Cardiff
It's not exactly your traditional smoky basement, but this cafe-bar is the city's main jazz venue, with live music every night and disco kicking off after…
Must-see entertainment in Great Britain
Penzance
Small theatre housed inside a converted chapel, hosting film, theatre, comedy and gigs. Opening hours for the box office can be erratic, so booking online…
Dundee
The Caird Hall hosts regular concerts of classical music, as well as organ recitals, rock bands, dances, comedians, fetes and fairs. Check the website for…
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…
Southeast Wales
It's strange now to think that the Beatles played this small theatre in the Abergavenny Town Hall in 1963. It stages a varied roster of drama, opera,…
The Lake District
Ambleside's two-screen Zeffirelli's Cinema is next to Zeffirelli's restaurant, with extra screens in a converted church down the road.
Bristol
Bristol's historic concert hall now has a gleaming five-floor annexe. Performers include rock, pop, folk and jazz bands, plus classical musicians and big…
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre
Borders Region
This offers regular theatre performances, concerts and films. It's a pleasant venue with a community feel. Don't expect anything too cutting edge. There's…
Cardiff
This big old stone chapel has been converted into an eclectic arts centre, staging everything from theatre and classical music concerts to pop acts and…
Cardiff
This is the home of the Glamorgan Cricket Club (www.glamorgancricket.com), the only Welsh club playing in the England and Wales Cricket Board's county…
Oxford
There's live music or DJs most nights at this independent venue, covering the entire gamut of genres from indie rock to reggae, hip-hop, grime and…
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Cardiff
All manner of performances are staged in this impressive building's state-of-the-art venues, including theatre from the college's inhouse Richard Burton…
Strathpeffer & District Pipe Band
East Coast
The Strathpeffer and District Pipe Band plays in the town square every Tuesday night from June to mid-September. There’s Highland dancing and a festive…
Glasgow
Inside Central station, this sweaty, atmospheric space is an unpretentious venue for gigs, which are regular and mostly of the rock and metal variety.
Leeds
The Playhouse has a reputation for excellent live drama, from the classics to cutting-edge new writing. It's on the eastern edge of the city centre.
Cardiff
South Wales’ leading theatre company, Sherman stages a wide range of material, from classics and children’s theatre to works by new playwrights.
East London
The handball arena during the 2012 Olympic Games, this 7000-seat indoor venue is now used for for badminton, other sports and concerts.
Cardiff
A 7500-capacity indoor arena staging concerts, big-time comedians, Disney on Ice and the Champions League of Darts.
Lincolnshire
Near the train station, this late-19th-century former drill hall hosts bands, orchestras, stage shows, comedy and daytime festivals.
Swansea (Abertawe)
Part of Swansea University, this vibrant arts centre named after a 6th-century bard stages live music, theatre, dance and film.
Edinburgh
Football team Heart of Midlothian (aka Hearts) has its home ground at Tynecastle Stadium, southwest of the city centre in Gorgie.
Swansea (Abertawe)
The city's largest theatre stages a mixed roster of ballet, opera, musicals, theatre and pantomimes, plus a regular comedy club.
Bath
Renowned comedy venue featuring touring shows and the sell-out Krater Saturday Comedy Club. Also live music, bingo and discos.
Nottingham
This monster venue, with a capacity of 2450, hosts everything from goth rock and Midlands metal to Northern Soul and more.
New Town
This restored theatre at the top of Leith Walk stages Broadway musicals, dance shows, opera and popular-music concerts.
St Andrews
Independent three-screen cinema showing current films, and streamed live theatre, opera and concert performances.
Cardiff
This restored Edwardian playhouse hosts various touring productions, including theatre, musicals and pantomime.
Glasgow
King's Theatre hosts mainly musicals; on rare occasions there are variety shows, pantomimes and comedies.
St Ives
St Ives' concert hall hosts music and theatre, especially during the annual St Ives September Festival.
East London
Snuggle up under a blanket on a couch to watch a flick at this wonderful little five-screen cinema.
Edinburgh
Hibernian’s home ground is northeast of the city centre at Easter Road Stadium.
North Yorkshire
A historic Victorian theatre that dates from 1900, staging variety, comedy, musicals and dancing.
Aberdeen
Hosts mainly stage musicals and comedy in its theatre, and changing exhibitions in its gallery.
Edinburgh
The home of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra also stages jazz, blues, folk, rock and comedy.
