Modena's nightlife is generally more relaxed, focusing on aperitivo and dinner, but there are a few areas where you can find evening entertainment.The historic center, particularly around Piazza Grande and the surrounding streets like Via Emilia Centro, offers several options. You'll find wine bars, traditional Italian cafes that stay open into the evening, and a few cocktail bars. Many establishments offer aperitivo, where you can enjoy drinks with complimentary appetizers.For a slightly more concentrated area of bars, especially those frequented by university students, look around the area near Largo Garibaldi and Via Università. Here, you'll find casual pubs and bars that are open later, and some may have live music on specific nights.While not a district, the area just outside the city walls, especially along Viale Vittorio Veneto and Viale Storchi, has a few establishments that are larger and cater to a later crowd, including some clubs and larger bars that might host DJs or live events.