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The Middle East Live Music Showcase
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
MusicPerformanceNightlife
About This Event
Central Square's iconic Middle East complex hosts nightly live music across 5 rooms — from up-and-coming indie bands in the Upstairs to national touring acts in the Downstairs. The venue helped launch The Pixies, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and countless other acts. Multiple genres every night of the week.
Event Tags
live musicindieconcertsnightlifeCentral Squarenightly
Central Square
The city's cultural crossroads since time immemorial.
Date & Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
The Middle East
472 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Central SquarePresented By
The Middle East
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