Chueca
One of the most enduring live venues in Chueca, this small-stage bar attracts storytellers, poets, local and international singer-songwriters and a whole…
Chueca
One of the most enduring live venues in Chueca, this small-stage bar attracts storytellers, poets, local and international singer-songwriters and a whole…
Milan
Long-time favourite of the Milanese nightlife scene, this self-managed social club has proudly resisted eviction from its Navigli premises since 1976. A…
Madrid
A storied Huertas bar that prides itself on free live jazz, a bohemian outlook and (according to the owners) political conspiracies, Casa Pueblo is an…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
For a taste of the underground, head to this historic centro sociale (an ex-squat turned cultural centre) occupying the city’s graffiti-sprayed former…
Syntagma & Plaka
One of Athens' premier theatres, the Pallas is centrally located and stages large productions, almost always in Greek. The Mikro Pallas is a smaller…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This alternative arts centre, tucked down a grungy San Lorenzo street, hosts cultural events including festivals, live gigs and club nights: expect…
Barcelona
A neighbourhood icon in the heart of Gràcia, this five-screen cinema shows art-house and blockbuster films in their original language, as well as films in…
Circuito Cinema Giorgione Movie d’Essai
Venice
Screenings of international film-festival winners, recently restored classics and family-friendly animations share top billing at this small cinema. There…
La Latina & Lavapiés
One of the hottest spots in Lavapiés, this great venue hosts a largely bohemian crowd who come from all over the city for a fine roster leavened with…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
This large complex has 17 screens (on both sides of the road) showing first-run films. Adult tickets cost €7.90, and all films are in English or their…
Istituzione Universitaria dei Concerti
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The IUC organises a season of concerts in the Aula Magna of La Sapienza University, including many visiting international artists and orchestras…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A home away from home for many famous Italian actors, the Ambra Jovinelli is a historic venue for alternative comedians and satirists. Nowadays, its…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
On the main approach road to St Peter's Basilica, this large auditorium plays host to a wide range of events – classical and contemporary concerts,…
Barcelona
This vast cinema complex shows films in the original language on 15 screens, making for plenty of choice. Aside from the screens, you’ll find several…
Barcelona
With capacity for more than 4500 people, this concert hall, annexed to the Olympic stadium Palau Sant Jordi, is used for big gigs that don't reach the…
Almería
This is Almería’s top flamenco club, where local guitar star Tomatito has been known to stroke the strings. Housed in a series of medieval cisterns, it…
Antalya
This venue with live pop and rock music (every night at 8.30pm and 11.30pm in summer) in the centre of Kaleiçi attracts a cool Antalya crowd. There's a…
Barcelona
Next door to the Teatre Lliure, and together known as the Ciutat de Teatre (Theatre City), this spacious modern stage is Barcelona's top venue for local…
Nikos Kazantzakis Open-Air Theatre
Iraklio
In summer the Nikos Kazantzakis Open-Air Theatre also screens movies. It’s behind the Jesus Bastion: follow Evans south for about 700m, then turn right on…
Salamanca
Dedicated to promoting music and culture (as well as exhibitions), the Juan March Foundation stages free concerts throughout the year. Performances range…
Centro Storico
The English Theatre of Rome stages a mix of contemporary and classic plays, comedies and bilingual productions at the Teatro L’Arciliuto near Piazza…
Genoa
A multi-function alternative space that hosts live music, street festivals, archaeological walks, debates, workshops and other performances. A full…
Almería
Scooped out of a cave on the edge of town, this bar-club is about as authentic as it gets, flamenco-wise. Slip in for a performance – live shows are…
Old Gas Factory Cultural Centre
İzmir
These two mid-19th-century Ottoman Gas Company warehouses have been converted into a cultural centre where occasional art exhibitions and workshops are…
Preveza
At this waterfront arcade, kids can work off their energy on a range of noisy video games and a few well-maintained pinball machines. For adults, there's…
Monaco
Well regarded for its acoustics, this auditorium is the main venue for classical music concerts by the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.
European Cultural Centre of Delphi
Delphi
Set in gardens above the western end of the village, this handsome facility generally comes to life in spring and summer, with a programme of photography…
Alghero
Inaugurated in 1862, Alghero's main theatre hosts regular events, including an annual season of prose and dance performances. Program details are…
Playa Blanca
In a lovely spot at the southern end of Marina Rubicón, overlooking the yachts, this blue-and-white-decked jazz bar and international restaurant (tapas €4…
Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye
The main auditorium in this conference and exhibition centre hosts the Borusan İstanbul Philharmonic Orchestra and other big orchestral acts, including…
Monaco
The stadium is home to the AS Monaco football team. Buy match tickets from the ticket office inside or view the stadium as part of a 20-minute guided tour…
Florence
Live music, film screenings, theatre and cultural events take to the stage at this alternative music and performing-arts venue. Take bus No 10 from…
Valencia
This attractive, medium-sized central theatre dates from the 1920s and has a varied program of comedy, cabaret and drama. The ticket office is open 6pm to…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Within splashing distance of Trevi Fountain, this grand 19th-century theatre produces the odd new work, musicals and stage classics; there are also…
Monaco
This large auditorium hosts expos, trade shows, concerts by the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (www.opmc.mc), dance performances by Les Ballets de…
Centro Storico
Squeezed into a tight corner near Piazza del Parlamento, this small cinema screens new releases and old classics, often in their original language (v.o –…
Madrid
The jury's still out on this relative newcomer to the Madrid live music scene (it took over the premises after the jazz venue Populart closed its doors)…
Rome
Like London’s Globe Theatre but with better weather, Villa Borghese's open-air Elizabethan theatre serves up Shakespeare (performances mostly in Italian)…
Gran Canaria
Its incongruous modern aesthetics aside, this auditorium has admirably provided historical Teror with a welcome cultural venue, staging live-music shows,…
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Performances of the mesmerising whirling dervishes are held in the Bedestan from April to September. Performances last approximately 30 minutes.
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