Must-see entertainment in Warsaw

Check online for details of the classical concerts played occasionally at this home base of the Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra, the Polish Chamber Orchestra…

Starting as the Blue Almond puppet theatre company in 1945, Teatre Lalka offers a packed repertoire of shows that will appeal to everyone from toddlers to…

English Stand-Up Poland (www.facebook.com/EnglishStandUpPoland) occasionally stages shows at this venue beneath a popular cafe-bar. It also stages open…

Styling itself as a home to all kinds of artistic experiments, TR Warszawa is one of the city's most interesting theatre companies, staging new Polish…

From spring to autumn, a variety of events and activities is held in this riverside park, including the Lado in the City series of concerts organised by…

The biggest of the trio of live gig venues at this street-art decorated courtyard, Hydrozagadka has room for an audience of around 400 and hosts indie…

Check out the varied program of art-house and experimental cinema from around the world at this screen within the Ujazdów Castle Centre for Contemporary…

This pleasant cafe, seating around 40 people, makes for an intimate venue in which to enoy the daily Chopin piano concert at 7pm. The concert ticket…

Every Thursday there's a jam session here that has a devoted following. There are live music events on many other nights too, and a cool alternative…

Specialising in comedy and musicals, this plush theatre also offers plenty of performances with English captions.

This vintage-style cinema screens mainly art-house films in its two main halls and two smaller rooms. There's a cafe in the foyer and a shop selling DVDs.

Head to this respected jazz club early if you want to bag a table and seat for the concerts. The sound system is excellent and the atmosphere cosy.

This three-screen cinema has a pleasant cafe and occupies a building that has a facade carved with images of famous Polish actors and directors.

Both a decent restaurant serving a wide range of dishes (mains 24zł to 89zł) and a respected venue for live music and cabaret performances.

Located in what was once a meat processing factory, this arts centre hosts a range of events, including live music performances by top local and…

The two auditoriums at this old-school cinema screen mainly art-house films from around the globe.

Founded in 1928, the Ateneum leans towards contemporary productions in Polish.

Tickets for theatre, opera, musical events and visiting shows can be bought here.