Cluj-Napoca
From Molière and Shakespeare through to modern drama, the Romanian language performances at the National Theatre are the slickest productions in town. Buy…
Must-see entertainment in Eastern Europe
Sarajevo
This historical cinema overflows on Mondays during smoky singalongs to the house band playing Bosnian sevdah songs. Yugo-nostalgics pack in for New Wave…
Rab Island
This summer-only beach club is about 10km from Rab Town, far away from any complaining neighbours in a remote spot near the Mišnjak car ferry (shuttle…
St Petersburg
This fantastic conversion of a Soviet-era cinema in a rather nondescript part of town is a great venue for medium-sized concerts and a good place to see…
Klaipėda
Exposed brick walls, scuffed wooden tables and mood lighting from a dozen lanterns set the scene at Jazzpilis, an intimate venue where international jazz…
Sofia
Occupying a unique early 20th-century mansion, this avant-garde institution hosts everything from political and cultural debates (in various languages) to…
Korčula Island
Enthusiastic townspeople perform the traditional Moreška sword dance, accompanied by a brass band, in an hour-long show. The event usually includes…
Braşov
Lavish your ears with the sound of Brașov's venerable Philharmonic Orchestra, established in 1878, which hosts concerts throughout the year. Tickets for…
Sarajevo
Classically adorned with fiddly gilt mouldings, this proscenium-arch theatre hosts a ballet, opera, play or classical concert most nights from mid…
Feel Yourself Russian Folkshow
St Petersburg
Terrible title, but not a bad show of traditional Russian folk dancing and music. The pricey two-hour performance features four different folk groups,…
Klaipėda
Inside a revamped warehouse on the banks of the river, this friendly bar features live music from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Bluez is a bit of misnomer…
St Petersburg
With an outstanding sound system and an eclectic line-up of live music and DJs, A2 is one of the best venues for contemporary sounds in the city. It…
St Petersburg
This cinema inside the Angleterre Hotel is one of the best places in the city to see movies in their original language, with subtitles rather than dubbing…
St Petersburg Theatre of Musical Comedy
St Petersburg
Dating back to 1929, this theatre, as its name implies, specialises in musical and comedic plays and performances. Over the White Nights tourist season…
Belgrade
If the blues make your heart twang, it's worth going the extra mile to make it out to Vox. There are regular gigs by both local and international acts,…
Kaunas
Kaunas' principal dramatic venue, and one of the oldest in Lithuania, the State Drama Theatre stages classic drama productions and cutting-edge new…
Minsk
An early pioneer of Minsk's rock-music renaissance, this multiroom venue in the centre of town draws top local and regional talent and is a good bet for…
Romania
Tickets for performances at the State Philharmonic, with its traditional program of classical music, can be purchased in advance from the theatre box…
Kaunas
This rather ramshackle venue in the park tries to be all things to all people – a pleasant cafe, a hip bar, and a live-music venue staging DJ sets and…
Lithuanian National Opera & Ballet Theatre
Vilnius
This stunning (or gaudy, depending on your taste) Soviet-era building, with huge, cascading chandeliers and grandiose dimensions, is home to Lithuania's…
Lithuanian Music & Theatre Academy
Vilnius
Nurturing Lithuania's young musical, terpsichorean and theatrical talent, the Academy also stages hundreds of free performances each year. It's spread…
St Petersburg
The BDT, which will celebrate its centenary in 2019, has a reputable repertoire and is a good place to see Russian drama. Recently renovated, it is one of…
Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries
Though the name means 'Youth Theatre', this is an active and well-respected dramatic theatre, with performances appealing to audiences of all ages…
Croatian National Theatre Ivan Zajc
Rijeka
In 1885 the inaugural performance at this imposing theatre was lit by the city’s first lightbulb. These days you can catch dramas in Croatian and Italian,…
Romania
The State Theatre, also known as the Queen Mary Theatre (Teatrul Regina Maria; completed in 1900), is one of the most important heritage buildings in…
Tallinn
A sweaty, raucous black box of a place, Tapper is Tallinn's premier venue for metal, thrash, hard rock and allied styles. Some shows are free (money's…
St Petersburg
Named after the island on which it stands, this huge arena seats 68,000 spectators at sporting events, and up to 80,000 at concerts. All eyes will be on…
Vladivostok
Zabriskie is Vladivostok’s main rock and jazz club, drawing an older crowd to view live music acts. It doubles as a nightclub with dancing after…
Festival Hall & Congress Centre
Varna
This big, boxy concert hall at the entrance to Primorski Park hosts the film and music festivals as well as music and dance performances throughout the…
Zagreb
During the summer months, the Strossmayer promenade in the Upper Town hosts live music most nights, with makeshift bars. The mixed-bag crowd, great city…
Lithuania
Šiauliai's principal concert hall hosts chamber orchestras, ensemble choirs and more. It's worth a visit for the stained glass alone: at 200m sq, it's the…
St Petersburg
This huge arena is the home stadium for the city's top ice hockey team SKA and is also used for major pop concerts by local and international stars, such…
Macedonian National Opera and Ballet
Skopje
Set inside the most beautiful modernist building – designed by the Slovene architects Biro 71, completed in 1981 – this is where one can see classic opera…
St Petersburg
Art-house movie theatre that shares a grand building (a former concert hall) with Dom Kino. There are two screens and they often show films in their…
Burgas
The city's renovated 1930s casino is now a cultural centre, hosting a varied program of concerts, exhibitions, film screenings and readings. Ask at the…
Vilnius
The home of the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, this chunky geometric pile near the Neris hosts symphonies, chamber music, opera and more. Leading…
Cluj-Napoca
Arrive around midnight to see this student-oriented club begin to swing. Punters come for the music rather than to pose, so check the theme before you…
Vilnius
Live music by local musicians ranging from rock to rock 'n' roll to jazz with inspired jamming some nights. The long bar gets pretty packed most evenings…
Zagreb
This neobaroque theatre, established in 1895, stages a regular program of opera and ballet performances and plays. Check out Ivan Meštrović’s sculpture…
Belgrade
The first private opera house in southeastern Europe hosts regular musicals, plays, ballets and – of course – operas. Be sure to book ahead, as this…
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