Bilbao Entertainment

  1. 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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  2. Conjunto Vacío

    House is the spin here and there's a very style-conscious and confident, young, mixed-gay-and-straight crowd. There's a door fee on Saturday nights of about €10 .

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  3. 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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  4. El Balcón de la Lola

    One of Bilbao's most popular mixed/gay clubs, this is the place to come if you're looking for hip industrial décor and a packed Saturday-night disco.

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  5. Euskalduna Palace

    About 400m downriver from the Guggenheim is another modernist gem, built on the riverbank in a style that echoes the great shipbuilding works of last century. The Euskalduna houses the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra and the Basque Symphony Orchestra. Check the theatre websites for current information.

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  7. Kafe Antzokia

    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 to , followed by DJs until . Cover charge for concerts can range from about around €4 upwards. DJ sessions are free.

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  8. 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.

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  9. Le Club

    Three floors of wildly differing décor to shake down on, from floor bashing, to relaxed, to very chilled. Entrance is about around €8 with one drink included.

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  10. Twiggy

    Retro psychedelio! Happy post-hippy place with a cheerful mix of '60s kitsch for lovely people.

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  11. 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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