Rethymno
This small open-air cinema near the fortress shows mostly new-release movies. It's lovely on a balmy evening, and has a bar for drinks.
Must-see entertainment in Europe
St Petersburg
Named after the famed naval ship docked nearby, this place stages a mixed bag of ballets, rock and metal concerts and musical theatre.
Naples
A ticket agency inside the Feltrinelli bookstore, selling tickets to numerous events, including rock concerts and theatre productions.
Temple Bar
This lovely Victorian-era theatre specialises in light plays and, at Christmastime, pantomimes. It also hosts some terrific live gigs.
Zagreb
Zagreb's oldest cinema's 'Subtitled Tuesdays' program shows (usually art house) movies with subtitles in English as well as Croatian.
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
A dynamic program of high-quality, sometimes-offbeat theatre is the hallmark here. If you speak German, it can be a great night out.
Bremen City
Ethnic and world-music concerts, jazz, theatre, cabaret and variety are all complemented here by parties, art exhibitions and a bar.
Munich
The Bayerische Staatsoper performs here. Buy tickets at regular outlets or at the box office.
Lyon
Catch a traditional puppet show featuring Lyon's charismatic little raconteur, Guignol, at this great puppet theatre in Vieux Lyon.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A multiscreen cinema with a good selection of films, including both mainstream and art-house. The cinema also holds film festivals.
Innsbruck
This cultural complex draws a boho crowd with its big terrace, regular DJs and live music. In August, it hosts an open-air cinema.
Frankfurt am Main
Cool jazz permeates this tiny, 1972-opened jazz-club/pub. Live concerts take place most nights – check the calendar for details.
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Big-name music and show venue. Buy tickets in advance at branches of Fnac or at the door.
Lemesos (Limassol)
Exquisitely restored to its former art deco glory, the Rialto is the main venue in town for theatre, concerts and film festivals.
Brno
Old and new music including blues, jazz, world beats, DJs and rock. Gigs usually kick off at 8pm. Catch the tram to Pionýrská.
County Clare
In a striking modern building, Clare's cultural centre hosts theatre, dance, traditional music, film, photography, art and more.
County Donegal
In a striking glass-and-aluminium structure, Letterkenny's cultural centre hosts music and drama, fine arts and film screenings.
Ghent
Multicultural centre offering a range of world music concerts and dance performances (flamenco, Turkish, North African, Asian).
Plymouth
Bijou performance space run by Plymouth University, which showcases work by emerging writers and performers, and dance pieces.
Kilkenny City
One of the classic experiences of a trip to Ireland is catching a game of hurling at the Kilkenny Cats' hallowed home stadium.
Málaga
Small bar-club with no cover that has DJs during the week and live bands at weekends playing indie, pop-rock and electronica.
Wielkopolska
This cultural institution a block southeast of the Rynek hosts a variety of events, including screenings of art-house movies.
Paris
Reopened after full-scale renovations in 2019, this 2046-capacity venue stages concerts, operas, musicals, theatre and dance.
The Midlands
On tree-lined Oxmantown Mall, this is a vibrant place with a regular line-up of art exhibitions, films, theatre and concerts.
Brussels
Chez Maman features the capital’s most beloved transvestite show: Maman has been wowing the crowds here for over 20 years.
Porto
The Estádio do Dragão is home to Primeira Liga heroes FC Porto. It's northeast of the centre, just off the VCI ring road.
Lisbon
Culturgest’s experimental and occasionally provocative line-up encompasses exhibitions, dance, poetry, music and theatre.
Angers
Art cinema that shows non-dubbed films, many of them in English, on its seven screens. Look for the bright-red neon sign.
Paris
This horse-racing track in the Bois de Boulogne hosts steeplechases March to June and September to early December.
Leeds
Hosts blockbuster musicals, plays and opera, including performances by the acclaimed Opera North (www.operanorth.co.uk).
Barcelona
Verdi Park is a perennially popular art-house cinema with four screens. Most films are shown in their original language.
Latvia
A stunning architectural statement, this new concert and music hall hosts everything from pop to classical performances.
Reykjavík
Grungy and glorious, Gaukurinn is a solid stop for live music, comedy, karaoke and open mikes. Happy hour is 7pm to 9pm.
Bratislava
See Bratislava's big ice-hockey team play at this arena 3km northeast of the old town. Book tickets through the website.
Dresden
Cool cats of all ages come out to this legendary Dresden jazz joint for good music from local and international talent.
Rab Island
This slick lounge bar has a harbour-facing cafe terrace and a clubby interior where DJs ramp up the volume at weekends.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Petiscos (tapas), vinho (wine) and live fado keep the good vibes flowing at this intimate little bar.
Lviv
This superb basement venue next to the Philarmonia reverberates with live Ukrainian rock music every night of the week.
Antwerp
An unpretentious, ever-popular bar with free live jazz sessions most Sunday afternoons (4pm) and Monday evenings (9pm).
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