Must-see entertainment in Europe

  • Davy Jones's Locker

    Marmaris

    This two-floor place on the far side of Bar St is one of Marmaris' few rock bars, with '90s American and British music especially well-represented. Live…

  • Fairyhouse

    County Meath

    The National Hunt season has its yearly climax with the Grand National, held here on Easter Monday. The course is 25km north of Dublin; special buses run…

  • Boxen

    Central Jutland

    A slick indoor sporting arena and concert venue hosting big-name international touring acts. It's south of the city, off Hwy 15 (take the train to Herning…

  • Mach1

    Nuremberg

    This centrally located temple to dance has been around for decades, but is still one of the most popular venues at weekends. Mostly mainstream music and a…

  • Rotunda Jazz Club

    Baku

    This large yet little-advertised concert hall has great acoustics and is a venue for many events during the Baku Jazz Festival.

  • Cibona Tower

    Zagreb

    Basketball is popular in Zagreb, and the city is home to the Cibona basketball team. This tower is the team's base. Tickets should be purchased in advance…

  • Mała Warszawa

    Warsaw

    Located in what was once a meat processing factory, this arts centre hosts a range of events, including live music performances by top local and…

  • Kinoteka

    Ljubljana

    The Kinoteka shows archival art and classic films in their original language usually with Slovene subtitles. Films normally start at 8pm or 9.30pm. Check…

  • The Gate

    Cardiff

    This big old stone chapel has been converted into an eclectic arts centre, staging everything from theatre and classical music concerts to pop acts and…

  • Estádio Nacional

    Lisbon

    The national stadium, part of the Jamor national sports complex, hosts the Portuguese Cup fotball final each May. Take the train from Cais do Sodré to…

  • All In Music Cafe

    Esztergom

    Boasting a large selection of wines and pálinkas, this local hang-out, just down from the basilica, stages DJs and live bands on Friday and Saturday…

  • OL Store Lyon Centre

    Lyon

    To join the crowds jumping wildly up and down, buy Olympique Lyonnais football match tickets online, at the stadium or from the club’s downtown boutique,…

  • Antalya Cultural Centre

    Antalya

    West of the city centre, this theatre has an interesting program of cultural events, from opera and ballet to folk dancing and performances by the…

  • SWALEC Stadium

    Cardiff

    This is the home of the Glamorgan Cricket Club (www.glamorgancricket.com), the only Welsh club playing in the England and Wales Cricket Board's county…

  • Wishlist

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    A black door marks the entrance to this music club housed in a low-lying building on one of San Lorenzo's grungiest streets. Check the Twitter feed for…

  • Adriana Boudevska Drama Theatre

    Burgas

    This stylish venue hosts classic and contemporary drama, though will only be of limited interest to most visitors as performances are normally staged in…

  • Cellar

    Oxford

    There's live music or DJs most nights at this independent venue, covering the entire gamut of genres from indie rock to reggae, hip-hop, grime and…

  • Avenue Cinemax

    North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

    Shows all the latest film offerings from Hollywood as well as Turkey. English-language films are generally shown in their original language with Turkish…

  • De Doelen

    Rotterdam

    Home venue of the renowned Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, this sumptuous 1950s concert hall seating 2200 is also renowned for its jazz and world-music…

  • Teatros del Canal

    Madrid

    A state-of-the-art theatre complex, Teatros del Canal hosts major theatre performances, as well as musical and dance concerts. It's also a popular…

  • Aviva Stadium

    Dublin

    Gleaming 50,000-capacity ground with an eye-catching curvilinear stand in the swanky neighbourhood of Donnybrook. Home to Irish rugby and football…

  • Théâtre Femina

    Bordeaux

    Plays, dance performances, variety shows and concerts. Buy tickets in advance at the box office inside Galerie Bordelaise.

  • Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

    Cardiff

    All manner of performances are staged in this impressive building's state-of-the-art venues, including theatre from the college's inhouse Richard Burton…

  • Casino

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    An art nouveau beauty overlooking the beach, Hanko's twin-turreted, mint-green-and-white casino is an atmospheric setting for live music, drinking and…

  • Cines Babel

    Valencia

    Multiscreen Babel shows exclusively undubbed films and runs a pleasant cafe. Admission prices are lower midweek, with Wednesday being substantially…

  • İKSEV Salon

    İzmir

    This small venue in the headquarters of the İzmir Foundation for Culture, Arts and Education hosts live performances during the İzmir European Jazz…

  • Teatro Guimerá

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This fabulous art-deco theatre is a popular venue for highbrow entertainment, whether music or theatre. Sink a pre-dinner libation at the nearby Bar…

  • Fnac

    Paris

    Buy tickets for concerts, theatre performances and other cultural events at billetteries (box offices) in branches of Fnac, or by phone or online.

  • Space Cinema Moderno

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Film premieres are often held at this multiplex, which screens blockbusters from Hollywood (both in English and Italian) and major-release Italian films.

  • Rock Bar FM

    Northern European Russia

    This large student-oriented basement bar beneath the Philharmonia is where Peterozavodsk's fledgling and established rock bands come to strut their stuff.

  • Teatro Sistina

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Big-budget theatre spectaculars, musicals, concerts and comic star turns are the staples of the Sistina’s repertoire. Most performances are in Italian.

  • Concert Hall

    Turku

    This music hall is the home of the illustrious Turku Philharmonic Orchestra. It's been playing since 1790, when the Musical Society of Turku was founded.

  • Le Pelle Mêle

    Marseille

    Jive to jazz, unwind to piano and song, or fill the busy pavement terrace to enjoy a (somewhat pricey) drink. There's live music most nights from 7.30pm.

  • Box Office

    Bordeaux

    For theatre tickets and tickets for concerts, gigs and so on, head to this ticket office inside Bordeaux's covered shopping gallery, Galerie Bordelaise.

  • Marczibányi tér Cultural Centre

    Castle District

    This venue has Hungarian, Moldavian, Slovakian and Csángó dance and music by Guzsalyas (adult/student 1200/800Ft) usually on Thursday at 7pm.

  • Teatro Municipal Sá de Miranda

    Viana do Castelo

    Viana do Castelo’s cultural epicentre, this pink-washed neoclassical theatre hosts a regular lineup of music, theatre, dance and the occasional opera.

  • Theatre

    Azerbaijan

    This modern theatre claims a heritage of 140 years. Normally all plays are in Azerbaijani but it's worth watching the posters for upcoming performances.

  • Ha'Penny Bridge Inn

    Temple Bar

    A traditional old bar that features local comics on the rise upstairs at the Unhinged Comedy Club on Sundays and Wednesdays, and Irish music downstairs.

  • Teatro Ghione

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    A 500-seat theatre near St Peter’s, the Teatro Ghione stages a varied program of classic and modern plays, concerts, dance performances and musicals.

  • Casino Las Palmas

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    If you feel like a flutter, don the glad rags, grab your passport and head for the casino in the northern part of the city, near Parque Santa Catalina.

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