Riga Nightlife: 52 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Riga

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

Different Culture Centre

Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs

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Not really a typical Culture Centre. In fact, it’s for people who love culture but aren’t snobs about it. The building since 1895 has gone through everything from aristocratic families, artist Boheme and students from Academy of Arts and RTU. Read more ›

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Skyline Bar

Nightlife 17 4

By Ivar

See Riga from above

Skyline Bar

17

Skyline Bar is a cocktail lounge in the sky. Not many people know this place as it is situated inside Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija (26th floor). Also drinks are quite expensive but worth the price considering the view. Depending on the day and time of visit, there are entrance charges from 3 to 5 EUR Read more ›

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Autentika

Nightlife 36 14

By Jānis

Indie club in abandoned brewery

Autentika

36

The building has stood on the ground of Riga since 1880 and historically been a part of the first brewery complex in Riga. During summer they have a small outdoor stage where you can listen to emerging indie bands and DJs. Read more ›

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Labietis Brewery

Nightlife 16 4

By Ance

Beer Underground

Labietis Brewery

16

Probably one of the best-known hidden spots in town. The area itself hosts an underground concert venue, junk food joint, famous hipster club and now this - one of the coolest breweries we have seen. It has a cosy, laidback atmosphere, 12 in-house beers on tap and even more in bottles. Read more ›

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Piens

Nightlife 20 3

By Ance

The Milk Club

Piens

20

Situated in the regular sleeping area of Riga "Piens" is one of the local hotspots. Legendary one of the first hang-out places that opened out of the central part of Riga and was made for friends who are tired of overly fancy people to hang out. Bonus - with a safe spot to park their bicycles as well. Read more ›

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Peldošā galerija NOASS

Nightlife 16 2

By Jānis

Floating gallery + postcard view of Riga

Peldošā galerija NOASS

16

NOASS is a contemporary culture centre that has an unusual location - two river boat platforms on the Daugava River. They are based on AB Dambis - a narrow land strip, one of Riga's most popular places for walking. In NOASS you can visit different art exhibitions and cultural events. Entrance is free of charge. Read more ›

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Ezītis Miglā

Nightlife 19 3

By Laura

Truly local, respect it!

Ezītis Miglā

19

The locals in Riga would probably like nothing more than to keep this place to themselves. Named after a famous Soviet cartoon "Hedgehog in the Fog" the full funkiness only connects with someone with a background like the Latvians. Read more ›

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Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

Eating 55 14

By Laura

Real traditional Latvian meals

Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

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With 16 local beers on tap, traditional meals and live music five nights a week, this place is perfect for all things Latvian. Everything is excellent - the club, the pub, the lunches - and it's all very reasonably priced. "Ala" is extremely popular both among locals and foreigners. Read more ›

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Trompete

Nightlife 25 7

By Jānis

Live jazz + great food

Trompete

25

Peldu Street has long been famous for its vibrant nightlife. Now jazz has moved here too! In 2016 three overseas Latvians from Australia and Canada opened this restaurant where live music, food and people together create a warm and laidback atmosphere. At the moment it's one of rare places in Riga where you can enjoy regular live jazz performances. Read more ›

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Kaļķu Vārti

Nightlife 13 4

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Lose yourself on the dancefloor

Kaļķu Vārti

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This legendary club has welcomed partygoers from all around the world for more than 14 years. It’s located in a spacious historical cellar and features a rooftop terrace that can host up to 100 people. It’s a great spot to spend the night dancing away to mainstream hits. Read more ›

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Omas Briljants

Nightlife 14 1

By Laura

Where words end, music start

Omas Briljants

14

As Beethoven said - where words end, music starts. You don’t need to speak much, just enjoy the tunes taking over the vintage and eclectic style place. Read more ›

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Bufete Gauja

Nightlife 14 6

By Ance

Cool Soviet Buffet style bar

Bufete Gauja

14

It's a history lesson and great bar at the same time. The devoted young people opened this place inspired from the Soviet buffets that were in the area before. No sad nostalgia though, instead of a bust of Lenin you'll get local poems. Read more ›

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Terrace Riga

Nightlife 15 2

By Jānis

Largest summer roof terrace in Baltics

Terrace Riga

15

There aren't many places with panoramic view in Riga. Terrace Riga, located in Galleria Riga shopping centre, is one of few and you can enjoy a 360° panorama there. The cafes and bars here are quite touristic and Russian-oriented, but the good thing is that the roof is public and you can just visit it to take some pictures! Read more ›

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Shot Cafe

Nightlife 13 2

By Ance

Always buzzing

Shot Cafe

13

This cocktail bar is one of the favourites in the city – a small, edgy space in a basement always teeming with young and open people, live concerts, happy hours and 111 sorts of shots. Get another drink, throw your hands up and say a toast to happiness! Read more ›

