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  1. Batuta

    Batuta is one of the funkiest live music venues in the city, with both up-and-coming and more established acts shaking, rattling and rolling on stage to an enthusiastic, and usually packed, crowd.

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  2. Blondie

    A dance-floor spectacular that remains a well-stomped student favorite, this is a must for any indie kid. Alternative and 80s music are the dominant tunes in the striking old theater setting, where a massive video screen looms over the main dance floor. Expect to hear Blur, Pulp and all the usual Britpop suspects, although be ready for a stiff measure of techno on the other floors.

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  3. Club de Jazz

    The most established jazz venue in Latin America (Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock are just two of the greats to have played here), Club de Jazzis essential visiting for any jazz or blues aficionado. It is housed in a large wooden building within trumpeting distance of Plaza Ñuñoa. It also occasionally opens on a Wednesday.

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  4. Havana Salsa

    You can't fail to notice the fake Havana-themed facade to this established Cuba-inspired dance venue/restaurant. It's the place to go if you can't help shaking to the 'uno dos tres' of the salsa beat. Some extravagant live shows are also staged here.

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  5. La Chimenea

    One of the best places in Santiago for live music and events, La Chimenea gets packed to the rafters - and not just on weekends. Bands vary from local indie to traditional bolero. There's always a fun crowd here so arrive early for a seat near the stage. It occasionally shows movies.

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  7. La Piojera

    Saved from developers by protests from its loyal clientele (including presidents and poets), this incredibly atmospheric drinking den is often improbably packed and noisy. You'll feel the earth move with the terremoto (earthquake), a potent mix of wine and ice cream; the chicha (Chilean cider) also comes highly recommended. Troubadours are usually on hand, plucking their guitars to traditional folk tunes.

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  8. N'Aitun

    N'Aitun takes its name taken from a Mapuche word for free, and this atmospheric, intimate little venue was a regular gathering spot for leftists opposed to the dictatorship during the 1980s. It has live music on Fridays, when acts range from indie bands to bolero and tango duets.

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