Athens
Screening since 1969, the outdoor cinema Riviera tends toward art-house programming, with new indie films and occasional programs of artists' shorts and…
Must-see entertainment in Mediterranean Europe
Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja
Nerja
This well-run centre organises an ambitious annual program of classical music, theatre, jazz and flamenco, featuring international and Spanish musicians…
Sassari
Inaugurated in February 2012, Sassari's largest theatre stages opera, concerts and plays. Check local listings for upcoming performances, or visit www…
Skiathos Town
Catch current English-language movies – as well as, of course, Mamma Mia! – over beers and Greek subtitles at this open-air cinema on lower Papadiamanti.
Lemesos (Limassol)
The multiscreen K Cineplex shows new-release movies. It’s located in the tourist centre, 6km east of the historic quarter. See the website for current…
San Gimignano
Hour-long classical-music concerts staged in the bijou Teatro dei Leggieri. Book and purchase tickets at the tourist office.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Nicosia's biggest live-music venue has a regular line-up of rock bands and musicians, both local and international. Check the Facebook page for upcoming…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Stages theatrical performances and music recitals. Guided tours (€5; 40 minutes) of the theatre are held from Monday to Friday at 10.15am, 11.15am and 12…
Bologna
The annual San Giacomo Festival brings regular free chamber-music recitals to this lovely space. Check the website or the board outside for upcoming…
Fira
This cocktail and absinthe bar is a Fira hotspot with live bands, visiting DJs and soul well into the wee hours. Expect tasty cocktails and a relaxed vibe.
Bodrum Town
This tiny white-and-blue venue stages live music (Turkish rock, folk and jazz) most nights. It's busiest after 1am. It's waterside, right by the harbour.
Valencia
This atmospheric bar and venue generally has live gigs at least weekly, mostly light Spanish rock, but also bringing in some touring international acts.
Lemesos (Limassol)
A highly praised bouzouki bar touting a mad, wonderful tempo on weekend nights, when the musicians stay and play as loud and as late as the crowd wants.
Bologna
This venerable theatre, where Wagner's works were heard for the first time in Italy, is still Bologna's leading opera and classical-music venue.
Valencia
This spacious rock venue down the side of the bus station has regular live acts and also functions as a nightclub. Think €8 to €10 entry.
Athens
One of Athens' better live-music venues, with Friday- and Saturday-night gigs featuring leading rock, punk, rap and other underground sounds.
Sassari
One of Sassari's historical theatres, the Nuovo Teatro Verdi hosts dance, opera, concerts, musicals, shows for children and cultural events.
Naples
Inside Galleria Umberto, this ticket agency sells tickets to concerts, major theatre productions and football matches at Stadio San Paolo.
Perugia
Funky arthouse cinema showcasing indie Italian films (subtitled in English when available) and thoughtfully selected international films.
Rethymno
This small open-air cinema near the fortress shows mostly new-release movies. It's lovely on a balmy evening, and has a bar for drinks.
Naples
A ticket agency inside the Feltrinelli bookstore, selling tickets to numerous events, including rock concerts and theatre productions.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A multiscreen cinema with a good selection of films, including both mainstream and art-house. The cinema also holds film festivals.
Lemesos (Limassol)
Exquisitely restored to its former art deco glory, the Rialto is the main venue in town for theatre, concerts and film festivals.
Málaga
Small bar-club with no cover that has DJs during the week and live bands at weekends playing indie, pop-rock and electronica.
Barcelona
Verdi Park is a perennially popular art-house cinema with four screens. Most films are shown in their original language.
Athens
A small spot with a long history of live rock, featuring lesser-known international and local bands, especially metal.
Valencia
Levante is Valencia's second major soccer team. In recent years it has spent its time between the top two divisions.
Almería
This club venue hosts Spanish and international DJs and regular gigs by bands playing indie, rock and electronica.
Jerez de la Frontera
Runs a busy program where you can enjoy Bach, Verdi, Mozart, Shakespeare, ballet and – of course – flamenco.
Valencia
This cinema in the Teatro Rialto building screens undubbed classic and art-house films for a pittance (€2.50).
Valencia
One of Valencia’s main venues for theatre, dating from the mid-19th century, with varied programming.
Verona
Verona's best jazz joint at the Due Torri Hotel with regular concerts featuring mainly Italian talent.
Ravenna
This historic theatre serves as a venue for music events during the Ravenna Festival in June and July.
Genoa
Genoa's stunning four-stage opera house with a seasonal opera program that's worth booking ahead for.
Beyoğlu
Art-house operation screening classic, alternative and experimental films in the Beyoğlu Cinema.
Istanbul
The number-one web-based resource when sourcing tickets for concerts and events across the city.
Konya
Year-round, the whirling dervishes perform the sema weekly at this venue.
Bilbao
Restored to its art-nouveau glory and modernised for contemporary productions in 2010, this showpiece was built in 1902. Today, the magnificent venue…
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