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
Nov 13, 2025
Upcoming
Andrew Cushin

Love Is For Everyone

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 13, 2025
Upcoming
Yeek The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 30, 2025
Upcoming
Undergang / Torture Rack / Wormwood The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 08, 2025
pathogenic / Leylines / Clifford / Rose Lane

Crowned in Corpses CD Release Show

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 22, 2025
Collapsed Skull / Kidnapped / Intensive Care Unit / Life Abuse / Zero Survive / Roach

Mostly Fast Shit Presents

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 25, 2025
Sophie Truax / monty.pk
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 01, 2024
Jeris Johnson The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 08, 2024
Voilà / Chrissy Costanza / Ally Nicholas

Spin The Bottle

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 18, 2024
renforshort / Sophie Cates

For The Thrill Of It Tour

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 18, 2024
Sep 01, 2024
The March Violets / Rosegarden Funeral Party / Gossip Collar The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 07, 2024
Krallice The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 21, 2024
Millington / Goalkeeper / Sunday Morning / We Demand Parachutes
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 04, 2024
Zach Seabaugh / Steinza

Zach Seabaugh Summer Tour

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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 23, 2024
Spectral Voice / Groaning Retch / Cooked Alive The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 16, 2024
Comfort Club

Fear of Moving On Tour

The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 07, 2024
Kids That Fly / Hope For Rain The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 25, 2024
mehro / King Isis The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 03, 2024
The Never Ending Fall / Blake Ruby / JVK

The American Disco Tour

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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 06, 2024
Deadlands / Late 9

The Paper Souls Tour

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
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Rock 1,557 performances
Indie 1,439 performances
Indie Rock 1,027 performances
Punk 908 performances
United States 781 performances
2025 6 concerts
2024 13 concerts
2023 16 concerts
2022 185 concerts
2021 98 concerts
2020 41 concerts
2019 118 concerts
2018 121 concerts
2017 134 concerts
2016 147 concerts
2015 204 concerts
2014 197 concerts
2013 195 concerts
2012 238 concerts
2011 239 concerts
2010 166 concerts
2009 64 concerts
2008 30 concerts
2007 36 concerts
2006 12 concerts
2005 15 concerts
2004 18 concerts
2003 13 concerts
2002 14 concerts
2001 16 concerts
2000 22 concerts
1999 15 concerts
1998 10 concerts
1997 10 concerts
1996 7 concerts
1995 9 concerts
1994 56 concerts
1993 72 concerts
1992 8 concerts
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