Must-see entertainment in Western Europe

  • Cité de la Voix

    Yonne

    Vézelay's academy of vocal music stages free concerts in the basilica and elsewhere around town throughout the year.

  • O2 Academy

    Liverpool

    This midsize venue fits about 1200 people and is the place to see those bands that are on the rise (or on the fall).

  • Buccleuch Centre

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This modern theatre is a surprising find in such a small town and has a solid reputation for its shows and concerts.

  • Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

    Derry (Londonderry)

    This cultural centre devoted to the Irish language stages performances of traditional Irish music, poetry and dance.

  • Plaza Cinema

    Dorset

    A four-screen art-deco delight, resplendent in red, black and gold, where the glamorous setting upstages the films.

  • Lynton Cinema

    Exmoor National Park

    A bijou (68-seat), beautifully old-fashioned movie house in which an usher with a torch will show you to your seat.

  • King's Theatre

    Edinburgh

    The King's is a traditional theatre with a program of musicals, drama, comedy and its famous Christmas pantomimes.

  • Old Fruitmarket

    Glasgow

    In central Merchant City, this former market, a spectacular vaulted space, has concerts, both classical and rock.

  • Royal Lyceum Theatre

    Edinburgh

    A grand Victorian theatre located beside the Usher Hall, the Lyceum stages drama, concerts, musicals and ballet.

  • Galeri Caernarfon

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    This excellent multipurpose arts centre hosts exhibitions, theatre, films and events; check online for details.

  • Odeon Great Northern

    Manchester

    A 16-screen multiplex in a retail centre that was formerly a goods warehouse for the Northern Railway Company.

  • Parc des Princes

    Paris

    The Parc des Princes is the home ground of Paris' top-division football (soccer) team, Paris St-Germain (PSG).

  • Cinéma Utopia

    Avignon

    Four-screen art-house cinema at cultural centre La Manutention which shows films in their original language.

  • Murrayfield Stadium

    Edinburgh

    Murrayfield Stadium, about 1.5 miles west of the city centre, is the venue for international rugby matches.

  • De Montfort Hall

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Orchestras, ballets, musicals and other big song-and-dance performances are on the bill at this huge venue.

  • Café Stiels

    Haarlem

    Bands play jazz and rhythm and blues on Café Stiels' back stage almost every night of the week from 10pm.

  • Little Theatre Cinema

    Bath

    Bath's excellent art-house cinema screens fringe films and foreign-language flicks in art deco surrounds.

  • Grand Théâtre

    Dijon

    Dijon's grand neoclassical opera house, completed in 1828, hosts occasional concerts throughout the year.

  • Theatre Royal

    Glasgow

    Proudly sporting an eye-catching modern facelift, Glasgow's oldest theatre is the home of Scottish Opera.

  • Grosvenor Cinema

    Glasgow

    This sweet cinema puts you in the heart of West End eating and nightlife for post-show debriefings.

  • Puppet Theatre

    Lyon

    This dedicated Guignol theatre is in the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Performances last about 25 minutes.

  • Theatre Royal

    Brighton & Hove

    Built by decree of the Prince of Wales in 1806, this grand venue hosts musicals, plays and operas.

  • O2 Academy

    Birmingham

    Birmingham's leading venue for big-name rockers and tribute bands as well as up-and-coming talent.

  • Anderlecht Football Club

    Brussels

    The home of Anderlecht football club. You can buy tickets, shirts and memorabilia at the fanshop.

  • His Majesty's Theatre

    Aberdeen

    The main theatre in Aberdeen hosts everything from ballet and opera to pantomimes and musicals.

  • L’Intermédiaire

    Marseille

    This intimate, low-ceilinged, live-music venue is one Marseille's best for alternative bands.

  • Springhaver Theater

    Utrecht

    This art-deco complex houses intimate cinemas that screen art-house and independent films.

  • De Vlaamse Opera

    Ghent

    Ghent’s 1840 opera hall boasts horseshoe-shaped tiered balconies and elegant salons.

  • Théâtre Les Tanneurs

    Brussels

    Sitting on the edge of the Marolles, the theatre is known for dynamic drama and dance.

  • Arsène50

    Brussels

    Last-minute discounted and half-price tickets for cinema, theatre and assorted shows.

  • Handelsbeurs

    Ghent

    Historical central concert hall for anything from classical music to Latin and blues.

  • Plymouth Arts Centre

    Plymouth

    Combines a cracking independent cinema, modern-art exhibitions and a smart cafe-bar.

  • Le Grand Action

    Latin Quarter

    Cult films screen in their original languages at this cinephiles' favourite.

  • Phoenix Square

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Phoenix is Leicester's premier venue for art-house films and digital media.

  • Bronks Youth Theatre

    Brussels

    Offers theatre, mime and workshops for toddlers and children most weekends.

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