Greek dancers on a stage in Athens

Performing Arts & Music


One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to seek out performances, particularly music concerts (I’m a classical music lover), dance performances, plays, and musicals. It’s often the first thing I research when planning a trip: What’s on while I’m there?

Over the years, this habit of planning for performing arts travel has taken me to concert halls, small churches, historic theaters, and tucked-away community venues. Some performances have been serendipitous discoveries found on a poster taped to a wall; others were the result of booking months ahead.

Experiencing the performing arts in different places has deepened my connection to local culture in ways that feel joyful, meaningful, and memorable.

How to Use the Performing Arts & Music Hub

If you love performing arts travell, the posts in this hub present tips and stories related to attending concerts, theater productions, dance performances, and cultural events.

If you love classical music, check out my description of a memorable performance at Rome’s Palazzo Poli. Theater lovers will find inspiration in my post about Stratford-on-Avon where I’ve not only seen several productions, but I even went on the Shakespeare tour guided by the Bard himself. Use this hub to spark ideas for seeking out your own memory-making experiences.

Let the applause begin!

String quartet, tenor and soprano at Great Opera Arias Concert at Palazzo Poli

Opera in Rome at Palazzo Poli: Magic Meets Music

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Carol cram next to a bust of Ludgwig Van Beethoven at Beathoven House Museum in Bonn

Best Tips for Visiting Beethoven House in Bonn

Beethoven House Museum (known as Beethoven-Haus) in Bonn, Germany, is the place for fans of classical music (like me!) The ...
View of the RSC theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon

Discover Beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon: A Must-Visit for the Artsy Traveler

Love Shakespeare? Then make the pilgrimage to Stratford-upon-Avon. It's about a two-hour train journey from London and a perfect first ...
Where to See Memorable Concerts & Performances in Europe

Where to See Memorable Concerts & Performances in Europe

When it comes to experiencing memorable concerts & performances in Europe, you are spoiled for choice. Europe is like a ...
Golden statue of strauss in a park in Vienna

A Music Lover’s Guide to Enjoying Music in Vienna

If you love music, you owe it to yourself to plan a trip to Vienna in Austria. For over 250 ...