Gimle

Zealand


Gimle's circular former water-tank building is Roskilde's top venue for live music from folk to club-sounds, somehow squeezing in as many as 500 people on a busy night.

Most of the action is from September to May, but in summer there are still a few smaller gigs at the convivial pub-cafe in front, which also serves international snack meals.


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