Göteborg Entertainment

  1. Avenyn 10

    One of the biggest clubs in town.

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  2. Biopalatset

    One of many cinemas around town, this 10-screener behind Saluhallen shows new releases. Showtimes are listed in newspapers.

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  3. Bubbles

    As descriptive a name as any nightclub ever had.

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  4. Dancin' Dingo

    Just in case any nationalities are feeling left out, here's an entertaining Australian pub not far off Kungsportsavenyn, with a great if raucous atmosphere.

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  5. Dubliner

    This is as authentic an Irish pub as you'll find on the Continent. It has live music nightly in summer. Pints of Guinness and Kilkenny flow, and bar meals include Emerald Isle staples such as fish and chips or beef-and-Guinness pie.

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  7. Filmstaden

    The two biggest cinemas in the centre are the 10-screen Biopalatset and Filmstaden, showing blockbuster movies.

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  8. Göteborgs Konserthus

    Home to the local symphony orchestra, this is at the end of Avenyn.

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  9. Göteborgs Stadsteatern

    Culture vultures should head to the end of Avenyn for dramatic performances (usually in Swedish) at the Stadsteatern.

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  10. GöteborgsOperan

    It's worth investigating what's on at this striking opera house at Lilla Bommen harbour, which stages ballet, opera and assorted musical performances.

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  11. Jazzhuset

    An old jazz club drawing a more mature crowd to its live music sessions, usually Fridays and Saturdays until . In an attempt to snare a younger audience, it also hosts rock and pop bands on Thursdays.

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  13. Lounge(s)

    Muscle or flirt your way past imposing doormen in headsets to sip pretty cocktails in this chic lounge full of Göteborg's beautiful people.

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  14. MataHari

    The nearest thing in Göteborg to a gay club, but welcoming to all, MataHari (part of Gretas Bar & Kök) gets kitschy on Friday and Saturday nights. The minimum age is 20 years.

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  15. Nefertiti

    This cool venue near Feskekörka is a well-established location for live jazz, blues and ethnic music; it also has a nightclub, restaurant and café.

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  16. Nivå

    This bar/restaurant metamorphoses into a crowd-pleasing (and crowded) club as the week draws on, with several floors of action. Wednesday night is soul night; other nights are a mix of dancey music, with mellower tunes in the Skybaren.

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  17. Nya Ullevi

    An outdoor stadium where huge pop and rock concerts are held.

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  19. O'Leary's

    Opposite the Dubliner, this is an American-style sports bar with TV screens and bar snacks.

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  20. Ölhallen 7:an

    Portraits of long-gone barflies haunt the walls of this well-worn Swedish beerhall, which hasn't changed in about 100 years and hopefully never will.

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  21. Rose & Crown

    This is an 'English-style' pub popular with tourists and locals. There's more of a concentration on the restaurant and less on in-your-face drinking than at some other bars.

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  22. Scandinavium

    An indoor concert venue near Nya Ullevi and run by the same company.

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  23. Trädgår'n

    With its crazy lasers, huge dance floor and outdoor terrace, this is one of the biggest clubs.

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  25. Valand

    Vintage music hall blending silly and sophisticated, with its imposing architecture and hilarious pair of Greek statues guarding the door.

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