Switzerland Guide
Geneva
Nightlife
1 Le Chat Noir 13 Rue Vautier, Carouge 
www.chatnoir.ch Bar and cellar venue dedicated to live performance, with three or four concerts a week, everything from chansons to drum'n'bass, acid jazz and acoustic blues. DJs follow on. Opening time: Mon– Thurs 6pm–4am, Fri 6pm–5am, Sat & Sun 9pm–5am
2 La Pirogue 4 Ruelle des Templiers www.pirogue.ch Reggae and African beats.
3 Sud des Alpes 10 Rue des Alpes www.amr-geneve.ch Jazz buffs' mecca, with live music that sometimes pushes the boat out a fraction. Opening time: Thurs– Sat from 9.30pm
4 L'Usine Place des Volontaires www.usine.ch Alternative arts squat venue, featuring live bands at the Salle PTR ("Post Tenebras Rock"), experimental dance and drama at the Théâtre de l'Usine and non-commercial movies at the Cinéma Spoutnik.
5 Weetamix 114 Route de Vernier www.weetamix.com House and techno weekend all-nighters, with international DJs.
6 XS 21 Grand-Rue Easy dancing to reggae, disco and popular tunes. Opening time: Tues– Sat 10pm–5am