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Where to go out in Lausanne ?

When it comes to nightlife in Switzerland, Lausanne has been a leading light since the 1990s, with a reputation that attracts people who enjoy evening festivities from all over Switzerland and Europe.
Saint-François, Chaudron, Flon and Rue de Bourg are transformed when night falls to welcome the night owls who invade the clubs and bars of the Vaudois capital.

Jumeaux Jazz Club

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The new jazz club “Les Jumeaux” is located in a well-known warehouse in the Flon District. This club, which also serves as a bar, has a capacity for up to 300 people. “Les Jumeaux” welcomes musicians of jazz and other styles, both from Switzerland and further abroad.
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Hype Club

Nightlife
The Hype is a new clubbing address in Lausanne. Located in the town centre, the club is made famous by the many events it organises. French Rap artists such as SCH, DjaDja & Dinaz, Ninho as well as Koba LaD have showcased there.
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U Bar

Nightlife
The U Bar, aka Urban Bar, is located in the heart of Lausanne. This bar dedicated to urban music plays several styles such as Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Soul as well as Funk. It currently welcomes many DJs for memorable nights. Don’t forget, entrance is free.
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Lausanne Cocktail Club

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In the centre of Lausanne, the Lausanne Cocktail Club (LCC) is the ideal spot for afterworks. Come and savour original, freshly mixed cocktails, as well as contemporary snacks with an Asian inspiration, all that in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Jaja Bar-Club

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The lounge area on the ground floor plunges us into an old-school ambience with a cosy and friendly décor. Opposite the tiled-mirror wall, the Jaja team is in charge of the bar. And because we always feel a bit peckish during the evening, we can indulge in boards of snacks to share (or not), homemade.
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TAO Lounge Bar

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The TAO Lounge Bar, located in the Flon District, serves many Asian dishes and cocktails to be enjoyed on the terrace. Note that vegetarian, gluten- or lactose-free dishes are also offered, all of that in a lounge atmosphere.
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Le Bourg

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Located at Rue de Bourg, Le Bourg is a performance and concert venue with multidisciplinary programming that includes concerts, book launches, film screenings, performances, debates, DJ sets. Come and discover its various concerts that blend all kinds of music such as techno, trap, electro as well as Afro.
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Les Arches

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The Arches bar certainly boasts one of the finest locations in Lausanne, embedding itself under the arches of the Grand Pont. Its tables are angled towards place de l’Europe, which allows guests to watch the world go by while getting some fresh air, sipping on a beer or nibbling on a snack. A magnificent spot for basking in the sun, taking a break between shopping sessions, having a drink after work or beginning your evening out.
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Bleu Lézard et sa Cave, arty bistro

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As a select meeting place for the people of Lausanne since 1992, this arty bistro and its little underground sister, La Cave du Bleu, are a local institution: eclectic, welcoming, relaxed and atmospheric.
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MAD Club

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A warehouse with multicoloured walls situated in Flon, the futuristic city-centre district of Lausanne, Le Mad has been the temple of electro music for over 20 years. 5 floors and 3 dance floors play host to the greatest DJs and amazing theme nights.
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D! Club

Nightlife
With its bold programming featuring the best international DJs and new gems of electro music, the country’s best urban DJs, the hottest student parties, as well as comedy / one-man shows at the abc bar club on the first floor, the D! Club is the must-go club for nights out in the Vaud capital.
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La Movida

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Adjoining the Mexican restaurant Poco Loco is the Latino bar Movida, where you can spend an evening savouring excellent Latino-style cocktails. Dance away to the sounds of the latest Latino hits (salsa, cumbia, bachata & merengue) mixed by the best DJs of the moment.
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Le Punk

Nightlife
At the entrance to Flon, a bar decorated in Baroque style with black leather sofas and low tables stretching over 260 m2. The venue has a resolutely lounge feel – perfect for a cocktail after work, accompanied by a snack or two.
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Les Docks Concert Hall

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One of the most popular concert venues in Lausanne, Les Docks is located in the Sévelin area, near Le Flon. This huge but intimate concert hall features all contemporary music genres, including rock, hip-hop, funk and folk, as well as exhibitions.
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Chorus Jazz Club

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A fantastic jazz cellar situated in the city centre. The programme includes numerous jazz singers, duos and trios from Switzerland and beyond.
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Jagger's - Nightlife

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A Lausanne club situated on Rue Etraz, not far from the Bleu Lézard, Happy Days and other bars in Rue Saint-Pierre, Jagger’s is particularly popular among fans of rock music.
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Le XIIIe siècle

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Laid out in authentic cellars of the 13th century in the heart of the city. Vaults, stone walls and leather armchairs give it a convivial, intimate atmosphere.
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Folklor

Nightlife
Transformed into a temple of underground electro, particular attention has been paid to the interior design, entrusted to the architects of the EPFL. The sound quality is superb, with vinyl mixes. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, pay on the door.
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Chauderon18 /No Name

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The establishment is a disco bar and boasts a stage large enough to hold concerts. This spacious venue is decorated with second-hand furniture and items. It gets very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Open from Thursday to Saturday, free admission.
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Sidewalk café vinyl Lausanne

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The programme features unconventional music and nights out: everyone can play their own music at the “Wednesday Jukebox”, the “Impro Show Clubs” get the crowd laughing one Thursday a month, the “Vinyl Lives” on Fridays introduce us to the top local acts, there is dancing all night long on the “Vinyl DJs” evenings, and dance lessons, a workshop or a jam session are held one Sunday a month.
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