Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords - Norway - page 377

Bergen has something for everyone, from high culture to late-night live-music venues.
Check out www.bergenlive.com for major acts on tour. Grieghallen is often the venue.

Hulen LIVE MUSIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.hulen.no ; Olaf Ryes vei 48; 9pm-3am Thu-Sat mid-Aug-mid-Jun)
A veteran of 1968, this is the oldest rock club in northern Europe and one of the classic in-
die stages of the world. Come here to hear the best up-and-coming west-coast bands, or
catch an international act. Hulen means 'cave' and the venue is indeed underground, in a
converted bomb shelter.

Østre LIVE MUSIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.oestre.no ; Østre Skostredet 3)
This venue hosts cutting-edge Norwegian electronic artists, along with respected interna-
tional acts. There are often three or more gigs a week; see the website for its calendar.

Café Sanaa LIVE MUSIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.sanaa.no ; Marken 31; 8pm-3am Fri & Sat)
This little shopfront cafe just up from the lake spills over onto the cobblestones and draws
a fun, alternative crowd with live music and, later, resident DJs who might be pumping out
West African beats, tango, blues or jazz.

Kafe Kippers/USF Vertfet JAZZ
(USF; GOOGLE MAP ; 55 31 00 60; www.bergenjazzforum.com ; Georgernes Verft 12; admission
Nkr170; 10pm Fri Sep-May)
Check the website for the latest concerts.

Logen LIVE MUSIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; logen-teater.no ; Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6; 6pm-2am Mon-Thu, 6pm-3am Fri &

Sat, Sun for performances)
Part of the Logen theatre, this 3rd-floor bar has a loyal local following for its concerts
(Nkr75 to Nkr100) on most Sunday and Monday nights from September to June. For much
of the summer, it's a peaceful place for a drink.