Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford has two grand stages run by the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company – the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre on Waterside – as…
Must-see entertainment in The Midlands & the Marches
Birmingham
Topped by its art deco sign, this is the UK's oldest working cinema, operating since 1909. It screens mainly art-house films. Be waited upon in plush two…
Peak District
Designed by theatre architect Frank Matcham in 1903 and restored in 2001, Buxton's gorgeous opera house hosts a full program of drama, dance, concerts and…
Birmingham
Founded in 1913, today theatre production company 'the Rep' has three performance spaces: the Main House; the more experimental Door; and a 300-seat…
Birmingham
This quirky little indie bar pairs a magnificent alternative soundtrack with a packed program of live gigs and DJ nights.
The Midlands & the Marches
With a capacity of 350 in its brick cellar, this indie venue is a brilliant place to catch live bands and comedy nights in an intimate setting.
Shropshire
Shrewsbury's soaring, stone Old Market Hall, dating from the 16th century, contains the town's pocket-sized cinema screening art-house, classic and…
Nottingham
A varied line-up of live bands and DJs plays alongside regular open-mic sessions and karaoke at this venue attached to Stealth nightclub. Between them,…
Warwickshire
A cinema dating from 1912 now houses this awesome live music venue, which has a capacity of 900 in the main hall, hosting concerts and club events, and a…
Birmingham
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's official home is the 1991-built Symphony Hall. Renowned for its acoustics, it seats 2262 concertgoers. Shows…
The Midlands & the Marches
The best live-music venue for miles around, Marr's still has its original sprung dance floors from its days as a dance studio. There's a lively schedule…
Lincolnshire
Lincoln's largest live-music venue occupies a former railway-container storage facility. Past acts have included Kings of Leon, Fat Boy Slim and Manic…
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Nottingham
Sharing the same building and booking office, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall host musicals, touring theatre shows and veteran music acts. Dates…
Nottingham
Beside Anish Kapoor's enormous Sky Mirror dish (2001), the Playhouse puts on serious theatre, from stage classics to the avant-garde. Nottingham's…
Shropshire
Overlooking the market square, the 1840-built Ludlow Assembly Rooms double as the town cinema, and also hosts performances and cultural events.
The Midlands & the Marches
The world's smallest commercial theatre, in a converted Victorian public lavatory decked out with theatrical Italianate flourishes, this quirky place has…
The Midlands & the Marches
This sleek artistic space hosts big-name shows and some innovative modern theatre, and has good accessibility for theatregoers who are aurally or visually…
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…
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…
Birmingham
Home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Hippodrome also hosts performances ranging from opera to contemporary dance, drama, musicals, pantomimes,…
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…
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.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Hosting productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this grand stage has a capacity of 426 people.
Shropshire
Everything from pop gigs and comedy nights to plays, operas and classical concerts gets a run at this riverside venue.
The Midlands & the Marches
Orchestras, ballets, musicals and other big song-and-dance performances are on the bill at this huge venue.
Birmingham
Birmingham's leading venue for big-name rockers and tribute bands as well as up-and-coming talent.
The Midlands & the Marches
Phoenix is Leicester's premier venue for art-house films and digital media.
Birmingham
Aston Villa Football Club's 19th-century Villa Park is one of the country's largest stadiums. Behind-the-scenes tours show you the dressing rooms, tunnel…
National Exhibition Centre Genting Arena
Birmingham
At Birmingham's giant National Exhibition Centre (NEC) trade-fair complex, near Birmingham International Airport off the M42, the 15,700-capacity Genting…
Birmingham
With a capacity of 15,800, this vast arena plays host to a huge variety of sports and acts – ranging from indoor rowing, athletics and ice skating to…
The Midlands & the Marches
Check what's on at the two performance spaces run by Derby Live, the 244-seat Guildhall Theatre and the Derby Arena, with 3500 seats and standing room for…
Lincolnshire
Near the train station, this late-19th-century former drill hall hosts bands, orchestras, stage shows, comedy and daytime festivals.
Nottingham
This monster venue, with a capacity of 2450, hosts everything from goth rock and Midlands metal to Northern Soul and more.
