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.
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Cardiff
South Wales’ leading theatre company, Sherman stages a wide range of material, from classics and children’s theatre to works by new playwrights.
Belfast
The beautiful, hammerbeam-roofed Harty Room is sometimes used for free lunchtime recitals staged by Queen's University's School of Music.
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.
Derry (Londonderry)
Housed in a former factory 500m east of the River Foyle, Waterside stages drama, dance, comedy, children's theatre and live music.
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.
New Town
The once-cool Opal Lounge has gone the way of many other mass-market nightclubs – over-loud, overcrowded and overpriced. Expect to queue on weekend…
