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…
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…
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…
Glasgow
In the heart of Merchant City, there are regular performances in this beautiful rectangular auditorium by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish…
South Cornwall
This lively community arts centre is definitely the beating heart of the village, and puts on a surprisingly broad program of live theatre, music, dance…
Birmingham
Pianist Jools Holland was the brains behind this moody, smart-casual music venue (dress accordingly). Acts range from jazz big bands to famous soul…
York
Despite the name, there are no operas staged here; instead, there's a wide range of entertainment, from live bands and popular musicals to stand-up comics…
Birmingham
Home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Hippodrome also hosts performances ranging from opera to contemporary dance, drama, musicals, pantomimes,…
Sheffield
This is the largest independent cinema in England, set in a grand art-deco complex and screening a great mix of art-house, offbeat and not-quite…
London
London's best literary event featuring storytelling in all its forms – prose, poetry, comedy and song writing. See the website for upcoming events and…
The Midlands & the Marches
One of the country's best provincial theatres, this long-established cultural hub packs in a lively program of classical music, dance, comedy, drama and…
Cambridge
This famous student-run theatre is home to the university's Footlights comedy troupe whose past members include Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry.
Glasgow
Also known as the Armadillo because of its bizarre shape, the Clyde adjoins the SEC Centre auditorium, and caters for big national and international acts.
Nottingham
Along with an independent cinema, this artistic hub has two bars and regular events, from DJ sets to quizzes, and film-making and screenwriting courses.
Leeds
This 13,500-seat venue opened in 2013 and hosts events ranging from major-name concerts and dance spectaculars to tennis, basketball and boxing matches.
Bristol
A lively gig-pub favoured by indie artists. Past performers include Oasis, Muse and Radiohead.
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Since 1959 the cultural life of the town has centred on this 1890s chapel and its year-round schedule of live performances, cinema and exhibitions.
Aberdeen
The Belmont is a great little art-house cinema, with a lively program of cult classics, director's seasons, foreign films and mainstream movies.
Glasgow
In the bowels of Central station, this is an atmospheric venue for regular concerts by touring acts, particularly of the rock and metal varieties.
The Lake District
A cracking arts centre with a gallery, cafe, theatre and two cinemas, hosting the latest films as well as music, theatre, dance and much more.
Bath
Bath's main music venue keeps the crowds happy with a musical diet of indie, electro pop, punk, metal, club classics, DJ sets and cheesy hits.
Inverness
With live bands (rock, pop, tribute) and comedy shows two or three times a week, the Ironworks is the town’s main venue for big-name acts.
Edinburgh
The architecturally impressive Usher Hall hosts concerts by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and performances of popular music.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Hosting productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this grand stage has a capacity of 426 people.
Exeter
Exeter's art and soul, the Phoenix is a buzzing blend of indie cinema, a performance space, galleries and a cool cafe-bar (snacks to 7pm).
Cambridge
Cambridge's biggest bona-fide theatre puts on everything from highbrow drama and dance, to panto and shows fresh from London's West End.
Plymouth
Bijou performance space run by Plymouth University, which showcases work by emerging writers and performers, and dance pieces.
Leeds
Hosts blockbuster musicals, plays and opera, including performances by the acclaimed Opera North (www.operanorth.co.uk).
Dumfries & Galloway
This modern theatre is a surprising find in such a small town and has a solid reputation for its shows and concerts.
Liverpool
This midsize venue fits about 1200 people and is the place to see those bands that are on the rise (or on the fall).
Exmoor National Park
A bijou (68-seat), beautifully old-fashioned movie house in which an usher with a torch will show you to your seat.
Dorset
A four-screen art-deco delight, resplendent in red, black and gold, where the glamorous setting upstages the films.
Edinburgh
The King's is a traditional theatre with a program of musicals, drama, comedy and its famous Christmas pantomimes.
Glasgow
In central Merchant City, this former market, a spectacular vaulted space, has concerts, both classical and rock.
Edinburgh
A grand Victorian theatre located beside the Usher Hall, the Lyceum stages drama, concerts, musicals and ballet.
Anglesey & the North Coast
This excellent multipurpose arts centre hosts exhibitions, theatre, films and events; check online for details.
Manchester
A 16-screen multiplex in a retail centre that was formerly a goods warehouse for the Northern Railway Company.
Edinburgh
Murrayfield Stadium, about 1.5 miles west of the city centre, is the venue for international rugby matches.
The Midlands & the Marches
Orchestras, ballets, musicals and other big song-and-dance performances are on the bill at this huge venue.
Bath
Bath's excellent art-house cinema screens fringe films and foreign-language flicks in art deco surrounds.
Glasgow
Proudly sporting an eye-catching modern facelift, Glasgow's oldest theatre is the home of Scottish Opera.
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