We are currently closed, due to the lease for our building being taken over by Underbelly, as happens every summer for seven weeks.  We re-open with Overground on Friday 4th September, and Pulse welcome UK techno legend Surgeon on Sat 5th September.  We look forward to kicking off the new season with you then. Enjoy the festivals and have a great summer. NB THE BUILDING DOES NOT BELONG TO US AND WE DO NOT MAKE ANY MONEY AT ALL DURING THIS PERIOD.

“Bongo Club reopens on 4th Sept after a 7-week hiatus,” say the Overground crew. “Celebrate the return of the Cowgate institution with a rave to welcome the community back to cornerstone of the scene. This is expected to sell out—so advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.”  Diverse rave music and more.  “A safe space to appreciate all things rave, jungle, breakbeat and techno” (It’s Not Radio) Past guests include DJ SS, Hixxy, LCY, Legowelt, Happa, Mall Grab, Tasker, Minor Science, Rudolf C, Shedbug, DJ Seinfeld, Rommek +more. INSTAGRAM // RA TICKETS

“Surgeon has been at the forefront of UK techno since 1994. His debut EP is regarded by many as seminal, launching his career along with several early Downwards releases, causing a ripple of excitement through the techno cognoscenti of the time. Surgeon has been prolific since, with three albums on Tresor and numerous Counterbalance and Dynamic Tension EPs as well as his ‘Breaking The Frame’, ‘From Farthest Known Objects’ and ‘Luminosity Device’ LPs “Over the course of his career, the Birmingham resident has perfected a unique and uncommonly effective production style. His is a tough techno sound with an industrial murk about it but also plenty of funk, swing and a sophisticated sense of dub-space learned in part from his Chain Reaction contemporaries in Berlin. Proving that hard can also be smart, sensuous and danceable, the influence of Surgeon on the 2010-ruling Ostgut/Berghain sound – DJs/producers like Marcel Dettmann, Shed et al – is substantial”. (Fact Magazine). LINE UP: Surgeon, Darrell Pulse, Sean Laird.  RA TICKETS

“This freshers week we’re hitting the ground running at the Bongo Club with the undisputed Scottish queen of drum and bass, Anikonik!” buzz the Disorder crew. “Expect nothing less than the highest quality of underground cuts, this one is not to be missed! Support from Dundee’s hardest man Stitch, with his productions being played by the legend Dillinja you’re in for a treat Also, hot off her heels from her return from Sweden Fifi is back to cause a ruckus up in Bongo.”  Disorder is a monthly jungle and drum n bass night launched at Bongo in November ’22 by DJ Harry Jackson.  The night has hosted the legendary likes of Randall (RIP), Grooverider, Doc Scott and Bladerunner, plus Sweetpea, Nectax and Sully.  More info.  LINE UP: Anikonik, Stitch, FIFI. RA TICKETS

“REDEMPTION returns to Edinburgh with a Freshers special at The Bongo Club – bringing our signature blend of House, Tech House, and underground sounds to one of the city’s most iconic clubs,” they say.  “Expect a no-frills, high-energy night curated by some of the finest local selectors.  Heavy tunes. Intimate energy.  Tickets live now – move quick.”  RA TICKETS