corner and Bakery" and "The Middle East - Downstairs" Two more venues were added in the early 2000s. Today, The Middle East - Upstairs is now part of The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub, a multi-venue dining, live music, and entertainment complex

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 25, 2024
mehro / King Isis The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 02, 2023
Battlemode / Vices Inc / Lover of Eve / Plague Dad / Vudu Sister / The Station / Heather Rose in Clover / Lions & Lavender The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 01, 2023
Big Contest / Mil-Spec / Demolition / Hard Stripes / Result of Choice / Clear / Wise / Collateral / Burning Lord
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 25, 2023
Blood Lightning / Kind / Casket Rats / Lipsmear
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 11, 2023
modernlove. / Yoste

world headline tour 2023

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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 28, 2023
Kid Quill / Pertinence

Good People Tour

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 30, 2023
Spitalfield / Rookie of the Year
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 25, 2023
Cherubs / BEDTIMEMAGIC / Cadaverette The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 03, 2023
Jeromes Dream / Elizabeth Colour Wheel
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 13, 2023
Fed Ash / False Gods / Cadaverette / Iron Gag The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 10, 2023
Olivia Jean / Leggy

Raving Ghost Tour

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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 19, 2023
Battlemode / Trash Robot / Lurid Purple Flowers / Crash Cadet

#trashwaveforever

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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 12, 2023
Key of Caustic The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 17, 2023
Lostboycrow / Brooke Alexx

the indiepop tour

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 28, 2023
why try The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 10, 2022
Ruby Haunt / A Beacon School The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 04, 2022
Elle Baez / Peachkka / Maijah The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 23, 2022
HerShe The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 22, 2022
Zebra Katz / Morenxxx The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 20, 2022
Verdegree / Ian Ridenhour / A Day Without Love The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Rock 1,442 performances
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts have there been at The Middle East - Upstairs?

The Middle East - Upstairs has had 2,423 concerts.

When was the last concert at The Middle East - Upstairs?

The last concert at The Middle East - Upstairs was on February 25, 2024. The bands that performed were: mehro / King Isis.

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