EuropeEntertainment

Arts Centre entertainment in Europe

  1. A

    Stazione Leopolda

    Long abandoned, the city’s once-grand train station has won a second lease on life as a cultural centre that is best known for its Fabbrica Europa festival, which attracts avant-garde artists and performers from all over Europe. It’s located near the eastern end of Parco delle Cascine, just outside the Porta di Prato city gates.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Studio K

    Sporting two cinemas, space for bands and theatre, an eclectic Greek-Spanish restaurant (open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday) and a huge terrace, the student-run Studio K is your one-stop shop for hip culture in the Oost. Stop in for a coffee, and you might wind up staying for a dance party…

    reviewed

  3. Market House

    This restored 18th-century market hall turned arts venue hosts exhibitions, concerts and drama productions.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Plymouth Arts Centre

    This cultural hot-spot combines an independent cinema, modern-art exhibitions, and a licensed, vegetarian-friendly cafe.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Black Box

    Describing itself as a 'home for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual art, live art, circus, cabaret and all points in between', Black Box is an intimate venue in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Triskel Arts Centre

    Expect a varied program of live music, installation art, photography and theatre at this intimate venue. There's also a great cafe.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Salisbury Arts Centre

    Housed in the converted St Edmund's church some 800m northeast of the cathedral, this innovative arts centre showcases cutting-edge theatre, dance and live gigs; photography and arts exhibitions are held in the foyer.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Symphony Hall

    To hear top talent from the world of classical music, head to the ultramodern Symphony Hall, the official home of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Shows also take place in the handsome auditorium at the Town Hall.

    reviewed

  9. South Tipperary Arts Centre

    Has an excellent program of art exhibitions, plays and music.

    reviewed

  10. H

    Taliesin Arts Centre

    Part of the University of Wales, Swansea, this vibrant arts centre features live music, theatre, dance and film.

    reviewed

  11. Advertisement

  12. I

    Norwich Arts Centre

    A wide-ranging program of alternative drama, concerts, dance and jazz set in a medieval church.

    reviewed

  13. Birr Theatre & Arts Centre

    A vibrant place with a regular line-up of films, local drama, well-known musicians and more.

    reviewed

  14. Stamford Arts Centre

    This cultured establishment hosts everything from live jazz and art-house cinema to stand-up comedy.

    reviewed

  15. J

    Phoenix

    The city's art and soul; Phoenix is a vibrant hub of exhibitions, performance, music, dance, film, classes and workshops. There's a buzzing cafe-bar too.

    reviewed

  16. North Wall Arts Centre

    For drama, dance, live music and art.

    reviewed

  17. K

    Lincoln Drill Hall

    Downhill near the station, this stern-looking building hosts bands, orchestras, stage shows, comedy and daytime book and beer festivals.

    reviewed

  18. L

    Junction

    Theatre, dance, comedy, live music and club nights at Cambridge's youth venue near the railway station. To get here follow Regent St, then Hills Rd south out of the city for about a mile before turning left onto Clifton Way.

    reviewed

  19. M

    Drogheda Arts Centre

    Drama, music, comedy, film and visual art take to the stage at Drogheda's lively arts centre, which runs regular hands-on workshops such as collage making.

    reviewed

  20. N

    Barbican Centre

    This hulking complex has a full program of film, music, theatre, art and dance including loads of concerts from the London Symphony Orchestra, which is based here. The centre is in the City and is well signposted from both the Barbican and Moorgate tube stations.

    reviewed

  21. O

    Nerve Centre

    The Nerve Centre was set up in 1990 as a multimedia arts centre to encourage young, local talent in the fields of music and film. The centre has a performance area (live music at weekends), a theatre, a cinema (with an art-house program), a bar and a cafe.

    reviewed

  22. Advertisement