Glasgow
In the bowels of Central station, this is an atmospheric venue for regular concerts by touring acts, particularly of the rock and metal varieties.
Must-see entertainment in Western Europe
Aveiro
Celebrating over 125 years at the heart of Aveiro’s cultural scene, this historic theatre stages regular concerts, dance performances and plays.
Aberdeen
The Belmont is a great little art-house cinema, with a lively program of cult classics, director's seasons, foreign films and mainstream movies.
Leiden
Live jazz takes to the stage at this intimate wine bar at least four nights a week; check the agenda to see what's coming up. Concerts are free.
Clermont-Ferrand
Cavernous warehouse concert venue, where rock, pop and the occasional local festival light up the stage.
Bordeaux
Music concerts embracing all genres – classical, jazz, blues, world music, orchestral performances – take to the stage at this concert hall.
Bath
Bath's main music venue keeps the crowds happy with a musical diet of indie, electro pop, punk, metal, club classics, DJ sets and cheesy hits.
The Lake District
A cracking arts centre with a gallery, cafe, theatre and two cinemas, hosting the latest films as well as music, theatre, dance and much more.
Bayonne
Down an alley in the old town, this venerable late-night cabaret venue serves up a mixed program of comedy, world music, salsa and live jazz.
Derry (Londonderry)
With a capacity of 1000 and Ireland's largest theatre stage, this auditorium is a major venue for dance, drama, concerts, opera and musicals.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This early-20th-century gem stages an assortment of national and foreign productions. You can buy tickets online at the foundation's website.
Inverness
With live bands (rock, pop, tribute) and comedy shows two or three times a week, the Ironworks is the town’s main venue for big-name acts.
Edinburgh
The architecturally impressive Usher Hall hosts concerts by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and performances of popular music.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Hosting productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this grand stage has a capacity of 426 people.
Exeter
Exeter's art and soul, the Phoenix is a buzzing blend of indie cinema, a performance space, galleries and a cool cafe-bar (snacks to 7pm).
Guimarães
This converted old cinema/cultural centre draws a student crowd for its range of events, from live performances to DJs to film screenings.
Auditorium Orchestre National de Lyon
Lyon
Built in 1975, this spaceship-like auditorium houses the National Orchestra of Lyon, along with workshops, jazz and world-music concerts.
Cambridge
Cambridge's biggest bona-fide theatre puts on everything from highbrow drama and dance, to panto and shows fresh from London's West End.
Liège
A three-screen art deco cinema with a grand stained-glass facade. Most films are shown in their original language with French subtitles.
Antwerp
Great, slightly out-of-town venue with a calendar of alternative and up-and-coming bands, both international and local, plus DJ nights.
Temple Bar
This lovely Victorian-era theatre specialises in light plays and, at Christmastime, pantomimes. It also hosts some terrific live gigs.
Lyon
Catch a traditional puppet show featuring Lyon's charismatic little raconteur, Guignol, at this great puppet theatre in Vieux Lyon.
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Big-name music and show venue. Buy tickets in advance at branches of Fnac or at the door.
County Donegal
In a striking glass-and-aluminium structure, Letterkenny's cultural centre hosts music and drama, fine arts and film screenings.
County Clare
In a striking modern building, Clare's cultural centre hosts theatre, dance, traditional music, film, photography, art and more.
Ghent
Multicultural centre offering a range of world music concerts and dance performances (flamenco, Turkish, North African, Asian).
Plymouth
Bijou performance space run by Plymouth University, which showcases work by emerging writers and performers, and dance pieces.
Kilkenny City
One of the classic experiences of a trip to Ireland is catching a game of hurling at the Kilkenny Cats' hallowed home stadium.
Paris
Reopened after full-scale renovations in 2019, this 2046-capacity venue stages concerts, operas, musicals, theatre and dance.
The Midlands
On tree-lined Oxmantown Mall, this is a vibrant place with a regular line-up of art exhibitions, films, theatre and concerts.
Brussels
Chez Maman features the capital’s most beloved transvestite show: Maman has been wowing the crowds here for over 20 years.
Lisbon
Culturgest’s experimental and occasionally provocative line-up encompasses exhibitions, dance, poetry, music and theatre.
Porto
The Estádio do Dragão is home to Primeira Liga heroes FC Porto. It's northeast of the centre, just off the VCI ring road.
Angers
Art cinema that shows non-dubbed films, many of them in English, on its seven screens. Look for the bright-red neon sign.
Paris
This horse-racing track in the Bois de Boulogne hosts steeplechases March to June and September to early December.
Leeds
Hosts blockbuster musicals, plays and opera, including performances by the acclaimed Opera North (www.operanorth.co.uk).
Antwerp
An unpretentious, ever-popular bar with free live jazz sessions most Sunday afternoons (4pm) and Monday evenings (9pm).
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Petiscos (tapas), vinho (wine) and live fado keep the good vibes flowing at this intimate little bar.
Paris
This domed stadium out beyond La Défense is home to Paris rugby club Racing 92. Big-name rock acts also perform here.
Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente
Coimbra
This university-run auditorium is an important venue, staging a varied programme of theatre, cinema, dance and music.
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