Geneva Entertainment

  1. Alhambar

    The back of the Alhambar cinema hosts this popular venue for drinks, food and live music. Hung over on a Sunday? Come and cure it with brunch. The decor of feathers hanging from ceiling, zebra-print lampshades, and velvet couches is either creatively innovative or high-camp irony depending on interpretation.

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  2. Bâtiment des Forces Motrices

    Geneva's one-time riverside pumping station (1886) is now a striking space for rock concerts, opera, ballet and other cultural events. The place to come if you are in the mood for culture and entertainment.

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  3. Flanagan's Irish Bar

    Popular with the city's English-speakers and expats, this pub keeps Guinness flowing into the wee hours.

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  4. L'Usine

    In a converted factory, it's something of a city party-base. The drinking is fairly cheap and the entertainment ranges from dance nights and concerts to cabaret, theatre and other nocturnal diversions.

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  5. La Plage

    The Beach in Carouge is a timeless watering hole with bare wood tables, checked lino floor, green wood shutters and tables outside.

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  7. Le Chat Noir

    The Black Cat is a live music venue that saunters between jazz, Latin and rock, and rubs up against the leg of world music from time to time. They have been taking their live music seriously for almost 20 years, so expect high-quality performances. Music lovers of all ages come for the hot jam and cool vibe.

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  8. Prétexte

    With a healthily kitsch décor, two bars and a dance floor, this opulent place is the main gay club in the city.

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