Kraków
The Grotesque Theatre stages mostly puppet shows and is well worth a visit. It’s 450m west of the Planty along ul Krupnicza. Note the troupe takes an…
Must-see entertainment in Central Europe
Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Puppet Theatre stages its own shows throughout the year and hosts Lutke, the International Puppet Festival (Mednarodni Lutkovni Festival),…
Kraków
Dark and inviting, this intimate basement bar is a seductive place for a drink even when it's quiet. Several times a week, there's live acoustic jazz,…
Frankfurt am Main
The Alte Oper hosts frequent concerts of symphonic and chamber music in its two halls, which seat 2450 and 720 respectively. Pop, jazz, singer-songwriter…
Warsaw
This pleasant cafe, seating around 40 people, makes for an intimate venue in which to enoy the daily Chopin piano concert at 7pm. The concert ticket…
Vienna
The program here features top-range modern jazz from around the globe; book ahead for popular acts. The dimly lit interior has a capacity of 350, and the…
Kraków
The home pitch for Poland's most successful football club, Wisła Kraków, which has won several national championships in the past decade. Buy tickets…
Mainz
See performances by up-and-coming artists and big-name international acts at this cultural venue. Some events take place at other venues around the city,…
Frankfurt am Main
Enormous cultural complex Städtische Bühnen includes Oper Frankfurt, the city’s main opera company. Tickets can be ordered by phone or online.
Linz
Dockside Posthof covers everything from blues, funk and rock gigs to cutting-edge theatre and dance. Festivals are occasionally held here. Take bus 27 or…
Warsaw
Every Thursday there's a jam session here that has a devoted following. There are live music events on many other nights too, and a cool alternative…
Vienna
Top Kino screens European films and documentaries, generally in their original language with German subtitles, and also holds a variety of themed film…
Brno
Part cool bar-cafe and part intimate performance venue, Desert features some of the city's most eclectic live late-night line-ups. Gypsy bands, neofolk –…
Würzburg
Soulful jazz spins beneath a corrugated-iron ceiling and stainless-steel fans, while bands and DJs play a couple of times or more a week in a second,…
Hanover
Hanover’s popular cabaret venue hosts everything from drag performers and French chanteuses to swing, jazz and blues bands. It's a couple of blocks east…
Zürich
Though this is one of Zürich's top jazz spots, other musical genres including funk, hip hop, swing, Latin and world music also grab the occasional spot on…
Vienna
Enjoy a drink in front of Reigen’s tiny stage, which is the setting for jazz, blues, Latin and world music in a simple space housing changing art and…
Plzeň
Head to Zach's for live music and a suitably studenty atmosphere. There's a big garden for open-air drinking in summer. It's about a 15-minute walk west…
Liechtenstein
This plush cinema in Schaan has 99 soft, comfy velour seats for patrons to enjoy everything from art-house films to Hollywood blockbusters. Check the…
Munich
On wide and bustling Schwanthalerstrasse, Munich's answer to London's West End hosts touring road shows such as Dirty Dancing, The Gruffalo and Mamma Mia.
Frankfurt am Main
This century-old former tram depot hosts innovative dance performances as well as Städtische Bühnen theatre and opera productions.
Hamburg
Germany's oldest professional English-language theatre has been around since 1976 and performs quality English drama with English actors to a…
Brno
One of the main venues of the Národní divadlo Brno (Brno National Theatre), with an emphasis on opera and classical music. Buy tickets online or at the…
Jazzclub Unterfahrt im Einstein
Munich
Join a diverse crowd at this long-established, intimate club for a mixed bag of acts ranging from old bebop to edgy experimental. The Sunday open-jam…
Pécs
Pécs is renowned for its opera company and the Sophianae Ballet, both of which perform at this theatre. Advance tickets can be purchased from the theatre…
Munich
Munich's premier orchestra regularly performs at the Gasteig Cultural Centre. Book tickets early, as performances usually sell out.
Lübeck
High-calibre concerts take place throughout the summer and winter semesters at this music academy. Check at the tourist office or their website for…
Košice
Support revered local ice-hockey team HC Košice, or rock out at live music events, at this arena 1km west of the old town. Buy tickets for either on www…
Plzeň
By day a cool, hip cafe, the Anděl is transformed after dark into a rocking live-music venue featuring the best of touring Czech bands and occasional…
Hamburg
They're making beautiful music in this former factory that's an iconic Altona venue, where the music ranges from classical to club and the program spans…
Innsbruck
This cutting-edge venue hosts big-name concerts, musicals and sports events from football to ice-hockey matches. Take Bus J from the Landestheater to…
Kraków
Housed in a fine cellar, this is one of the best-known jazz outlets in Poland, the brainchild of saxophonist Janusz Muniak. There are concerts most nights…
Salzburg
Under a domed wooden roof, this is Salzburg’s premier stage for sporting events, musicals and big-name concerts. The arena is 3km north of town; take bus…
Frankfurt am Main
Continental Europe’s largest English-language theatre company stages first-rate plays and musicals, with top actors hired after casting calls in London…
Vienna
Schikaneder is the darling of Vienna’s alternative cinema scene. The film subject range is quite broad but also highly selective, and art house through…
Warsaw
Specialising in comedy and musicals, this plush theatre also offers plenty of performances with English captions.
Staré Město
Prague Symphony Orchestra (Symfonický orchestr hlavního města Prahy) box office, for classical concert tickets; also open for one hour before performance…
Bohemia
Check the website for musical and theatrical performances. Get information and buy tickets from the Town Information Centre.
Trier
Housed in a former Tuchfabrik (towel factory), this vibrant cultural events venue hosts cabaret, live music of all sorts, theatre and dance performances.
László Papp Budapest Sportaréna
Budapest
This purpose-built 12,500-seat arena named after a local boxing great is where big local and international acts like Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Metallica…
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