Montmartre & Northern Paris
This cool space in the Parc de la Villette (it looks like a gigantic yurt) hosts African, reggae and raï concerts as well as DJ nights that last till dawn…
Must-see entertainment in Europe
Oviedo
Oviedo’s first craft-beer bar has five home-brews on tap and is also a well-established venue for Celtic music, whether of Asturian, Galician or Irish…
Théâtre Gabrielle Dorziat – Le Salmanazar
Épernay
Built in the decorative Louis XV style in 1898, Théâtre Gabrielle Dorziat still shows shell and bullet marks from WWII. It now stages everything from edgy…
Zagreb
This neobaroque theatre, established in 1895, stages a regular program of opera and ballet performances and plays. Check out Ivan Meštrović’s sculpture…
Verona
Named after the great Italian tragedienne, Adelaide Ristori, this beautiful 19th-century theatre continues to put on a dynamic programme of music, dance…
The Beiras
Guarda’s shiny theatre complex, a boxy modern building of greyish-green glass just south of the historic centre, regularly hosts high-quality theatre,…
Ljubljana
Entertainment venue under the creepy ET-like figures at Metelkova Mesto. Performances range from improv to indie and jazz. Check the website for an up-to…
Cork City
This midsized venue is one of the best spots in town to see all kinds of gigs, from heartfelt singer-songwriters to top local bands on their way to the…
Bologna
One of Italy's top indie cinemas, run by the world-renowned Cineteca di Bologna. Films are shown in their original language. Tickets are reduced to €5 on…
Kos Town
Right on the main square, this cinema shows English-language blockbusters with Greek subtitles, as well as domestic flicks. There are matinee and evening…
Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater
Düsseldorf
Generations of kids and adults have been enthralled by the adorable marionettes that sing, dance and act their way through beautifully orchestrated operas…
Gotland
In summer, the after hours incarnation of Crêperie Tati continues to crank out live old school rock and roll, depending on the day and which bands are…
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…
Ribeira
Follow the strains of fado to this traditional, highly atmospheric tavern, with live fado at 9pm from Wednesday to Saturday. There is a minimum…
Windsor & Eton
Windsor’s figure-of-eight racecourse, in an idyllic riverside setting just over a mile west of the castle, hosts flat-racing events between April and…
Prague
The impressive neo-rococo home of the Prague State Opera provides a glorious setting for performances of opera and ballet. Following a multi-billion-crown…
Bodø
Bodø's showpiece new concert hall is one to watch for big-name classical concerts – this is where the Northern Norway Opera & Orchestra (www.noso.no)…
Verona
This 18th-century theatre, just south of Piazza Brà, has a programme of ballet, opera and symphony concerts that will have you rubbing shoulders with the…
Thessaloniki
Live music and arts events form an eclectic calendar at Rover bar. But while the soundtrack could be anything from Slovenian dubstep to rock 'n' roll, the…
Friedrichshain
This petite single-screen flick palace has presented movies since the silent era and is a delightful vintage venue to catch the latest art-house movies…
Derry (Londonderry)
Housed in beautifully restored former school buildings with an award-winning modern extension at the rear, this community arts centre stages music, dance…
Odense
Cafe Biografen's cinema shows first-run movies and art-house flicks, and is the stalwart venue for the Odense Film Festival.
Edinburgh
A beautifully restored art-deco theatre with a modern all-glass frontage, the Festival is the city's main venue for opera, dance and ballet, but also…
Córdoba
One of Andalucía's top regular flamenco shows, the Cardenal has been staging its professional, authentic, passionate and colourful spectacles of song,…
Paris
There are two venues in one at this well-respected club, which hosts electric jazz, fusion and occasional salsa at Sunset, in the vaulted cellar, and…
Oxford
Oxford's busiest club and live-music venue (previously known as the Venue and the Zodiac, way back when) hosts everything from big-name DJs and…
Antwerp
Near Antwerp's southern ring road, this multifaceted arts complex incorporates two theatre/concert halls that offer a highly innovative program of…
Kreuzberg
The white tent-shaped Tempodrom is a mid-sized venue with super-eclectic programming that may feature a salsa congress, an Iggy Pop concert, a magic show…
Oslo
Dark and (ever so slightly) dirty rock-and-roll bar with an attached band room. A great place to see a local or interesting international act or just to…
Braga
One of the most dazzling theatres in the country, inside a grand fin-de-siècle building, where you can catch concerts, theatre and dance, with offerings…
Málaga
American-style jazz club across from the cathedral with some quality concerts and some freer jams, usually on Sunday. It's advisable to reserve a table at…
Ciutadella
Dug deep into the cliff face, this multipurpose port-side venue is popular for its live concerts, themed club nights, live-band karaoke and open-air chill…
Hamburg
It has moved around a lot in its time, but wherever it has been in Hamburg, the city's oldest jazz club has been reliable for live jazz in all its forms,…
Warsaw
The biggest of the trio of live gig venues at this street-art decorated courtyard, Hydrozagadka has room for an audience of around 400 and hosts indie…
Amiens
Kids (and the rest of the family) will love the traditional marionette shows – even if they're not fluent in both French and Picard. Check the program and…
Treviso
Benetton Treviso has 15 Italian rugby championships to its name and is ever-present on the European rugby scene. The stadium in the northwest suburbs is…
Rotterdam
A smooth bar, a dependable live-rock venue, an agreeable restaurant and a popular meeting place. The musical program features new local talent,…
Varna
Varna's grand opera house hosts performances by the Varna Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra all year, except July and August, when some performances are…
Helsinki
Helsinki's second, but more central, venue for ice hockey – after the Hartwall Arena – is this arena in the Olympic Stadium complex, with a capacity of…
Kraków
A 15th-century townhouse and the primary venue for nightly piano recitals of music by Fryderyk Chopin, Poland's best-known composer. Check the website for…
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