The Voodoo Rooms
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Upcoming shows and schedule
There are currently no confirmed tour dates on the immediate calendar for The Voodoo Rooms. Check back regularly as newly announced tour legs and ticket allocations are added following promoter releases.
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Upcoming events at The Voodoo Rooms
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What time do doors open at The Voodoo Rooms?
The main entrance is situated directly on West Register Street. Doors typically open 30 to 60 minutes before the advertised show start time, depending on the event.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About The Voodoo Rooms: Layout, History & Architecture
The Voodoo Rooms occupies a section of the opulent 1862 Café Royal building on West Register Street, Edinburgh. Designed in a flamboyant Victorian style, the interior features intricate decorative plasterwork, gilded accents, and large mirrors, creating a distinct aesthetic for its various spaces. The primary live music area, known as The Ballroom, is a grand rectangular hall with a flat standing floor, typically accommodating approximately 250-300 patrons. While the elevated stage ensures reasonable sightlines for most of the audience, the presence of several structural columns can partially obstruct views for those positioned directly behind them.
The architectural detailing provides a visually engaging backdrop, but the inherent acoustics of such an ornate, high-ceilinged room require careful sound reinforcement to achieve clarity, particularly with louder performances where natural reverberation can be pronounced. Adjacent rooms, such as The Speakeasy, offer more intimate settings with lower ceilings, providing a tighter, more direct sound profile suitable for smaller acts or DJ sets. The overall layout balances grand Victorian aesthetics with functional performance spaces, each with its own acoustic considerations.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Entry to the venue is directly from West Register Street, leading into a well-appointed foyer area that connects to the main bar and various performance rooms. Depending on the event, queues form outside the main door, managed efficiently by staff. Within The Ballroom, the flat standing floor means the experience is often an intimate one, with crowd density increasing closer to the stage. Patrons seeking less crowded areas will find space towards the rear, though this may place them behind one of the structural columns. The atmosphere typically reflects the eclectic programming, ranging from energetic band performances to more subdued spoken word events, generally fostering a respectful yet engaged audience.
With 0 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from standard pricing. The next confirmed event on the calendar is upcoming live performances on soon.