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Josh Cake's Dancefloor Piano Bar

 
Johanna Makelainen Review by Johanna Makelainen 2 Published: 4 Aug 2025 Brewhemia Show Dates: 3 Aug 2025-24 Aug 2025

Josh Cake’s Dancefloor Piano Bar bears little resemblance to its blurb. There is no sign of “Fringe’s wildest free late-night party where the dancefloor is always packed”. In fact, there is no dancefloor – let alone any wildness. The crowd at Brewhemia’s Beer Palace is quietly enjoying post-show drinks and meals.

More background music than a late-night Fringe event

Josh Cake plays pop bangers on the piano, but his attention remains fixed on his sheet music rather than the audience. Interaction is non-existent, and the musical delivery is unremarkable. While Cake has had success as a poet and performer, describing him as an international cabaret icon feels like an overstatement.

If you visit Brewhemia on a Sunday night, don’t expect a wild dance party – this is more background music than a late-night Fringe event.

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What if a piano bar and a nightclub had a baby raised on pure bangers? Welcome to Josh Cake’s Dancefloor Piano Bar – Edinburgh Fringe’s wildest free late-night party! From Beatles to Beyoncé, expect non-stop mashups, live piano magic and your requests played on the spot. Whether you’re a Dancing Queen or Tiny Dancer, the dancefloors always packed and the mic’s always hot. Sundays from 9pm, bring your best moves and release your inhibitions! Hosted by international cabaret icon Josh Cake (Paris. London. New York. Melbourne. Now: Edinburgh.)