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Aussie Backpackers Pub

Nightlife 11 4

By Ance

True Aussie Spirit Live in Riga

Aussie Backpackers Pub

11

Besides beer, beef jerkies, meat plates you can win in meat raffles and cocktails, there is free Foosball, plus events like sumo wrestling (yes really), beer pong every Thursday, traditional Aussie thing "Chase the Ace", different give aways and more cool stuff only fun Australians can come up with. Read more ›

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Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

Pub Food 10 0

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Embassy of Latvian music

Latvijas 1. Rokkafejnīca

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Now located in an incredibly beautiful historic building in Riga called "Reiterna Nams", Latvia’s first and only rock café hosts many local music events and concerts (not only rock), parties and makes sure we’re not hungry either! Read more ›

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Cuba

Nightlife 11 0

By Laura

All about Caribbean

Cuba

11

Viva la Cuba! Viva la Vida! If you are a fan of Caribbean culture or you simply like hot, untamed dances, swing by this cheerful bar! Read more ›

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AUSTRA

Nightlife 10 5

By Jānis

Contemporary Latvian cuisine

AUSTRA

10

Austra is a name from Latvian mythology, symbolising the tree of dawn. The cafe is located on 2 floors, upstairs there's an open-style kitchen. During daytime they have daily lunch offer - combine up to 3 courses by your choice. In the evening you can order from menu. It's not big, but full of seasonal local produce. At weekends they serve brunch. Read more ›

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Teātra Bārs

Nightlife 12 2

By Ance

Mingling with entertainment industry

Teātra Bārs

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As the name suggests, this place mingles with the entertainment industry. Local artists, journalists and the like have come to appreciate the place for their well priced food and a bit underground lounge feel in the evenings. Read more ›

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Tims Mints

Nightlife 16 4

By Ance

3 Siblings and 1 great Social Cafe

Tims Mints

16

For a while three siblings worked in the town with an idea of making their own bar and one day they actually did - opening their own social pre-party café that also hosts amazing parties and after-parties! If you know these guys, you'll understand it's all them - from interior they made with their own hands to family food recipes. Read more ›

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B-Bārs Restaurant

Nightlife 9 2

By Ance

Lounge with great drinks & food

B-Bārs Restaurant

9

Great for laid back dining, we do love those steaks especially, weekend parties and probably the best cocktails in town as they were rated as Best Eastern European bar in 2011 by "Drink International" magazine. Read more ›

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Aleponija

Nightlife 8 3

By Jānis

The hidden hipster bar

Aleponija

8

As soon as you enter the bar, you get the feeling that you have discovered something new that nobody knows of. All the walls are made of reclaimed wood planks and the old sofas and floor lamps make this place warm&cosy. Moreover, they have their own resident cat, Bruto, that’s the first thing you’ll notice when searching Aleponija on Instagram! Read more ›

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Spot Kafe

Nightlife 9 5

By Artem

Pre-party with shots

Spot Kafe

9

A small place with an atmosphere of a pocket-club, serving more than 50 shots every day and night. Due to a perfect location is a great spot to gather with friends for a pre-party, have few shots or cocktails and get ready for a bigger club. BTW, they have Karaoke every Wednesday, which is a nightmare for me, because I don't like to sing :) Read more ›

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Lokāls "Veldze"

Nightlife 6 1

By Artūrs

Party in Pārdaugava

Lokāls "Veldze"

6

Any new addition to the left bank (Pārdaugava District) venues is always welcome, especially if they feed you well and on the cheap during the day and help you get tipsy in the evening. Veldze is both a lunch place by the day and a party spot on the weekend nights. Read more ›

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HHC Bar

Nightlife 7 0

By Ance

Harcore Hangover Club

HHC Bar

7

Drink prices are so democratic that this place buzzes with a young local crowd willing to party and have fun. This place is already legendary as this bar surrounded by few local nightclubs and the street is completely buzzing in the evenings. Read more ›

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Leningrad

Nightlife 7 2

By James

Debauchery at its finest

Leningrad

7

Looking like a 1986 apartment with the furniture true to Soviet rationalism, this place represents the crazy side of the Riga pub scene. Almost never closed during the summer, "Leningrad" is very likely to give you a hardcore partying experience next to none. Read more ›

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Taka

Nightlife 8 0

By Jānis

Culture + craft beer

Taka

8

This is the place where the young crowd from the hip Miera Street Republic head to in the evening to enjoy the wide range of microbrews, play board games, listen to poetry readings or live music. When the rest of the Miera Street Republic is sleeping, this place is filled with lively crowd! Read more ›

