Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Inside a small theatre, the 50-minute nightly shows here feature high-quality fado – a male and a female singer and two guitarists – and they're held…
Must-see entertainment in Europe
Bodø
This low-key basement pub beside the main square has live music six nights a week with karaoke on Sundays – see the signed posters of bands who've played…
Northern European Russia
This rickety-looking historic building plays host to the city's most exciting jazz and blues events. An international jazz festival takes place here in…
Bolshoi St Petersburg State Circus
St Petersburg
Russia's oldest permanent circus complex (built in 1877) is looking splendid since a recent major renovation. Circus troupes and artists from other cities…
Palma de Mallorca
About 2km north of central Palma, this cinema programs art-house films, many in their original language with Spanish subtitles. On Mondays the ordinary…
Paris
Known for its Afro and Latin jazz, and jazz fusion concerts, the Salty Kiss combines big names and unknown artists. The place has a relaxed vibe, with…
Western European Russia
Attending a concert is the best way to get a look at the reconstructed hall where Mikhail Glinka once entertained Russian nobility and launched the…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This long-running live-music venue showcases everything from reggae and rock to traditional folk. The crowd here is always up for fun. The venue's…
Trieste
It's always worth checking the Miela calendar for its legendary Pupkin Kabarett nights, but the regular live music program is also a nice way to tap into…
Hydra Town
In July and August the open-air cinema screens blockbusters and indie flicks. It also organises excursions to plays at the ancient theatre of Epidavros.
Bristol
Bristol's digital-media centre has a three-screen, art-house cinema. Regular film-related events include talks and the Encounters Festival in September.
Belfast
This stunning modern space overlooking the River Lagan is Northern Ireland's only full-time producing theatre (it produces its own plays rather than…
Granada
Just off Calle Azacayas, this is one of Granada's historic jazz and flamenco haunts, staging a regular program of gigs, jam sessions and flamenco…
Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Puppet Theatre stages its own shows throughout the year and hosts Lutke, the International Puppet Festival (Mednarodni Lutkovni Festival),…
Belfast
Dating from 1862, Ulster Hall is a popular venue for a range of events including rock concerts, lunchtime organ recitals and performances by the Ulster…
Kraków
The Grotesque Theatre stages mostly puppet shows and is well worth a visit. It’s 450m west of the Planty along ul Krupnicza. Note the troupe takes an…
Zagreb
Excellent multimedia venue showcasing a variety of live-music performances, from Bosnian sevdah (traditional music) to alternative punk rock. Check out…
Leeuwarden
The stage in the city to catch upcoming Frisian and Dutch bands, with concerts kicking off most Fridays at 8pm. Find it in Leeuwarden's former prison.
Kraków
Dark and inviting, this intimate basement bar is a seductive place for a drink even when it's quiet. Several times a week, there's live acoustic jazz,…
Frankfurt am Main
The Alte Oper hosts frequent concerts of symphonic and chamber music in its two halls, which seat 2450 and 720 respectively. Pop, jazz, singer-songwriter…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Offers a variety of cultural events, such as Cine de Verano, a summer festival of open-air movies (in Spanish) that show nightly except on Wednesdays. An…
Warsaw
This pleasant cafe, seating around 40 people, makes for an intimate venue in which to enoy the daily Chopin piano concert at 7pm. The concert ticket…
Aliados & Bolhão
This frayed, yet still stylish, art deco theatre hosts major gigs as well as grand theatre and dance productions. If something big is going on down here,…
Venice
Award-winning films and blockbusters screen year-round at the city's main cinema. Films are screened in their original language on Fridays and Mondays,…
Vienna
The program here features top-range modern jazz from around the globe; book ahead for popular acts. The dimly lit interior has a capacity of 350, and the…
St Petersburg
Since 1917, this venue under the arches on central Nevsky is the city’s oldest professional puppet theatre. Mainly for children, the shows are well…
Cádiz
Cádiz' main tablao (choreographed flamenco show) happens in a rustically bedecked tavern on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9.30pm (schedules are…
Kraków
The home pitch for Poland's most successful football club, Wisła Kraków, which has won several national championships in the past decade. Buy tickets…
Granada
Granada's municipal theatre stages everything from jazz and guitar concerts to imported plays, musicals and comedy performances.
Mainz
See performances by up-and-coming artists and big-name international acts at this cultural venue. Some events take place at other venues around the city,…
Belgium
In Heysel the national stadium hosts major cycling races, athletics meetings and international football matches. For club matches, Brussels’ most famous…
Almería
This handsome 19th-century theatre, remodelled in the 1990s, stages a mixed bag of drama (mostly in Spanish), dance, film screenings and concerts,…
Miragaia
A sure-fire hit with the kids (but not only aimed at children), this puppet theatre specialises in shows that range from fairy tales, such as Cinderella,…
Madrid
Live-music fans in the city always check to see what's coming up at Wurlitzer Ballroom, a small but consistently good venue just off Gran Vía. Its…
Frankfurt am Main
Enormous cultural complex Städtische Bühnen includes Oper Frankfurt, the city’s main opera company. Tickets can be ordered by phone or online.
Northern European Russia
As well as its vibrant program of mostly classical music (October to May), the Philharmonia also organises a two-week Summer at the Kremlin festival of…
North London
Tucked away in what used to be the horse hospital in Camden Stables Market, this space now hosts a diverse range of events, from cinema nights to club…
Derry (Londonderry)
Set up in 1990 to encourage young, local talent in the fields of music and film, the Nerve Centre has a performance area, with live music at weekends, a…
Aberdeen
Hosts an interesting program of dance, music and drama, and often has live rock, jazz and folk bands playing. There are also children's shows, ranging…
Amsterdam
The Vondelpark's marvellous open-air theatre hosts free concerts in summer, with a laid-back, festival feel. The program includes world music, dance,…
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