Must-see entertainment in England

  • National Exhibition Centre Genting Arena

    Birmingham

    At Birmingham's giant National Exhibition Centre (NEC) trade-fair complex, near Birmingham International Airport off the M42, the 15,700-capacity Genting…

  • Arena Birmingham

    Birmingham

    With a capacity of 15,800, this vast arena plays host to a huge variety of sports and acts – ranging from indoor rowing, athletics and ice skating to…

  • Portland Arms

    Cambridge

    A popular student haunt, the 200-capacity Portland is the best spot in town to catch a gig and see the pick of up-and-coming bands. It has a wood-panelled…

  • Café 1001

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    A popular and huge cafe with grills and cakes, lounge seating during the day and a mix of events across two stages in the evenings (DJs, live music, open…

  • Junction

    Cambridge

    Theatre, dance, comedy, live bands and club nights at a contemporary performance venue near the railway station.

  • Derby Live

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Check what's on at the two performance spaces run by Derby Live, the 244-seat Guildhall Theatre and the Derby Arena, with 3500 seats and standing room for…

  • Zeffirelli's Cinema

    The Lake District

    Ambleside's two-screen Zeffirelli's Cinema is next to Zeffirelli's restaurant, with extra screens in a converted church down the road.

  • Colston Hall

    Bristol

    Bristol's historic concert hall now has a gleaming five-floor annexe. Performers include rock, pop, folk and jazz bands, plus classical musicians and big…

  • Cellar

    Oxford

    There's live music or DJs most nights at this independent venue, covering the entire gamut of genres from indie rock to reggae, hip-hop, grime and…

  • West Yorkshire Playhouse

    Leeds

    The Playhouse has a reputation for excellent live drama, from the classics to cutting-edge new writing. It's on the eastern edge of the city centre.

  • Komedia

    Bath

    Renowned comedy venue featuring touring shows and the sell-out Krater Saturday Comedy Club. Also live music, bingo and discos.

  • Rock City

    Nottingham

    This monster venue, with a capacity of 2450, hosts everything from goth rock and Midlands metal to Northern Soul and more.

  • Guildhall

    St Ives

    St Ives' concert hall hosts music and theatre, especially during the annual St Ives September Festival.

  • Brickyard

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    Carlisle's grungy gig venue, housed in the former Memorial Hall.

  • Corn Exchange

    Cambridge

    Venue attracting the top names, from pop and rock to comedy.

  • Fulham

    Notting Hill & West London

    Tours of Craven Cottage, the home ground of Fulham FC.

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