Southern Rome
Originally built for the 1960 Olympics, this multipurpose venue hosts top rock stars and Italian swooners as well as staging musicals, theatrical…
Must-see entertainment in Mediterranean Europe
A Coruña
This cosy little jazz and blues bar has been serving up live music for three decades and has two or three live gigs most weeks, usually around 10pm on…
Genoa
Casanova trod the boards of the city's oldest theatre, which dates from 1702. Each season features avant-garde Italian-language dramas and comedies, as…
Kadıköy
Built in 1927 and used for many years as a cinema, this bijou building was restored and opened as an opera house in 2007. It is the base of the İstanbul…
Santiago de Compostela
The tightly packed 'Little Donkey of Bethlehem' serves mojitos, gin and tonics, and wine from the barrel. Live or DJ-spun blues, reggae, jazz or flamenco…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
İzmir
This small venue in the headquarters of the İzmir Foundation for Culture, Arts and Education hosts live performances during the İzmir European Jazz…
Valencia
Multiscreen Babel shows exclusively undubbed films and runs a pleasant cafe. Admission prices are lower midweek, with Wednesday being substantially…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Córdoba
This bright, modern pub-like bar, half-open to the street, has live music a few times a week including popular Thursday jazz nights starting at 9.30pm.
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.
National Theatre of Northern Greece
Thessaloniki
The theatre of the Society for Macedonian Studies, this venerable cultural institution offers opera, classical drama and modern theatre, all in Greek.
Malta
League and international matches are held at this 20,000-seat stadium, situated between Mosta and Rabat. Results are reported in the local newspapers.
Barcelona
Espanyol, based at the 40,500-seat Estadi RCD Espanyol, traditionally plays second fiddle to Barça, although it does so with considerable passion.
Barcelona
Built for the 1992 Olympics, this huge indoor arena hosts big-name concerts (Adele, Coldplay, Lady Gaga), as well as championship sports events.
Genoa
When that throbbing house beat has gotten too much, head to this 35-year-old rock 'n' roll stalwart. Check the Facebook page for event listings.
La Latina & Lavapiés
The home of the National Classical Theatre Company, this theatre has a regular calendar of classical shows by Spanish and European playwrights.
Northeastern Sardinia
A variety of performances, ranging from operetta to classical concerts, can be enjoyed here, especially during the summer Festival d’Estate.
İzmir
This handsome 1912 Ottoman Revival building is the home base of the İzmir Devlet Opera Ve Balesi (İzmir State Opera & Ballet Company).
Tarragona
This live music venue has a glint in its eye, and live acts ranging from funk and rock to soul and pop. Check the Facebook page for events.
Trieste
This concert facility, music school and recording studio complex has a regular schedule of performances, as well as kids' music workshops.
Barcelona
Rather nondescript looking from the street, this modern theatre stages musicals (usually in Catalan), flamenco and contemporary dance.
Çanakkale
Live rock bands take the stage occasionally at this old-timer near the clock tower. Check the listings outside to see who's playing.
Galicia
This Irish-pub-like bar stages occasional live gigs as well as popular Wednesday DJ nights starting at 11pm with free admission.
Madrid
Screens all kinds of original-version films, from Hollywood blockbusters to arty flicks, with (unusually) subtitles in Spanish.
La Latina & Lavapiés
Just south of Lavapiés, this modern theatre does a little bit of everything from concerts and circuses to dance performances.
L'Eixample
A cosy cinema with two screens, the Méliès specialises in classic films and independent releases from around the world.
Corfu Town
Hidden beneath an apartment block, the Old Town's only cinema screens the latest big movies in their original languages.
Vigo
A great venue for live rock and related genres for over quarter of a century, with two or three gigs most weeks.
Valencia
Established relatively recently, this Russafa theatre holds plays, dance and movement, often aimed at families.
Rome
Ticket agency with outlets across town – for concerts, live music, theatrical performances and sports events.
Vigo
This club is one of northern Spain's top venues for live indie and rock bands, with two or three gigs weekly.
Valencia
Reopened by a cooperative, this classic cinema puts on original-version art-house films at excellent prices.
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