Odense Entertainment

  1. Arkaden

    This huge, purpose-built place contains seven bars around a central square, with karaoke, live music and lots of dancing space.

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  2. BioCity

    Denmark's largest cinema screen is inside the multiplex on the 2nd floor of the train station. For the programme, see www.biobooking.dk.

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  3. Boogies

    Boogies is a central and very popular dance spot, with a high proportion of student revellers.

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  4. Brandts Klædefabrik

    The open-air amphitheatre across from the arts complex hosts free summertime rock, jazz and blues concerts, usually on Saturday.

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  5. Bryggeriet Flakhaven

    Odense's microbrewery is attached to A Hereford Beefstouw restaurant. You can buy beer to take away.

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  6. Café Biografen

    Located at Brandts Klædefabrik, this café shows first-run movies and art-house flicks. For details, see www.cafebio.dk.

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  7. Casino Odense

    Try your luck at blackjack, roulette and slot machines inside the Radisson SAS HC Andersen Hotel. Take ID to prove you're over 18.

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  8. Den Smagløse Café

    A hip little place ,where a youngish studenty crowd relaxes on well-worn sofas.

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  9. Dexter's Jazzhus

    The only dedicated jazz venue outside Copenhagen.

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  10. Mosaik

    A dressier late-night club, Mosaik is big on house and drum and bass.

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  12. Odense Koncerthus

    Home of the Odense Symphony Orchestra. The classical music programme commonly includes works by native son Carl Nielsen. Ticket prices vary according to the concert. The Koncerthus closes from mid-June to mid-August.

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  13. Ryan's

    In the evening there's often live Irish folk music at this friendly Irish pub near the tourist bureau, with Guinness and Kilkenny on tap. It's popular with local university students and with footie fans when matches are showing on the big screens.

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  14. The Room

    With affable staff and a sleek modern interior, this bistro also turns into a house-music nightspot on weekends.

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