Cádiz
In the Barrio del Pópulo, this well-known, boundary-pushing 'cafe-theatre' runs a hugely varied arts program including drama, magic, storytelling, drag…
Must-see entertainment in Mediterranean Europe
Granada
One of a network of theatres managed by the Andalucian regional government, the Alhambra stages a varied program of drama, concerts, dance, and even the…
Oviedo
Oviedo’s first craft-beer bar has five home-brews on tap and is also a well-established venue for Celtic music, whether of Asturian, Galician or Irish…
Verona
Named after the great Italian tragedienne, Adelaide Ristori, this beautiful 19th-century theatre continues to put on a dynamic programme of music, dance…
Bologna
One of Italy's top indie cinemas, run by the world-renowned Cineteca di Bologna. Films are shown in their original language. Tickets are reduced to €5 on…
Kos Town
Right on the main square, this cinema shows English-language blockbusters with Greek subtitles, as well as domestic flicks. There are matinee and evening…
Thessaloniki
Live music and arts events form an eclectic calendar at Rover bar. But while the soundtrack could be anything from Slovenian dubstep to rock 'n' roll, the…
Verona
This 18th-century theatre, just south of Piazza Brà, has a programme of ballet, opera and symphony concerts that will have you rubbing shoulders with the…
Córdoba
One of Andalucía's top regular flamenco shows, the Cardenal has been staging its professional, authentic, passionate and colourful spectacles of song,…
Málaga
American-style jazz club across from the cathedral with some quality concerts and some freer jams, usually on Sunday. It's advisable to reserve a table at…
Ciutadella
Dug deep into the cliff face, this multipurpose port-side venue is popular for its live concerts, themed club nights, live-band karaoke and open-air chill…
Treviso
Benetton Treviso has 15 Italian rugby championships to its name and is ever-present on the European rugby scene. The stadium in the northwest suburbs is…
Cyprus
Dance Cyprus, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2016, is a highly professional neoclassical ballet company, which has its seat in Laneia. Check the…
Ankara
Every Friday and Saturday night, the bar of this meyhane (tavern) restaurant hosts local musicians; rock, acoustic, electronica and more traditional music…
St James' Cavalier Centre for Creativity
Valletta
Has a cinema that regularly shows National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and Met Opera Live broadcasts. Also has regular classic and creative theatre…
L'Eixample
A range of free, quality live music is staged nightly at this student favourite. Order a beer and enjoy the free nuts at one of the tiny tables while…
San Sebastián
Live bands take the stage most nights at this nightspot, which also has DJs spinning a wide range of sounds – funk, hip-hop, soul, rock. It's located…
Palermo
A short, summer program of mostly popular and operatic music (including prolific national and international acts) in the lovely gardens of the Villa…
Hora (Mykonos)
Need a break from the bars and clubs? Seek out this gorgeous open-air cinema in a garden setting. There’s a cafe here, too. Movies are shown in their…
Bologna
The city's best alternative-rock club, located about 5km northeast of the centre. It has drawn the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Mars Volta, the Decemberists,…
Kuşadası
In the heart of Kaleiçi, marked by low beams, stone walls and hung instruments, this tavern-like bar is popular with Turks and visitors alike; serves food…
Trieste
It's always worth checking the Miela calendar for its legendary Pupkin Kabarett nights, but the regular live music program is also a nice way to tap into…
Palma de Mallorca
About 2km north of central Palma, this cinema programs art-house films, many in their original language with Spanish subtitles. On Mondays the ordinary…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
This long-running live-music venue showcases everything from reggae and rock to traditional folk. The crowd here is always up for fun. The venue's…
Hydra Town
In July and August the open-air cinema screens blockbusters and indie flicks. It also organises excursions to plays at the ancient theatre of Epidavros.
Granada
Just off Calle Azacayas, this is one of Granada's historic jazz and flamenco haunts, staging a regular program of gigs, jam sessions and flamenco…
Venice
Award-winning films and blockbusters screen year-round at the city's main cinema. Films are screened in their original language on Fridays and Mondays,…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Offers a variety of cultural events, such as Cine de Verano, a summer festival of open-air movies (in Spanish) that show nightly except on Wednesdays. An…
Cádiz
Cádiz' main tablao (choreographed flamenco show) happens in a rustically bedecked tavern on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9.30pm (schedules are…
Granada
Granada's municipal theatre stages everything from jazz and guitar concerts to imported plays, musicals and comedy performances.
Almería
This handsome 19th-century theatre, remodelled in the 1990s, stages a mixed bag of drama (mostly in Spanish), dance, film screenings and concerts,…
Madrid
Live-music fans in the city always check to see what's coming up at Wurlitzer Ballroom, a small but consistently good venue just off Gran Vía. Its…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Located 2.5km out of the city in Strovolos, K-Cineplex shows all the latest movie releases on six screens, and offers ample parking, a cafeteria and high…
Tarifa
Built into the old city walls, cavernous bar Almedina squeezes a flamenco ensemble into its clamorous, stone-arched confines for its well-known Thursday…
Perugia
Dating back to 1717, this grand theatre plays host not only to musical performances and special events but also films. At the time of research it was…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Head to this cramped basement for a mellow night of Eternal City blues. A long-standing venue, it also stages jazz, funk, soul and R&B acts, as well as…
Málaga
The handsome art-deco Cervantes has a fine program of music, theatre and dance, including some well-known names on the concert circuit. It also hosts a…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Home of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (CYSO), this theatre has a regular program of recitals and concerts. Check the website to see if anything is on…
Athens
In a smartly renovated building at the top corner of Exarhia's central square is this relaxed cafe-bar which hosts live music from around 10.30pm from…
Thessaloniki
Set right among Ladadika's restaurants, Kismet is a fine, though crowded, spot for live bands, ranging from rock and pop to Greece's most popular…
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