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Gothenburg Nightlife

The area around the main boulevard, Avenyn (full name: Kungsportsavenyn), has the greatest concentration of mainstream clubs, bars and pubs in Gothenburg. A slightly more alternative atmosphere characterises the bars and pubs in the Haga old town and also in the Linné district.

The best source for information about what's on is the official online Gothenburg events and visitors guide at www.goteborg.com.

Bars in Gothenburg

Bitter Bar & Matsal

Bitter Bar & Matsal offers both food and drink and is a nice meeting place in Gothenburg with an exceptionally long bar.

Linnégatan 59, 402 33 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 249 120.
Website: www.bitterbar.se

Bliss Resto

Bliss Resto is trendy, but in a relaxed, nice way. There is a bar and a small restaurant.

Magasinsgatan 3, 411 18 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 138 555.
Website: http://blissresto.com

Heaven 23

To enjoy a panoramic view of the city while sipping cocktails in trendy company, try Heaven 23, on the top of Gothenburg's Gothia Towers.

Mässans Gata 24, 412 51 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 750 8805.
Website: www.heaven23.se

Klara

Klara is a nice, chilled-out bar in Gothenburg that attracts students as well as the city's cultural types.

Viktoriagatan 1, 411 24 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 133 854.
Website: www.klarafamiljen.com

Clubs in Gothenburg

Excet

This popular nightclub near the Avenyn boasts three storeys and a big summer terrace, with six bars, four DJs and two dance floors.

Vasagatan 52, 400 10 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 711 9911.
Website: http://excet.se

Gretas

Gretas is the biggest gay club in Gothenburg.

Drottninggatan 35, 411 14 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 136 949.
Website: www.gretas.nu

Nefertiti

There is no shortage of night clubs and discos in Gothenburg. Perhaps the most famous is Nefertiti, with its excellent repertoire of blues, jazz and world music.

Hvidtfeldtsplatsen 6, 411 20 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 711 4076.
Website: www.nefertiti.se

Push

The new kid on the block is Push, Gothenburg's best looking nightclub, which features a rooftop terrace and the latest club music. It attracts an exclusive crowd.

Avenyn 11-13, Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 701 8090.
Website: www.push.se

Live Music in Gothenburg

Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers is a great Gothenburg venue with a varied programme of music - from heavy metal in the basement via indie and pop to soul and funk on the floors above.

Kaserntorget 7, 411 18 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 701 0017.
Website: www.stickyfingers.nu

Storan

Storan is a charming concert venue in Gothenburg with a long history. Both international and Swedish stars perform here.

Kungsparken 1, Gothenburg
Website: www.storan.nu

Trädgår'n

Trädgår'n is a classic Gothenburg nightclub that often hosts well-known live acts. It also has an excellent restaurant.

Nya Allén 11, 411 38 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 102 080.
Website: www.tradgarn.se

Classical Music in Gothenburg

Crown House (Kronhuset)

The Crown House, Gothenburg's oldest building, is a great music venue and the home of local professional brassband Göteborg Wind Orchestra.

Kronhusgatan 1D, Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 368 5660.
Website: www.gwo.se

Gothenburg Concert Hall (Konserthuset)

Gothenburg Concert Hall opened in 1935 and is a famous monument of Nordic architectural functionalism, well known also for its acoustics. It is home to the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Sweden's national symphony orchestra.

Götaplatsen, 412 56 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 726 5300.
Website: www.gso.se

Opera in Gothenburg

Gothenburg Opera House

Gothenburg Opera House, situated by the waterfront, is a modern opera house with two stages. Opera, ballet and musicals are performed here.

Christina Nilssons Gata, 411 04 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 108 000 or 131 300 for tickets.
Website: www.opera.se

Theatre in Gothenburg

City Theatre (Stadsteatern)

The City Theatre and Folkteatern, Olof Palmes Plats, Järntorget (tel: (031) 607 575; www.folkteatern.se) are both popular theatres (Swedish language only), attracting large audiences.

Götaplatsen, 402 22 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 708 7100.
Website: www.stadsteatern.goteborg.se

Music and Dance in Gothenburg

Pustervik

Pustervik is Gothenburg's special guest stage for theatre, dance, performance art, music and film. It also includes a number of clubs that keep open until 0300.

Järntorgsgatan 12, 413 01 Gothenburg
Tel: (031) 138 760 or 130 680 for tickets.
Website: www.pustervik.goteborg.se

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