Must-see entertainment in Great Britain

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • City Halls

    Glasgow

    In the heart of Merchant City, there are regular performances in this beautiful rectangular auditorium by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish…

  • Tolmen Centre

    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…

  • Jam House

    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…

  • Grand Opera House

    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…

  • Hippodrome

    Birmingham

    Home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Hippodrome also hosts performances ranging from opera to contemporary dance, drama, musicals, pantomimes,…

  • Showroom

    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…

  • Book Slam

    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…

  • Malvern Theatres

    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…

  • ADC

    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.

  • Clyde Auditorium

    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.

  • Broadway Cinema

    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 Arena

    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.

  • Fleece

    Bristol

    A lively gig-pub favoured by indie artists. Past performers include Oasis, Muse and Radiohead.

  • Dragon Theatre

    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.

  • Belmont Filmhouse

    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.

  • Audio

    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.

  • Brewery Arts Centre

    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.

  • Moles

    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.

  • Ironworks

    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.

  • Usher Hall

    Edinburgh

    The architecturally impressive Usher Hall hosts concerts by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and performances of popular music.

  • Swan Theatre

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Hosting productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this grand stage has a capacity of 426 people.

  • Exeter Phoenix

    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 Arts Theatre

    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.

  • The House

    Plymouth

    Bijou performance space run by Plymouth University, which showcases work by emerging writers and performers, and dance pieces.

  • Grand Theatre & Opera House

    Leeds

    Hosts blockbuster musicals, plays and opera, including performances by the acclaimed Opera North (www.operanorth.co.uk).

  • Buccleuch Centre

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This modern theatre is a surprising find in such a small town and has a solid reputation for its shows and concerts.

  • O2 Academy

    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).

  • Lynton Cinema

    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.

  • Plaza Cinema

    Dorset

    A four-screen art-deco delight, resplendent in red, black and gold, where the glamorous setting upstages the films.

  • King's Theatre

    Edinburgh

    The King's is a traditional theatre with a program of musicals, drama, comedy and its famous Christmas pantomimes.

  • Old Fruitmarket

    Glasgow

    In central Merchant City, this former market, a spectacular vaulted space, has concerts, both classical and rock.

  • Royal Lyceum Theatre

    Edinburgh

    A grand Victorian theatre located beside the Usher Hall, the Lyceum stages drama, concerts, musicals and ballet.

  • Galeri Caernarfon

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    This excellent multipurpose arts centre hosts exhibitions, theatre, films and events; check online for details.

  • Odeon Great Northern

    Manchester

    A 16-screen multiplex in a retail centre that was formerly a goods warehouse for the Northern Railway Company.

  • Murrayfield Stadium

    Edinburgh

    Murrayfield Stadium, about 1.5 miles west of the city centre, is the venue for international rugby matches.

  • De Montfort Hall

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Orchestras, ballets, musicals and other big song-and-dance performances are on the bill at this huge venue.

  • Little Theatre Cinema

    Bath

    Bath's excellent art-house cinema screens fringe films and foreign-language flicks in art deco surrounds.

  • Theatre Royal

    Glasgow

    Proudly sporting an eye-catching modern facelift, Glasgow's oldest theatre is the home of Scottish Opera.

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