Liège
Le Forum is a splendidly restored 1921 art deco masterpiece of a theatre that hosts larger-scale concerts, notably with French superstar singers from…
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Dijon
The region's leading classical-music venue, Opéra de Dijon holds concerts at its modern 1611-seat auditorium and at the 692-seat, 19th-century Grand…
Manchester
Two separate venues in one: the Lyric Theatre, with the country's largest stage outside the West End, hosts all kinds of performances including Opera…
Aix-en-Provence
This cave-like bar is an old favourite for jazz, rock, funk, Brazilian or whatever regular band is booked that night. The music starts at 11pm and goes…
Nijmegen
In eye-catching digs by the train and bus station, this long-running concert venue stages an eclectic program, from electronica and house to indie rock…
Edinburgh
The Traverse is the main focus for new Scottish writing; it stages an adventurous program of contemporary drama and dance. The box office is only open on…
York
An appealing modern building in a converted printing works, screening both mainstream and art-house films. There's also a gem of a cafe-bar with lofty…
Stratford-upon-Avon
The smallest stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company has 200 seats. New work is presented here; it also hosts regular free live music and spoken word…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Inside a small theatre, the 50-minute nightly shows here feature high-quality fado – a male and a female singer and two guitarists – and they're held…
Latin Quarter
Piano recitals (Chopin, Liszt) are staged at least two evenings a week in one of the oldest churches in Paris. Higher-priced tickets directly face the…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Focusing on tomorrow’s performing-arts and music trends, Zé dos Bois is an experimental venue with a graffitied courtyard and an eclectic line-up of…
Montpellier
You can’t miss this long-standing venue – just look out for the tail fins of the ’70s Cadillac jutting out above the entrance. It’s one of the city’s best…
Paris
Known for its Afro and Latin jazz, and jazz fusion concerts, the Salty Kiss combines big names and unknown artists. The place has a relaxed vibe, with…
Bristol
Bristol's digital-media centre has a three-screen, art-house cinema. Regular film-related events include talks and the Encounters Festival in September.
Belfast
This stunning modern space overlooking the River Lagan is Northern Ireland's only full-time producing theatre (it produces its own plays rather than…
Belfast
Dating from 1862, Ulster Hall is a popular venue for a range of events including rock concerts, lunchtime organ recitals and performances by the Ulster…
Leeuwarden
The stage in the city to catch upcoming Frisian and Dutch bands, with concerts kicking off most Fridays at 8pm. Find it in Leeuwarden's former prison.
Aliados & Bolhão
This frayed, yet still stylish, art deco theatre hosts major gigs as well as grand theatre and dance productions. If something big is going on down here,…
Belgium
In Heysel the national stadium hosts major cycling races, athletics meetings and international football matches. For club matches, Brussels’ most famous…
Miragaia
A sure-fire hit with the kids (but not only aimed at children), this puppet theatre specialises in shows that range from fairy tales, such as Cinderella,…
Derry (Londonderry)
Set up in 1990 to encourage young, local talent in the fields of music and film, the Nerve Centre has a performance area, with live music at weekends, a…
North London
Tucked away in what used to be the horse hospital in Camden Stables Market, this space now hosts a diverse range of events, from cinema nights to club…
Grenoble
Grenoble’s most dynamic all-round theatre for drama, dance, music and circus arts. It's situated about 2km south of the centre – take tram line A to 'MC2 …
Amsterdam
The Vondelpark's marvellous open-air theatre hosts free concerts in summer, with a laid-back, festival feel. The program includes world music, dance,…
Aberdeen
Hosts an interesting program of dance, music and drama, and often has live rock, jazz and folk bands playing. There are also children's shows, ranging…
County Donegal
An Grianán Theatre is both a community theatre and major arts venue for the northwest, presenting national and international drama, comedy and music. It…
Rouen
Rouen’s premier concert venue brings to the stage musiques actuelles (contemporary music) of every sort. Situated 2km west of the cathedral, on the other…
Blois
A sound-and-light show brings the château’s history and architecture to life with dramatic lighting and narration; an all-new 360-degree spectacle was…
Glasgow
For concerts, a useful booking centre is Tickets Scotland, in the Argyle St tunnel. Its website is a good place to browse upcoming gigs; there's a printed…
Lyon
This former factory and birthplace of cinema now screens films of all genres and eras in their original languages. From approximately June to September,…
Bruges
Just a couple of blocks back from the Markt, this art-house cinema screens a well-chosen program of foreign films in their original languages.
Belfast
Northern Ireland plays its home games at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, 2km south of Belfast city centre; see the Irish FA website for…
Glasgow
This is a chic venue making terrific use of space and light. It showcases the visual and performing arts, including movies, talks and galleries. There's a…
Marseille
With a 1400-capacity club and concert space for 2800, this eclectic music venue is in the Joliette neighbourhood north of the Vieux Port. Check out the…
Tralee
Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, recreates dynamic aspects of Gaelic culture through song, dance, drama and mime. There are several…
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…
Brussels
Cabarets, concerts and various theatre productions take place at this old theatre within the Galeries St-Hubert. Program leaflets are available in the…
The West End
The Soho Theatre has developed a superb reputation for showcasing new comedy-writing talent and comedians. It also hosts top stand-up and sketch-based…
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…
Toulouse
This concert hall has been vibrating with the sounds of rock, pop, world music and DJ sets for more than 30 years. It's at the southern end of metro line…
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