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ONE ONE

Nightlife 7 2

By Ance

Probably the trendiest party in town

ONE ONE

7

Hidden in a buzzing courtyard in the hip Miera Street area, this late-night social venue takes the neighbourhood to a whole new level. Not only you can eat and drink good beer in the area now, you have THE One ultimate party place where you can find the vibe as in the finest alternative clubs is Europe. Read more ›

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Paddy Whelan's

Eating 7 3

By Ance

First & legendary Irish pub in Riga

Paddy Whelan's

7

First pub in Riga, and a legendary meeting place. The locals' love for this Irish joint is unwavering. Since 1994 it's dished out live sports, music and fun, while serving 20 different draught beers and ciders plus grilled food, Irish and even Indian cuisine. “Paddy” is also THE place for watching football, rugby and ice hockey. Read more ›

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La Belle Epoque

Nightlife 8 6

By Laura

So cheap, so kinky, so popular

La Belle Epoque

8

Also known as the "French Bar", this is the cheapest and one of the smallest bars in Riga. It's also very reliable, it's been there for years. Read more ›

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Brick Bar

Nightlife 2 1

By Jānis

Outdoor bar in abandoned factory

Brick Bar

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The bar is built of bricks from a demolished warehouse. Most of the furniture is a DIY work. You can also play table tennis or beach volleyball here. The place is full of spontaneous ideas, for example, artist Katrina Neiburga is filming a "horror-soft-crime-erotica" mini-series here that will be later shown in special screenings. Read more ›

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Depo

Nightlife 6 0

By James

Rock and Booze

Depo

6

Heavy on rock'n'roll, punk and hardcore, it occasionally gives way to pop rock, funk and jazz. A blender spewing out endless combinations of everything rough and alternative. Read more ›

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The Armoury Bar

Nightlife 6 2

By Artūrs

Guns, whiskey and craft beer.

The Armoury Bar

6

Nicely tucked away from all the tourist crowds in Riga's former warehouse district, this nicely sized pub is decorated over it's two floors with guns, bullet cases and modern wooden detail. Good selection of local and imported craft beers, whiskey and anything else you might need in the perfect bar. During summer outside tables are a hit. Read more ›

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Riga Beer District

Eating 4 1

By Jānis

Nine pubs and microbreweries join forces

Riga Beer District

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Craft beer is becoming more and more popular in Latvia and in 2018 nine pubs and small craft beer breweries decided to join forces and work together under one concept - Riga Beer District. They say they have the most craft beer varieties per square kilometre in Northern Europe! Read more ›

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Vieta

Nightlife 3 1

By Laura

Modern variations of Latvian food

Vieta

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For many locals (me being one of them) this is the favourite place to have business lunch. Vieta has it all: an affordable breakfast and lunch offer, a great menu for dinner, a variety of wine and great parties on weekend nights. The best part is the food! Their chef experiments with Latvian cuisine and comes up with amazing recipes. Read more ›

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Alķīmiķis

Nightlife 2 2

By Artūrs

Best brewpub in town

Alķīmiķis

2

It's a great stop while exploring the city centre and an establishment like this will be far less touristy and of higher quality than the so called brewpubs of Old Riga. Sit back and try and go through the taps, then, if you're still thirsty, they've got plenty of bottles too. It's beer o'clock! Read more ›

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Funny Fox

Nightlife 3 0

By Ance

Pub in a local version

Funny Fox

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"Funny Fox" is more modern and more Latvian version of a pub. Why? Because we love our DJs, live music, karaoke, Latvian food and sofas. And the vibe is set right in between a lounge bar and pub. Sit by the tables outside and take in the city, one beer at a time. Read more ›

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Alibi Room bar

Nightlife 2 1

By Elena

Hemingway breakfast or Jalisco Punch

Alibi Room bar

2

It is a really stylish cosy bar. Old fashioned, wood-paneled, low noise level, very posh and sweet place for a cocktail. A wide range of cocktails on offer, they were even willing to make us a special one off menu. Read more ›

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Sapņi un Kokteiļi | Dreams and Cocktails

Nightlife 3 2

By Irena

A whirlwind of cocktails, dances, ideas

Sapņi un Kokteiļi | Dreams and Cocktails

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Sapņi un kokteiļi is a whirlwind of cocktails, dances and ideas – it offers levels of comfort worthy of a king. This is a truly unique place that is still in search of its soul. You have to see it to believe it! In the words of the owners, this sumptuous bar is “a bit of everything” and a “place in which you want to stay”. Read more ›

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S. Brevinga Beer & Whisky

Nightlife 3 1

By Laura

Beer, beer, BEER! Whiskey!

