Nightlife in Oslo
Oslo's lively nightlife clusters around the city centre. Relaxed, low-key bars include the Oslo Mekaniske Verksted. Enjoy live music, from jazz at Herr Nilsen Jazz Club to rock at Smuget and classical at the Norwegian National Opera. All venues are subject to the same licensing hours, with alcohol not available after 2am, and most venues closing by 3am.
The Scotsman
Huge central pub
The Scotsman offers several floors of entertainment in one often chaotic
venue. The main focus is the British-style pub (which also hosts regular
live music). Drinkers move on to the steakhouse for food or the disco for
late-night dancing.
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Address
17, Karl Johans gate, Oslo 0159
Telephone
+47 22 47 44 77
Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
Old workshop bar
Located behind Det Åpne Teater, Oslo Mekaniske Verksted is a former smithy
and workshop complex, as the name suggests. Relaxed and informal, the
stone-built bar has a cosy interior, and an outdoor area for warmer
evenings.
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Address
34, Tøyenbekken, Oslo 0188
Telephone
+47 45 23 75 34
Oslo Mikrobryggeri
Original brew pub
A perfect antidote to the standard lagers served elsewhere, Oslo
Mikrobryggeri brews a range of speciality beers on the premises, from
pilsners to ales and stout. A snack menu is also available in this
traditional bar to the north of the city centre.
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Address
6, Bogstadveien, Oslo 0355
Telephone
+47 22 56 97 76
Ruinen
Quirky old town bar
Ruinen in east Oslo's old town is a great place to experience a typical
Norwegian night out. The pool table is popular with locals and there is
regular live music at this lively bar. Take your drink outdoors in
summer.
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Address
2, St Halvards Plass, Oslo 0192
Telephone
+47 22 57 02 55
The Dubliner
Irish theme bar
The Dubliner may not be a truly genuine Irish experience, but it is a lively
city-centre alternative to Oslo's mainstream bars. With regular live music
and Irish pub food, it is popular with expats and visitors of all ages.
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Address
28, Rådhusgata, Oslo 0151
Telephone
+47 22 33 70 05
Living Room
Modern house and techno
A small city-centre club, the Living Room is a relaxed place with an intimate
atmosphere and modern decor. Resident DJs play house, club and techno, with
special party themes on different days of the week.
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Address
1, Olav Vs gate, Oslo 0161
Telephone
+47 40 00 33 60
Chateau
Grown-up style
Chateau is a laid-back piano bar and disco, playing predominantly mainstream
chart music. It appeals to a more mature crowd than many city centre
nightclubs and is housed in Monalisahuset, which also has two restaurants, a
café and a bar.
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Address
10, Grensen, Oslo 0159
Telephone
+47 22 34 02 30
Sikamikanico
Eclectic, fun club
A café by day, and popular club by night, Sikamikanico draws a different
crowd each evening for its hip-hop, jazz, drum & bass and
progressive house parties. Locals flock here at weekends for its casual vibe
and eclectic music.
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Address
2, Møllergata, Oslo 0155
Telephone
+47 22 41 44 09
Blå
DJs and live music
Blå ('blue'), beside the river in Grünerløkka, is an Oslo institution. Famous
for hosting live jazz and hip-hop as well as some of the city's best DJ
nights, the line-up varies constantly but is of a consistent high
quality.
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Address
Brenneriveien 9c, Oslo 0182
Telephone
+47 (0) 982 56 386
Oslo Spektrum
International music stars
Norway's biggest entertainment venue, with space for 8,000, Oslo Spektrum
stages concerts by major worldwide stars, from Bruce Springsteen to Kylie
Minogue. Located in the city centre close to the main railway station, it's
well worth checking to see who is appearing.
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Address
2, Sonja Henies Plass, Oslo 0185
Telephone
+47 22 05 29 00
Norwegian National Opera
Classical culture
The central Norwegian National Opera, or Den Norske Opera, hosts
concerts and ballet as well as opera. The programme ranges from classics
like Puccini to contemporary Scandinavian works, performed by Norwegian and
international troupes.
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Address
1, Kirsten Flagstads plass, Oslo 0150
Telephone
+47 21 42 21 00
Oslo Concert Hall
Leading music venue
Home to the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the city-centre Oslo Concert Hall
(Konserthus), is one of the city's main venues for international
orchestras, jazz, and major Scandinavian rock and pop bands.
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Address
14, Munkedamsveien, Oslo 0250
Telephone
+47 23 11 31 00
Last Train
Rock'n'roll gigs
The almost legendary Last Train rock club has hosted live gigs by some of
Scandinavia's favourite bands since the mid-1980s. Enjoy a noisy evening at
the small, no-fuss, rock'n'roll bar on Karl Johans gate in the city
centre.
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Address
45, Karl Johans gate , Oslo 0162
Telephone
+47 22 41 52 93
Smuget
Up-and-coming bands
Live music fans flock to Smuget in the city centre to see up-and-coming and
established Norwegian bands, playing predominantly rock and indie music.
There are two stages, a disco, and even a restaurant with dinner cabaret
show.
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Address
22, Rosenkrantz gate, Oslo 0160
Telephone
+47 22 42 52 62
Herr Nilsen Jazz Club
Scandinavian jazz masters
Norway specialises in top-rate jazz, and Herr Nilsen Jazz Club in central
Oslo is a great place to hear Scandinavian musicians play in a relaxed,
pub-style space. Drop by on Sunday night to witness big-name jam
sessions.
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Address
5, CJ Hambros Plass, Oslo 0164
Telephone
+47 22 33 54 05
