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Diablo Latino
Latin club Diablo Latino is based at Raschplatz (the so-called 'golden triangle'), a main clubbing destination - a concrete environs behind the train station.
Raschplatz was due to be renovated in 2007, and the future of all these clubs has been thrown into doubt. Check local listings before heading in this direction.
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AWD Arena
With a capacity of 44,000, this ground is one place where you can usually get last-minute seats (about €35) for matches between Hannover 96 and their opponents (not Bavaria Munich, rarely Schalke 04). Follow the stream of fans or take U-Bahn 3, 7 or 9 from Hauptbahnhof to Waterloo and follow the signs for about 500m.
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Kulturzentrum Faust
Ska from Uruguay, Chinese new year festivals, disco, reggae, heavy metal gigs, multimedia installations, quiz evenings, book readings - this all happens, and more, in this former factory complex. The 1960s concert hall is complemented by a pub-bar, Mephisto, beer garden and cafe. Take tram 10 to Leinaustrasse.
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Café Mezzo
Inside the Pavillon, this classic bar and cafe used to be a student hang-out, but today Mezzo gets a balance of ages. It's popular any time of day (including for breakfast), but doubles well as a place to warm up in the evening before moving on to a club or performance.
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Osho Diskothek
Traditionally, a main clubbing destination is in the revamped environs of Raschplatz (the so-called 'golden triangle'). Here you find Osho Diskothek, or 'Baggi' as Hanoverians fondly call it, playing a mix of classic disco hits for the over-25s.
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HeimW
This long, narrow bar has lights shaped like huge droplets of water about to land on your head, an atrium ceiling, potted palms beside cream leather banquettes, and intriguing artwork on the walls. Salads, breakfast and light meals are also served (€5 to €9.50).
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Gig Neue Welt
This chi-chi venue in a historic house is divided into three spaces: the Jazz-Café, as well as serving food, has black music, funk and jazz evenings; the Gig-Lounge specialises in soul; and the main room downstairs is for major events.
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Anzeiger Hochhaus
This spacious, art-house cinema is on the top floor of a magnificent expressionist building designed by Fritz Höger, the architect of Hamburg's Chilehaus. Check listing times, as the box office only opens just before screenings.
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Holländische Kakaostube
With the blue-and-white square-patterned floor matching the Delft pottery, and a curved ship's staircase and maritime paintings creating a subtle nautical feel, this historic Dutch coffee house has many fans, young and old.
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Schwule Sau
This alternative gay and lesbian centre regularly hosts concerts, theatre and club nights. The third Friday in the month is gay mixed, the third Saturday lesbian. Take the U6 or 11 to Kopernikusstrasse from Kröpcke.
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Acanto
Next door to the restaurant Basil, you'll find one of Hanover's trendiest DJ bars, where fashionably dressed beautiful people sip caipirinhas under chandeliers and mirror balls. Take tram 1 or 2 to Dragonerstrasse.
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Heartbreak Hotel
You have to smile at a place that reserves a parking space for Elvis outside, which is just one reason why this scurrilous little live-music venue and not-just-for-old-rockers club managed to become so cool.
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GOP Varieté
GOP Varieté is an old-school type of variety theatre with dancing, acrobatics, circus-style acts, magic, music and more, housed in the Georgspalast. It also boasts a much-lauded restaurant.
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Pavillon
This huge circular venue has a cafe-bar, theatre and various rooms used as venues where you can catch a wide program of jazz, off-beat rock, world music and whatever else anyone decides to put on there.
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Brauhaus Ernst August
A Hanover institution, this sprawling brewpub makes a refreshing unfiltered Pilsner called Hannöversch. A party atmosphere reigns nightly, helped along by a varied roster of live bands and DJs.
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Staatsoper Hannover
Hanover's cultural firmament, Staatsoper Hannover, is housed in the 19th-century Opernhaus (Opera House), where classical music as well as ballet and opera are performed.
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3Raum
3Raum is a crossover place for the 25-to-40 age group, where early in the week you can enjoy drinks or theatre, and most get down in the club on Friday and Saturday.
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Musiktheater Bad
In this large old building and its surrounding grounds, you'll find a mixed bag of live music, music theatre and dance offerings. It's great in summer when there's an outdoor stage.
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Opernhaus
The star in Hanover's cultural firmament, the 19th-century Opera House was lovingly restored after suffering WWII damage and now hosts classical music performances as well as opera.
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Famous Club
This club catering for the gay and lesbian scenes offers up electro, house, R&B, '80s and other goodies with a top-class sound system and screens.
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Capitol
This former movie theatre has rock, pop, house, soul and more on weekends and frequently during the week. Take tram 3, 7 or 9 to Schwarzer Bär.
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Café Glocksee
Part live-music venue, part club, the Glocksee has everything from techno and trance DJs to grungy gigs. Friday nights go electronic.
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Eve Klub
Eve Klub is a former striptease bar that has kept the red lamps over the tables and red corduroy sofas.
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Kiez Klub
The Kiez Klub has minimal house, techno house and electro house and is situated in a yard.
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Der Blaue (B)Engel
Der Blaue (B)Engel Holds individual party nights for the gay and lesbian crowd. Check website for details.
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