Dresden
An old-school musical theatre reinventing itself in the ultramodern premises of the converted Kraftwerk Mitte powerplant.
Must-see entertainment in Central Europe
Nuremberg
This small indie picture house, part of the large Cultural Quarter complex, shows foreign-language movies, plus reruns of cult German flicks and films for…
Basel
Basel boasts one of Switzerland’s top football teams, which plays at St Jakob Park, 3km east of SBB Bahnhof. Take tram 14 from Barfüsserplatz or…
Nuremberg
This bar with live music and DJ nights is a Nuremberg institution. After 9pm it's usually standing room only and the party goes on well into the early…
Munich
Cult cinema with wacky interior and screenings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (11.10pm Friday and Saturday nights). Shows English-language movies.
Munich
At the Münchner Theater für Kinder budding thespians can enjoy fairy tales and children's classics à la Max & Moritz and Pinocchio.
Augsburg
The celebrated puppet theatre holds performances of modern and classic fairy tales that even non–German speakers will enjoy. Advance bookings essential.
Warsaw
This vintage-style cinema screens mainly art-house films in its two main halls and two smaller rooms. There's a cafe in the foyer and a shop selling DVDs.
Budapest
Pesti Vigadó, the Romantic-style concert hall built in 1865 and recently renovated, hosts classical concerts and other performances in opulent surrounds.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
One of the more respectable clubs today on the Grosse Freiheit, this second venue for the Beatles survives in a much-altered form with regular live acts.
Bern
Home to the local Young Boys team, Bern’s 32,000-seat stadium was built over the demolished Wankdorf Stadium, which hosted the 1954 World Cup final.
Bern
Built in 1903, Bern's neo-classical theatre stages opera, dance, classical music and plays (in German). Check the website for the latest programming.
Ljubljana
Built as a German-language theatre in 1911, this wonderful art nouveau building is home to the national theatre company. Performances are in Slovene.
Munich
Spruced up to southern German standards for its 150th birthday in November 2015, this grand theatre specialises in light opera, musicals and dance.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf has an opera tradition going back to 1875. Its ensemble presents both opera and ballet here and in the sister venue in nearby Duisburg.
Warsaw
Head to this respected jazz club early if you want to bag a table and seat for the concerts. The sound system is excellent and the atmosphere cosy.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck’s imposing neoclassical theatre stages year-round performances of opera, dance, drama and comedy. Tickets cost between €4 and €70.
Warsaw
This three-screen cinema has a pleasant cafe and occupies a building that has a facade carved with images of famous Polish actors and directors.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
In addition to excellent live music gigs and experimental DJ sets, this former slaughterhouse hosts anything from acoustic raves to spoken word.
Wrocław
Dating to 1841, when it was opened as the Breslau Opera, this venerable building is Wrocław's premiere venue for opera and ballet performances.
Bonn
This chamber music hall is part of the Beethoven House complex. Buy tickets online at www.bonnticket.de.
Bernese Oberland
Cutting-edge design space and cultural centre, hosting events from concerts to poetry slams and urban art exhibitions in a converted factory.
Warsaw
Both a decent restaurant serving a wide range of dishes (mains 24zł to 89zł) and a respected venue for live music and cabaret performances.
Gdańsk
Top productions of edgy Polish and classic foreign plays next to the Great Arsenal in the Main Town.
Ljubljana
Entertainment space at Metelkova Mesto with folk and rock concerts, improv, theatre and lectures.
Geneva
Geneva's one-time riverside pumping station (1886) is now a striking space for classical-music concerts, dance and other performing arts.
Lucerne
This is a lovely little spot for a low-key gig, with two performance areas and a cosy-glam bar. The monthly schedule is on its website.
Stuttgart
Suave chocolate-gold tones and soft lighting set the scene for first-rate jazz acts at Bix, swinging from big bands to soul and blues.
Munich
The Bayerische Staatsoper performs here. Buy tickets at regular outlets or at the box office.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
A dynamic program of high-quality, sometimes-offbeat theatre is the hallmark here. If you speak German, it can be a great night out.
Bremen City
Ethnic and world-music concerts, jazz, theatre, cabaret and variety are all complemented here by parties, art exhibitions and a bar.
Frankfurt am Main
Cool jazz permeates this tiny, 1972-opened jazz-club/pub. Live concerts take place most nights – check the calendar for details.
Innsbruck
This cultural complex draws a boho crowd with its big terrace, regular DJs and live music. In August, it hosts an open-air cinema.
Brno
Old and new music including blues, jazz, world beats, DJs and rock. Gigs usually kick off at 8pm. Catch the tram to Pionýrská.
Wielkopolska
This cultural institution a block southeast of the Rynek hosts a variety of events, including screenings of art-house movies.
Bratislava
See Bratislava's big ice-hockey team play at this arena 3km northeast of the old town. Book tickets through the website.
Dresden
Cool cats of all ages come out to this legendary Dresden jazz joint for good music from local and international talent.
Wiesbaden
The Hessian State Theatre puts on operas, operettas, ballet, classical music, musicals, plays and events for children.
Hanover
This alternative gay and lesbian centre, refitted in 2015, regularly hosts concerts, theatre, karaoke and club nights.
Neuchâtel
Alternative venue in a converted brewery with live music, DJ sets and a free-spirited vibe when it’s cranking.
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