Cafe Oto, Experimental music venue in Dalston, London, United Kingdom
Cafe Oto is a music venue located in a converted warehouse with simple wooden tables and chairs, offering space for experimental performances across many styles. The site also houses a shop where visitors can purchase vinyl records and music-related publications.
The venue opened in 2008 and quickly became a key platform for free jazz, noise music, and avant-garde performances in East London. Over time it established itself as an important center for experimental sound practices.
The space draws international and local artists who present their work across multiple genres of experimental sound. Recordings made during performances are released on the venue's own label OTOROKU, creating a direct connection between live events and recorded music.
The venue is accessible on foot and offers ticket sales both online and at the door. Visitors should plan ahead as popular shows often sell out quickly.
The venue operates TakuRoku, a digital label launched in 2020 that returns half of its profits directly to artists. This initiative began as a way to support musicians creating work during periods of isolation.
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