S. Brevinga Beer & Whisky

3

It is a beer lover's paradise in the city! Read more ›

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Brooklyn Pub

Nightlife 1 0

By James

Sports & Beer in the city centre

Brooklyn Pub

1

Expect a comprehensive import beer selection (lots of UK brands), strong yummy meals and a game of football, ice hockey, rugby or golf on the telly! Good friendly local crowd. Read more ›

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Nurme bar

Nightlife 1 0

By Jānis

Small and cosy craft beer bar

Nurme bar

1

Avotu street which is so close to the centre yet used to have not the best fame, is slowly turning better with new nice places opening up. Nurme bar opened in early 2019. It’s run by guys from Nurme brewery which is a so-called "gypsy brewery", meaning they don’t have their own brewery but they’re making beer in different partner breweries. Read more ›

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Bar Six

Nightlife 0 0

By Edgars

The unique speakeasy bar

Bar Six

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The bar is great because anybody who comes here is there for a reason because you can't get there by accident. Everybody comes for a reason and the reason is cocktails! In this premises of bar there used to be rent of video cassettes. Read more ›

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Alus Brūzis "Ziemeļu Enkurs"

Nightlife 1 0

By Artūrs

Must visit for beer lovers

Alus Brūzis "Ziemeļu Enkurs"

1

Located in one of central Riga’s 19th-century industrial courtyards, this new brewpub is run by experienced enthusiasts and extremely helpful staff. It’s the place to go for delicious and unique local craft beers that you won’t find elsewhere. They also offer hearty pub meals, beer snacks, and awesome brunches on weekends. Read more ›

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Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga

Nightlife 0 0

By Jānis

20 craft beers on tap

Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga

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This is currently one of the biggest craft beer bars in Riga, opened in late 2018 by Reinis Plavins from the popular local brewery Labietis. Besides wide selection from Labietis, Miezis & Co also offer craft beers from Estonia, Lithuania and Nordic countries. Here you can get everything from gose and Berliner weisse to bestselling IPAs and stouts. Read more ›

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de flou

Nightlife 0 0

By Ivo

Beautiful women & dirty dancing

de flou

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The perfect place for people who want to dance to some good music, have drinks and lounge. Read more ›

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Cartel Bar

Nightlife 2 0

By Artūrs

Cocktails galore at Torņa St Republic

Cartel Bar

2

Now one thing is the cocktails(classic and some of their own inventions), but what they are known for is also organising music events, parties with DJs and even stand-up comedy nights during weekends. Prices are more than fair and if you're looking to get a serious bang for your buck, don't miss the lucky hour. Read more ›

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Tallinn Street Quarter

Bars 1 0

By Jānis

New creative district in Riga

Tallinn Street Quarter

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In Soviet times this used to be a depot for ambulance cars. Now this industrial area is managed by Free Riga movement that helps revive abandoned houses. Several bars and art venues have opened here - Tallinas Pagalms, as well as a branch of the popular Ezītis Miglā bar, art venue Tu jau zini kur (You know where), street food court (from May 2019). Read more ›

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Vēl Nav Vakars

Nightlife 1 1

By Elena

Tiny and cozy bar in Old City

Vēl Nav Vakars

1

A very nice bar and friendly atmosphere! The cocktails are nice and despite of location on main street of Old City prices are cheap. Incredibly welcoming and pleasant staff. Bar is very small but by the way it's a very cozy place! Read more ›

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Kalnciema Ezītis Miglā

Eating 1 0

By Elizabete

A place for young people

Kalnciema Ezītis Miglā

1

This is a place where you can go with your friends even if they are not 18, eat and drink (I think) till the last client. for example, you're in Riga, because of a sport competition with your team or ERASMUS program or just came with your best friends. This is a place to enjoy a bit of action and late hangout. Sometimes there's a musician or singer Read more ›

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First Dacha

Nightlife 0 1

Great music, extraordinary atmosphere

First Dacha

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Great summer club in the industrial area, with a view to river Daugava and yacht harbour. Extravagant dancers, all-night entertainment, outside pool, popular DJs and artists, chill out zone, shisha and much more. Read more ›

Mirage/ Vine & Cocktail Bar

Nightlife 0 0

By Artūrs

Great cocktails

Mirage/ Vine & Cocktail Bar

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Located just a stone's throw away from the busiest walking street in Riga, this cocktail bar is a rare gem. No matter the season or time of day, stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee, exquisite cocktails, or a glass of wine. The professional service and chic interior make it a must if you're in the Old Town and want to impress a date or treat yourself. Read more ›

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Pre-party with shots

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Lose yourself on the dancefloor

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