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…
Must-see entertainment in England
West Yorkshire
The IMAX cinema in the National Media Museum shows blockbusters and arthouse films as well as the usual combination of in-your-face nature films, space…
South Bank
This 1000-seater nonprofit theatre celebrated its 200th season in 2018 and continues to bring eclectic programming occasionally bolstered by big-name…
West Yorkshire
Hebden Bridge's gorgeous independent picture house is a single-screen 1920s cinema showing arthouse and foreign-language films as well as classics and…
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…
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…
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…
South Cornwall
This lively community arts centre is definitely the beating heart of the village, and puts on a surprisingly broad program of live theatre, music, dance…
Birmingham
Pianist Jools Holland was the brains behind this moody, smart-casual music venue (dress accordingly). Acts range from jazz big bands to famous soul…
York
Despite the name, there are no operas staged here; instead, there's a wide range of entertainment, from live bands and popular musicals to stand-up comics…
Birmingham
Home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Hippodrome also hosts performances ranging from opera to contemporary dance, drama, musicals, pantomimes,…
Winchester
Easily the area's best live-music and DJ space, the two-venue Railway's offer of local and touring bands showcases everything from rock and blues to folk…
Sheffield
This is the largest independent cinema in England, set in a grand art-deco complex and screening a great mix of art-house, offbeat and not-quite…
London
London's best literary event featuring storytelling in all its forms – prose, poetry, comedy and song writing. See the website for upcoming events and…
The Midlands & the Marches
One of the country's best provincial theatres, this long-established cultural hub packs in a lively program of classical music, dance, comedy, drama and…
Cambridge
This famous student-run theatre is home to the university's Footlights comedy troupe whose past members include Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry.
Leeds
This 13,500-seat venue opened in 2013 and hosts events ranging from major-name concerts and dance spectaculars to tennis, basketball and boxing matches.
Nottingham
Along with an independent cinema, this artistic hub has two bars and regular events, from DJ sets to quizzes, and film-making and screenwriting courses.
Bristol
A lively gig-pub favoured by indie artists. Past performers include Oasis, Muse and Radiohead.
North Yorkshire
A good range of drama is staged here, including the premieres of plays by the renowned chronicler of middle-class English mores, Alan Ayckbourn.
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.
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.
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).
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.
North Yorkshire
Europe's largest open-air theatre, with its stage on an island in a lake, stages big-name concerts throughout the summer season.
Plymouth
Bijou performance space run by Plymouth University, which showcases work by emerging writers and performers, and dance pieces.
Leeds
Hosts blockbuster musicals, plays and opera, including performances by the acclaimed Opera North (www.operanorth.co.uk).
Shropshire
Everything from pop gigs and comedy nights to plays, operas and classical concerts gets a run at this riverside venue.
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).
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.
Dorset
A four-screen art-deco delight, resplendent in red, black and gold, where the glamorous setting upstages the films.
North Yorkshire
Harrogate's main entertainment venue stages conferences, exhibitions, festivals and concerts throughout the year.
Manchester
A 16-screen multiplex in a retail centre that was formerly a goods warehouse for the Northern Railway Company.
The Midlands & the Marches
Orchestras, ballets, musicals and other big song-and-dance performances are on the bill at this huge venue.
Bath
Bath's excellent art-house cinema screens fringe films and foreign-language flicks in art deco surrounds.
Brighton & Hove
Built by decree of the Prince of Wales in 1806, this grand venue hosts musicals, plays and operas.
Birmingham
Birmingham's leading venue for big-name rockers and tribute bands as well as up-and-coming talent.
Plymouth
Combines a cracking independent cinema, modern-art exhibitions and a smart cafe-bar.
The Midlands & the Marches
Phoenix is Leicester's premier venue for art-house films and digital media.
