The Cabarats

Live music by the sea

The Cabarats were originally booked for 2020, the year we had to cancel all our Sunset Sessions. They were back in 2023, but I missed them! In 2024 we had a mini hurricane and had to improvise a stage around the back of the hostel, but it worked and turned out to be a really fun, excellent gig. This time, fingers crossed for no dramas. See you here and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

The Cabarats bring a new musical experience to the global underground, combining traditional Balkan and Middle Eastern sounds with lively reggae and ska. Using a collection of intriguing instruments such as accordion, oud, keyboard and brass, the band have dazzled a wide range of audiences from festival crowds and stages at iconic venues to private functions and community events. After the successful release of their debut album ‘Out of Bag’, the last few years have been an exciting journey for the rats. The band appeared on one of the main stages at Boomtown Fair and gained the attention of BBC Introducing, performing on their stage at ‘Looe Saves the Day’.

The Cabarats have had the pleasure of supporting renowned acts such as Dubioza Kolectiv, Tankus the Henge, The Undercover Hippy and Cut Capers as well as headlining their own shows across the nation and embarking on various European adventures. Once again The Cabarats set out to share their magic at festivals, venues, parties and even a few street corners.