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Visiting Middle East - Upstairs: what to know before you go

472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

Middle East - Upstairs is a music venue in Cambridge, with room for about 194 people.

Of the 51 upcoming shows with a published time, 63% start at 7:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 27 dates.

Key facts

Type of venue
Music venue
Capacity
194
Address
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
Upcoming events
52
Usual start time
7:00 PM
Busiest days
Saturday

Middle East - Upstairs, month by month

  • October 20262 dates, including Punkoween 2: featuring tributes to Slapshot, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Bad Brains and more and Devil's Night
  • November 202627 dates, including Jesse Gold, Are You Ever Coming Back? Tour and The Kilans - Could You Keep It Dark? Tour
  • December 202610 dates, including Jady, Ezra, Safekeep, Stapler, Object of Desire, The Gwiggles and Blinn & The Breakdown, Soupe
  • January 20273 dates, including Boy Golden, Cosmic Triumph, Wikka, Turbo Goth and Never Easy, Wayside, Postdrome
  • February 20276 dates, including Starbenders, Luca Fogale and Proleter, Massive Nightmares, Primitive Sounds
  • March 20272 dates, including Anna Shoemaker and Call It Off

Coming evenings with more than one show: Sunday, November 8, Saturday, November 21, Sunday, November 22 and Friday, November 27.

Ticket prices

45 upcoming listings show a price. Tickets start at $19, and half of the dates start at $25 or less; the highest listed price is $90.

What the programme holds: Concerts (50) and Festivals (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Central (MBTA station)Train210 m
    3 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 110 m from the venue.

Hotels near Middle East - Upstairs

Next events at Middle East - Upstairs

Oct30Fri
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Devil's Night

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:30 PM

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Middle East - Upstairs: practical questions

How many people fit in Middle East - Upstairs?

Middle East - Upstairs has a capacity of about 194; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

What time do shows start at Middle East - Upstairs?

Usually at 7:00 PM (63% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Middle East - Upstairs?

Central (MBTA station) (Train), 210 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near Middle East - Upstairs?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 110 m away.

How much are tickets at Middle East - Upstairs?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at $19; a typical ticket costs around $25.

What kind of events does Middle East - Upstairs host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (50) and Festivals (1).

Which month has the most events at Middle East - Upstairs?

November 2026, with 27 dates, including Jesse Gold and Are You Ever Coming Back? Tour.

Which other venues are close to Middle East - Upstairs?

MGM Music Hall at Fenway (2 km), Citizens House of Blues Boston (2 km), Case Gymnasium (2 km) and Middle East - Zuzu (70 m).

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