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Middle East - Upstairs Events & Tickets

Middle East - Upstairs in Cambridge, MA has 51 upcoming events: 49 concerts, 1 festival, and 1 experience. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Middle East - Upstairs

The Middle East is an entertainment complex consisting of five adjacent dining and live music venues in the Central Square neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its three dedicated concert spaces, Upstairs, Downstairs, and Sonia, sit alongside ZuZu and The Corner, two restaurants that also host live music. Having featured a huge variety of musicians since 1987, the establishment was described in 2007 as "the nexus of metro Boston's rock-club scene for local and touring bands" by the Boston Phoenix.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • CentralMetro station220 m · 4 min walk
  • Kendall/MITMetro station1.3 km · 21 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • City Of Cambridge Parking Lot 5Car park · 79 spaces110 m · 2 min walk
  • Green Street GarageMulti-storey car park200 m · 3 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park350 m · 6 min walk
  • City Lot 8Car park · 15 spaces400 m · 7 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Happy Lamb Hot PotRestaurant · mongolian10 m · 1 min walk
  • Little DonkeyRestaurant · tapas20 m · 1 min walk
  • VialéRestaurant · mediterranean40 m · 1 min walk
  • ZuzuRestaurant50 m · 1 min walk
  • Phoenix LandingPub50 m · 1 min walk
  • The Middle East UpstairsRestaurant · international50 m · 1 min walk
  • Brookline LunchRestaurant · american60 m · 1 min walk
  • The Mad MonkfishRestaurant · sushi60 m · 1 min walk

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Middle East - Upstairs: FAQs

What's on at Middle East - Upstairs?

Middle East - Upstairs has 51 upcoming events. Next up: Tiana Major9 - November Scorpio Tour on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Where is Middle East - Upstairs?

Middle East - Upstairs is located at 472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

What is the nearest station to Middle East - Upstairs?

The nearest station is Central (Metro station), about 220 m from Middle East - Upstairs.

Which hotels are closest to Middle East - Upstairs?

The closest places to stay are Lark Hotels 907 Main Hotel (160 m), Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT (270 m), and The Amory Guest House (740 m).

Where can I park near Middle East - Upstairs?

Public car parks near Middle East - Upstairs include City Of Cambridge Parking Lot 5 (110 m), Green Street Garage (200 m), and Multi-storey car park (350 m).

When did Middle East - Upstairs open?

Middle East - Upstairs opened in 1970.