Salamanca
Dedicated to promoting music and culture (as well as exhibitions), the Juan March Foundation stages free concerts throughout the year. Performances range…
Must-see entertainment in Spain
Almería
Scooped out of a cave on the edge of town, this bar-club is about as authentic as it gets, flamenco-wise. Slip in for a performance – live shows are…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
With everything from pop to hard-core punk and a whole lot of house music in between, Taboó likes to keep its options open. Spend as little time as…
Playa Blanca
In a lovely spot at the southern end of Marina Rubicón, overlooking the yachts, this blue-and-white-decked jazz bar and international restaurant (tapas €4…
Valencia
This attractive, medium-sized central theatre dates from the 1920s and has a varied program of comedy, cabaret and drama. The ticket office is open 6pm to…
Madrid
The jury's still out on this relative newcomer to the Madrid live music scene (it took over the premises after the jazz venue Populart closed its doors)…
Gran Canaria
Its incongruous modern aesthetics aside, this auditorium has admirably provided historical Teror with a welcome cultural venue, staging live-music shows,…
A Coruña
This cosy little jazz and blues bar has been serving up live music for three decades and has two or three live gigs most weeks, usually around 10pm on…
Santiago de Compostela
The tightly packed 'Little Donkey of Bethlehem' serves mojitos, gin and tonics, and wine from the barrel. Live or DJ-spun blues, reggae, jazz or flamenco…
Madrid
A state-of-the-art theatre complex, Teatros del Canal hosts major theatre performances, as well as musical and dance concerts. It's also a popular…
Valencia
Multiscreen Babel shows exclusively undubbed films and runs a pleasant cafe. Admission prices are lower midweek, with Wednesday being substantially…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This fabulous art-deco theatre is a popular venue for highbrow entertainment, whether music or theatre. Sink a pre-dinner libation at the nearby Bar…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
If you feel like a flutter, don the glad rags, grab your passport and head for the casino in the northern part of the city, near Parque Santa Catalina.
Córdoba
This bright, modern pub-like bar, half-open to the street, has live music a few times a week including popular Thursday jazz nights starting at 9.30pm.
Barcelona
Espanyol, based at the 40,500-seat Estadi RCD Espanyol, traditionally plays second fiddle to Barça, although it does so with considerable passion.
Barcelona
Built for the 1992 Olympics, this huge indoor arena hosts big-name concerts (Adele, Coldplay, Lady Gaga), as well as championship sports events.
La Latina & Lavapiés
The home of the National Classical Theatre Company, this theatre has a regular calendar of classical shows by Spanish and European playwrights.
Tarragona
This live music venue has a glint in its eye, and live acts ranging from funk and rock to soul and pop. Check the Facebook page for events.
Barcelona
Rather nondescript looking from the street, this modern theatre stages musicals (usually in Catalan), flamenco and contemporary dance.
Galicia
This Irish-pub-like bar stages occasional live gigs as well as popular Wednesday DJ nights starting at 11pm with free admission.
Madrid
Screens all kinds of original-version films, from Hollywood blockbusters to arty flicks, with (unusually) subtitles in Spanish.
La Latina & Lavapiés
Just south of Lavapiés, this modern theatre does a little bit of everything from concerts and circuses to dance performances.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Live jazz, rock and, above all, blues concerts happen at 8pm on Thursday and Friday, 6.30pm on Saturday and 5.30pm on Sunday.
L'Eixample
A cosy cinema with two screens, the Méliès specialises in classic films and independent releases from around the world.
Vigo
A great venue for live rock and related genres for over quarter of a century, with two or three gigs most weeks.
Valencia
Established relatively recently, this Russafa theatre holds plays, dance and movement, often aimed at families.
Vigo
This club is one of northern Spain's top venues for live indie and rock bands, with two or three gigs weekly.
Valencia
Reopened by a cooperative, this classic cinema puts on original-version art-house films at excellent prices.
Western Valencia
There's a wide cultural offering here, from folk music to cutting-edge theatre, mostly in Valenciano.
Palma de Mallorca
Here you might see anything from contemporary dance to drama. The telephone line is open 9am to 2pm.
Madrid
One of the stalwarts of the Madrid cinema scene where you can expect Hollywood more than art house.
Córdoba
This central theatre hosts an admirable programme of theatre and very varied music and dance.
Barcelona
With seven screens, this cinema shows a mix of quality art-house flicks and blockbusters.
La Latina & Lavapiés
The National Film Library offers fantastic classic and vanguard films for bargain prices.
