Entertainment in Bilbao
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Kafe Antzokia
This is the vibrant heart of contemporary Basque Bilbao, featuring international rock bands, blues and reggae, but also the cream of Basque rock-pop. Weekend concerts run from 10pm to 1am, followed by DJs until 5am. Cover charge for concerts can range from about €10 upwards. During the day it's a cafe, restaurant and cultural centre all rolled into one and has frequent exciting events on.
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Euskalduna Palace
About 600m downriver from the Guggenheim is another modernist gem, built on the riverbank in a style that echoes the great shipbuilding works of the 19th century. The Euskalduna houses the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra and the Basque Symphony Orchestra.
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El Balcón de la Lola
One of Bilbao's most popular mixed gay-and-straight clubs, this is the place to come if you're looking for hip industrial decor and a packed Saturday-night disco. It's located under the railway lines – look for the Betty Boo pictures.
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Arriaga Theatre
The Baroque façade of this venue commands the open spaces of El Arenal between the Casco Viejo and the river. Regular performances of dance, opera and drama are scheduled in this theatre.
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Kamin
Laid-back listening in rosy light among the Bilbao cognoscenti. The music trails sweetly through everything from rock and pop to alternative and fresh new sounds on the Basque scene. To get there head down Calle Ercilla from Plaza de Federico Moyua, turn right onto Alameda de Urquijo and it's three blocks down on the right.
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Da Vinci
Tricked out with Leonardo trimmings, this popular bar is comfortable and has plenty of room, although it gets busy. There's a relaxing background of pop and R & B.
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Marzana 16
Of the many bars in this neighbourhood, one very pleasant one for a sundowner over the river is Marzana 16; its sandwiches are also worthy of praise.
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Zulo
This is Ikurriña (Basque flag) country. Full-on rock, terrific atmosphere, nonstop yelling in ears. You'll be out in the street anyway, where things still rock.
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Le Club
Three floors to twist, gyrate and then relax on. The 1st floor has rock and '80s pop, the 2nd has dance music and the 3rd is the chill-out lounge.
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Twiggy
Retro psychedelio! Happy post-hippie place with a cheerful mix of ’60s kitsch for lovely people. Serves cheap snacks during the day.
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Teatro Arriaga
The baroque facade of this venue commands the open spaces of El Arenal between the Casco Viejo and the river.
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Conjunto Vacío
House is the spin here and there's a very style-conscious, confident, young, mixed gay-and-straight crowd.
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