Must-see entertainment in Europe

  • Capitol

    Hanover

    This former movie theatre features rock, pop, house, soul and more on weekends and frequently during the week, with both local and international acts…

  • Dranklokaal de WW

    Leiden

    On Fridays and Saturdays, live rock in this bar can expand to an impromptu stage in the alley, with crowds trailing up to the main street. On other nights…

  • 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…

  • Bémol 5

    Lyon

    In a handy Vieux Lyon location, this modern spot hosts live jazz in a comfy setting, with a full menu and sharing plates available. The music starts…

  • Bar Marginália

    Portimão

    Reached via an arched stone tunnel off Rua Professor José Buísel, this charismatic backstreet bar is Portimão's best venue for live music, with weekend…

  • Il Rossetti

    Trieste

    The place where musical blockbusters come to live in Trieste, the Rossetti also has a program of local plays, ballet, dance and rock concerts. There's…

  • Dolan's

    Limerick City

    Limerick's best spot for live music promises authentic trad sessions and an unbeatable gig list – including occasional big-name artists such as Paul Young…

  • Le 104

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Catch circus, theatre, music, monthly balls, magic shows and an eclectic range of other events at this former funeral parlour turned city-funded art space…

  • Palau de la Música

    Valencia

    Perched over the dry riverbed, this is an attractive venue hosting mainly classical-music recitals; it's the home base of Valencia's principal orchestra…

  • Teatre Llantiol

    El Raval

    At this small, charming cafe-theatre, which has a certain scuffed elegance and dates back to 1980, all sorts of stuff, from concerts and theatre to magic…

  • Théâtre du Vieux Colombier

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Founded in 1680, this is one of three Comédie Française venues, along with the Right Bank's main Salle Richelieu and Studio Théâtre. It presents works by…

  • Auditorio Nacional de Música

    Madrid

    When it’s not playing at the Teatro Real, Madrid’s Orquesta Sinfónica performs at this modern venue, which also attracts famous conductors from across the…

  • Jazzhaus

    Freiburg

    Under the brick arches of a wine cellar, this venue hosts first-rate jazz, rock and world music concerts at least a couple of nights a week (see the…

  • Bolshoy Drama Theatre

    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…

  • Tineretului Theatre

    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…

  • L’Olympia

    Paris

    Opened by the founder of the Moulin Rouge in 1888, the Olympia has hosted all the big names over the years, from Édith Piaf to Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Buckley…

  • Resort Komedii

    Warsaw

    English Stand-Up Poland (www.facebook.com/EnglishStandUpPoland) occasionally stages shows at this venue beneath a popular cafe-bar. It also stages open…

  • O'Neill's

    Aberdeen

    Upstairs at O'Neill's you're guaranteed a wild night of pounding, hardcore Irish rock, indie and alternative tunes Friday to Sunday; downstairs is a …

  • KUD France Prešeren

    Ljubljana

    This ‘noninstitutional culture and arts society’ in Trnovo stages concerts as well as performances, literary events, exhibitions, workshops etc on most…

  • Bethlen Square Theatre

    Budapest

    This small and atmospheric theatre puts on drama, dance and puppet shows. There’s a good cafe, a gallery and the celebrated Central European Dance Theatre…

  • Arenile di Bagnoli

    Bay of Naples

    The biggest of Naples' beachside clubs, head here for poolside cocktails, see-and-be-seen aperitivo sessions, live bands and dancing under the stars.

  • Brighton Dome

    Brighton & Hove

    Once the stables for King George IV’s horses, this art deco complex houses three theatre venues within the Royal Pavilion estate. ABBA famously won the…

  • Tabakfabrik

    Linz

    A shining example of Linz' cultural renaissance is this cultural centre, lodged in a former tobacco factory. Check the website program for details of…

  • Fri-Son

    Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura

    DJs spin various sounds inside this graffiti-covered warehouse, one of western Switzerland’s biggest stages for live concerts. Themed dance nights – deep…

  • Spazio 211

    Turin

    This long-established live-music venue, a 10-minute taxi ride north of the city centre, is the city's main venue for international indie acts, interesting…

  • Slovenian National Theatre Maribor

    Maribor

    This branch of the SNG in Ljubljana has one of the best reputations in the country, and its productions have received critical acclaim throughout Europe…

  • BBC Perpinya Club

    Perpignan

    Live bands, especially rock, punk and funk, play at this alternative venue; DJs and hip-hop artists also regularly rev up the crowds. Check its Facebook…

  • Brucknerhaus

    Linz

    Linz’ premier music venue stages top-drawer classical and jazz concerts in two halls; the largest accommodates 1570 people, and the smaller 392. There is…

  • GoodFellas

    Naples

    Locals hit this down-to-earth, barrel-vaulted watering hole for its regular programme of live music. Acts span everything from rhythm and blues to rock,…

  • Café am Beethovenplatz

    Munich

    Downstairs at the Hotel Mariandl, this is Munich's oldest music cafe. It has an eclectic menu of sounds ranging from bossa nova to piano to Italian…

  • Centralstation

    Frankfurt & Southern Rhineland

    The city’s first electric power plant, built in 1888, is now a multipurpose cultural centre hosting concerts (especially jazz but also pop and classical),…

  • 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,…

  • KuZ

    Mainz

    Concerts by German and international bands, dance parties, theatre for kids… the happening KulturZentrum (cultural centre) has it and more. It's housed in…

  • Theatr Ardudwy

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    An impressive cultural asset for a town of this size, Theatr Ardudwy is a lively local arts centre that stages dance, theatre and music, and screens a…

  • Gregory’s Jazz Club

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    If Gregory's were a tone of voice, it’d be husky: unwind over a whisky in the downstairs bar, then unwind some more on squashy sofas upstairs to slinky…

  • Oradea State Theatre

    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…

  • Teatro Ribeiro Conceição

    The Douro

    This handsomely restored theatre and cultural space hosts a wide range of programmes throughout the year, from children’s puppet shows to classical…

  • Borusan Art

    Beyoğlu

    An exciting privately funded cultural centre on İstiklal, Borusan is housed in a handsome building and hosts classical, jazz, world and new music concerts…

  • Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

    Nottingham

    Sharing the same building and booking office, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall host musicals, touring theatre shows and veteran music acts. Dates…

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