The Middle East Upstairs
concert hallDedicated 194-person-capacity concert space within The Middle East entertainment complex in Cambridge, hosting local and touring live music acts. Part of a multi-venue restaurant/nightclub known for being a central fixture of the Boston area rock-club scene.
Upcoming Events (18)
Kelsy Karter & The Heroines
Kelsy Karter & The Heroines deliver a high-energy rock show at Boston’s Middle East Upstairs. Expect punchy guitars, bold vocals, and crowd-chantable anthems in a buzzing, intimate club atmosphere.
Sidewalk Driver, Black Helicopter, Miskatonik
Three acts—Sidewalk Driver, Black Helicopter, and Miskatonik—hit Boston's Middle East Upstairs for an alt-rock night. Expect buzzing guitars, punchy riffs, and a high-energy live show in an intimate upstairs venue.
Cold Court
Rock band Cold Court headlines a show at Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect electric guitars, punchy riffs, and a high-energy night in a classic indie venue. Tickets available through TicketWeb.
Kenny Gray, DUTTS
Live show featuring Kenny Gray and DUTTS performing alt-rock at Middle East Upstairs in Boston on June 25, 2026. A gritty, guitar-driven night of energetic indie rock with melodic hooks and punchy riffs in the venue's intimate upstairs space.
Synapse
Synapse is an electronic dance night at Boston's Middle East Upstairs on June 26, 2026, starting at 10 PM. Expect pulsing electronic beats in an intimate club setting, with late-night dancing and high-energy performances in a storied venue.
Grayskull Booking Presents: Gozu, Restless Spirit, Worshipper, Earthlore
Grayskull Booking presents a night of heavy alt-rock at Middle East Upstairs in Boston, featuring Gozu, Restless Spirit, Worshipper, and Earthlore. Expect high-energy live sets, thunderous riffs, and an intimate club atmosphere. A standout evening for underground-rock fans.
mc chris, Mega Ran, Swell Rell
A high-energy hip-hop night featuring mc chris, Mega Ran, and Swell Rell at Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect punchy rhymes, alt-rap flair, and an intimate club atmosphere that makes this late-evening show a must-see for fans of underground and independent hip-hop.
HellBound
HellBound performs high-energy metal at Boston’s intimate Middle East Upstairs. Expect heavy riffs and pounding rhythms on July 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM in a classic, no-frills venue known for its close-up live sound.
Bailey Katsu, Olivia Dolphin Band, Zola Simone
Three-artist indie/alternative rock bill at Middle East Upstairs in Boston, featuring Bailey Katsu, Olivia Dolphin Band, and Zola Simone. Expect high-energy live guitar hooks, intimate club atmosphere, and classic indie rock vibes in a storied venue.
Sex Mex
High-energy punk-infused rock show by Sex Mex at the Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect gritty riffs, raw vocals, and a rowdy club atmosphere in a storied venue famed for pushing indie and underground acts.
GNYUS
GNYUS brings an electrifying R&B and funk night to Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect tight grooves, soulful vocals, and a high-energy set that fills the intimate upstairs room with danceable, groove-driven tracks.
Cheater Slicks, Puke Pisstols, Lupo Citta
A high-energy rock/pop triple bill featuring Cheater Slicks, Puke Pisstols, and Lupo Citta at Boston's Middle East Upstairs. Expect blistering guitars, punchy hooks, and an intimate, club-night vibe.
Grayskull Booking Presents: Dead & Dripping, Sarmat, Euphorbian Thorns, Hexrot
Boston metal night at Middle East Upstairs featuring Dead & Dripping, Sarmat, Euphorbian Thorns, and Hexrot. Grayskull Booking delivers a brutal, high-energy lineup in an intimate upstairs room—crushing riffs, thunderous drums, and a loud, electric club atmosphere.
Synapse
Synapse brings pulsating electronic dance to Boston’s Middle East Upstairs for a late-night club experience. Expect high-energy DJ sets, immersive lighting, and the intimate upstairs venue known for its underground club vibe.
Grayskull Booking Presents: Unsane, Sexless Marriage, Alreckque
Three-hands-on-night of hardcore punk and gritty rock as Unsane headlines with Sexless Marriage and Alreckque at Middle East Upstairs in Boston. A high-energy, intimate club show with relentless riffs, powerful vocals, and a classic Boston indie venue vibe.
Panopticon, Catharsis
Panopticon & Catharsis headline a metal double bill at Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect blistering death and black metal riffs, thunderous drums, and a crowd-led roar in an intimate club setting.
HellBound
HellBound headlines The Middle East Upstairs in Boston for a high-energy rock show. Expect tight riffs, driving drums, and crowd-pleasing anthems on the intimate upstairs stage. Tickets via TicketWeb for a night of raw live-rock energy in a classic club setting.
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers deliver high-energy alternative rock with grunge edges at the intimate Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect blistering guitars, punchy drums, and a packed club vibe that makes this show feel like a raw, high-octane night out.