DrinkCity and North Adelaide

Jive

300-person capacity mainly live venue that hosts local and interstate rock/alternative/indie acts. Also home to indie/alternative dance club Gosh! on Saturdays after the bands.

nightlife

Address: 181 Hindley St
Hours: Open every weekend and sometimes during the week
Website: jivevenue.com (opens in a new tab)

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