Must-see entertainment in Europe

  • MC2

    Grenoble

    Grenoble’s most dynamic all-round theatre for drama, dance, music and circus arts. It's situated about 2km south of the centre – take tram line A to 'MC2 …

  • K-Cineplex

    Nicosia (Lefkosia)

    Located 2.5km out of the city in Strovolos, K-Cineplex shows all the latest movie releases on six screens, and offers ample parking, a cafeteria and high…

  • Le 106

    Rouen

    Rouen’s premier concert venue brings to the stage musiques actuelles (contemporary music) of every sort. Situated 2km west of the cathedral, on the other…

  • An Grianán Theatre

    County Donegal

    An Grianán Theatre is both a community theatre and major arts venue for the northwest, presenting national and international drama, comedy and music. It…

  • Son et Lumière

    Blois

    A sound-and-light show brings the château’s history and architecture to life with dramatic lighting and narration; an all-new 360-degree spectacle was…

  • Tickets Scotland

    Glasgow

    For concerts, a useful booking centre is Tickets Scotland, in the Argyle St tunnel. Its website is a good place to browse upcoming gigs; there's a printed…

  • VoxHall & Atlas

    Aarhus

    VoxHall is a well-established live-music locale hosting an eclectic range of acts. Attached is the more-intimate Atlas (capacity 300), specialising in…

  • Posthof

    Linz

    Dockside Posthof covers everything from blues, funk and rock gigs to cutting-edge theatre and dance. Festivals are occasionally held here. Take bus 27 or…

  • Philharmonia

    Lviv

    If classical music is your thing, let yourself be wooed by the sweet strains of Lviv's regional philharmonic orchestra. Things are very quiet here from…

  • Zagrebačko Kazalište Mladih

    Zagreb

    The Zagreb Youth Theatre, better known as ZKM, is considered the cradle of Croatia's contemporary theatre. It hosts several festivals and many visiting…

  • Hangar du Premier Film

    Lyon

    This former factory and birthplace of cinema now screens films of all genres and eras in their original languages. From approximately June to September,…

  • Paapan Kapakka

    Tampere

    A bit of a Tampere institution, this offers live jazz, blues or swing every evening. The crowd is mostly 30-plus and really gets into it; this can be a…

  • Almedina

    Tarifa

    Built into the old city walls, cavernous bar Almedina squeezes a flamenco ensemble into its clamorous, stone-arched confines for its well-known Thursday…

  • Cinema Lumière

    Bruges

    Just a couple of blocks back from the Markt, this art-house cinema screens a well-chosen program of foreign films in their original languages.

  • Musikhuset Posten

    Odense

    In a former postal warehouse close to the train station, Posten presents live music across widely varying genres (rock, pop, hip hop etc) from both…

  • Skład Butelek

    Warsaw

    Every Thursday there's a jam session here that has a devoted following. There are live music events on many other nights too, and a cool alternative…

  • Top Kino

    Vienna

    Top Kino screens European films and documentaries, generally in their original language with German subtitles, and also holds a variety of themed film…

  • Østre

    Bergen

    This venue hosts cutting-edge Norwegian electronic artists, along with respected international acts. There are often three or more gigs a week; see the…

  • Windsor Park

    Belfast

    Northern Ireland plays its home games at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, 2km south of Belfast city centre; see the Irish FA website for…

  • Great Amber Concert Hall

    Latvia

    This bold seven-storey concert hall is a vision in amber glass that's meant to mark the start of a shinier future for Liepāja. It books all manner of acts…

  • Teatro del Pavone

    Perugia

    Dating back to 1717, this grand theatre plays host not only to musical performances and special events but also films. At the time of research it was…

  • Centre for Contemporary Arts

    Glasgow

    This is a chic venue making terrific use of space and light. It showcases the visual and performing arts, including movies, talks and galleries. There's a…

  • Desert

    Brno

    Part cool bar-cafe and part intimate performance venue, Desert features some of the city's most eclectic live late-night line-ups. Gypsy bands, neofolk –…

  • Standard

    Würzburg

    Soulful jazz spins beneath a corrugated-iron ceiling and stainless-steel fans, while bands and DJs play a couple of times or more a week in a second,…

  • Summer Stage

    Central Montenegro

    In the peak season, open-air concerts and other performances are often held at the Roman amphitheatre-like Summer Stage (Ljetnja Pozornica) at the foot of…

  • Big Mama

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    Head to this cramped basement for a mellow night of Eternal City blues. A long-standing venue, it also stages jazz, funk, soul and R&B acts, as well as…

  • Dock des Suds

    Marseille

    With a 1400-capacity club and concert space for 2800, this eclectic music venue is in the Joliette neighbourhood north of the Vieux Port. Check out the…

  • Marlene Bar & Bühne

    Hanover

    Hanover’s popular cabaret venue hosts everything from drag performers and French chanteuses to swing, jazz and blues bands. It's a couple of blocks east…

  • Dansens Hus

    Stockholm

    This place is an absolute must for contemporary-dance fans. Guest artists have included everyone from British choreographer Akram Khan to Canadian…

  • Siamsa Tíre

    Tralee

    Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, recreates dynamic aspects of Gaelic culture through song, dance, drama and mime. There are several…

  • Hampstead Theatre

    North London

    The Hampstead is famed for staging new writing and taking on emerging directors. It was an early champion of Harold Pinter, which shows it knows a good…

  • Théâtre du Vaudeville

    Brussels

    Cabarets, concerts and various theatre productions take place at this old theatre within the Galeries St-Hubert. Program leaflets are available in the…

  • Cadogan Hall

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    Home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 950-seat Cadogan Hall is a major venue for classical music, opera and choral music, as well as dance, rock, jazz…

  • Teatro Cervantes

    Málaga

    The handsome art-deco Cervantes has a fine program of music, theatre and dance, including some well-known names on the concert circuit. It also hosts a…

  • Marmalad

    Plovdiv

    This two-storey place is one of Kapana’s best for live music. Split across a bar and a live-music venue, Marmalad hosts rock bands, karaoke, retro-themed…

  • Soho Theatre

    The West End

    The Soho Theatre has developed a superb reputation for showcasing new comedy-writing talent and comedians. It also hosts top stand-up and sketch-based…

  • Moods

    Zürich

    Though this is one of Zürich's top jazz spots, other musical genres including funk, hip hop, swing, Latin and world music also grab the occasional spot on…

  • Philharmonic Orchestra

    Romania

    The Philharmonic Orchestra is based in the Palace of Culture and holds classical-music concerts. Tickets are sold at the venue box office two hours before…

  • Swingin’ Hall

    Sofia

    Long-standing club offering an eclectic program of live music each night. The acts, ranging from jazz and blues to rock and folk pop, typically attract…

  • Le Bikini

    Toulouse

    This concert hall has been vibrating with the sounds of rock, pop, world music and DJ sets for more than 30 years. It's at the southern end of metro line…

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