Český Krumlov
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Must-see entertainment in Central Europe
Ljubljana
This central theatre promotes dramatic works, comedy and puppet theatre aimed at children and young people. Hosts the annual Mini Summer for Children…
Prague
This tiny summer ampitheatre hosts musical and dramatic works throughout the warm-weather months. Evening performances normally begin at 8pm, and audience…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
An essential part of the St Pauli night, this burlesque show in a tiny venue divides visitors. Some love it as a less sleazy counterpoint to the table…
Lausanne
What was once a petite old cinema is now a happening drinking den and live-music venue. Squeeze upstairs past the bar for a good view down to the stage…
Münster
At this performance venue and cultural centre, the schedule – featuring the likes of classical music, jazz, Afro beats or poetry slams – is like the…
Portorož
The main cultural venue in Portorož has two indoor theatres and an open-air amphitheatre, and is 200m behind where the buses stop. Keep an eye out for…
Prenzlauer Berg
Modern venue with 7500 seats for concerts, competitions and sporting events, including home games by the Füchse Berlin, a professional handball club…
Zürich
Local football team FC Zürich (www.fcz.ch) plays here. It's also a venue for big-name concerts: Metallica, the Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams and Depeche…
Frankfurt am Main
Schauspiel Frankfurt, the city's largest theatre company, is based at the vast Städtische Bühnen cultural complex. You can book tickets by phone or online.
Frankfurt am Main
Underground in the Hauptwache U-Bahn/S-Bahn station, on the B Level. Posters and brochures announcing upcoming events line the walls, making this a good…
Munich
It's not one of Germany's premier ice-hockey outfits, but EHC München's games at the Olympic ice rink are exciting spectacles nonetheless; the team…
Karlovy Vary
Drama, comedy and musicals all feature here. Check the website for a current programme. Buy tickets from the box office, online or at the Infocentrum.
Budapest
There are five premier league football teams in Budapest, out of a total of 16 nationwide, including Újpest, which plays at far-flung Ferenc Szusza…
Kraków
The recital hall of the Kraków Academy of Music. Check the website for upcoming chamber concerts. Also hosts the annual Bach Days music festival.
Český Krumlov
The town theatre holds regular performances. Check the website for the current program. The cute ground-floor cafe has good coffee, light bites and live…
Slovenj Gradec Cultural Centre
Eastern Slovenia
Classical music concerts are sometimes held at both the Church of St Elizabeth and this centre, which also has a small cinema showing films between 8pm…
Central Germany
This classic venue hosts folk, rock and occasional avant-garde concerts and regular DJs. Check the program for times. Take tram 8 to Burg Giebichenstein,…
Lucerne
This IMAX cinema at the Verkehrshaus shows a variety of films on Switzerland's largest screen. Check the website for the latest program.
Pécs
Somewhere John Malkovich would be proud to perform, the Bóbita is not just for kids; there are shows aimed at adults only. There are also arts and crafts…
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
Jazz, blues, world fusion, Swiss yodelling, Spanish flamenco et al create a potent musical cocktail in this cellar club by the river. Look for the…
Zentraler Kartenvorverkauf – Marienplatz
Munich
One of the best places to buy tickets to cultural and sporting events. Located in the entrance to the U·STYLE Galeria Kaufhof clothes shop in Marienplatz…
City West & Charlottenburg
Sells leftover tickets for same-day performances at half price between 2pm and 7pm, by phone or in person.
Warsaw
Located in what was once a meat processing factory, this arts centre hosts a range of events, including live music performances by top local and…
Nuremberg
This centrally located temple to dance has been around for decades, but is still one of the most popular venues at weekends. Mostly mainstream music and a…
Esztergom
Boasting a large selection of wines and pálinkas, this local hang-out, just down from the basilica, stages DJs and live bands on Friday and Saturday…
Ljubljana
The Kinoteka shows archival art and classic films in their original language usually with Slovene subtitles. Films normally start at 8pm or 9.30pm. Check…
Marczibányi tér Cultural Centre
Castle District
This venue has Hungarian, Moldavian, Slovakian and Csángó dance and music by Guzsalyas (adult/student 1200/800Ft) usually on Thursday at 7pm.
Prague
Online bookings for events in Prague and the Czech Republic. You can also order tickets or pick up orders at hotels around the centre. See the website.
Bern
This riverside venue has a varied line-up of art-house and cult films, plus a wooden-decked terrace restaurant.
Vienna
Dating from 1905, Breitenseer Lichtspiele still contains its original fittings and plays old B&W classics and independent films (in German).
Pécs
For tickets and information on Pécs' cultural happenings, visit the Pécs Cultural Centre, or pick up the biweekly freebie Pécsi Est.
Małopolska
The 'House of Culture' regularly hosts happenings in literature, music, theatre, dance, visual arts and photography. Most events are in Polish.
Szentendre
This centre stages theatrical performances, concerts and folk-dance gatherings, and can also tell you what’s on elsewhere in Szentendre.
Vienna
This branch of the Bundestheaterkassen is located on the Kärntner Strasse side of the Staatsoper.
Basel
Busy park-side venue for alternative theatre, drinking and dancing. Check the website for details. Opening times depend on what’s on.
Munich
The Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel performs at the Theater im Marstall behind the Nationaltheater.
Kraków
Popular arthouse cinema features independent European, Polish and international films that will likely never make it to the multiplex.
Munich
Tickets for cultural and sporting events in Munich are available from this office within the Neues Rathaus. Enter from Dienerstrasse.
Munich
The adorable singing and dancing marionettes performing at the Münchner Marionettentheater have enthralled generations of wee ones.
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