Performing Arts & Music

Last updated on June 29th, 2026 at 05:33 am

Immerse yourself in the rhythm, storytelling, and cultural energy of music and the performing arts.

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 travel, the posts in this hub present tips and stories related to attending concerts, theater productions, dance performances, and cultural events.

Classical music buffs should 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 have also taken 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!

Khon masked dancer performing traditional Thai classical dance at Penthai Theatre Bangkok

Penthai Theatre Bangkok: Best Intimate Cultural Dinner Show

I’m always on the lookout for performances unique to the culture I’m visiting. While I’m keen to avoid tourist traps, ...

Flamenco dancer wearing a red dress swirled out around her.

The Magic of Flamenco Shows in Spain: How to Enjoy

Flamenco invades your soul, raises your heartbeat, and makes you feel grateful to be alive. If you’re touring southern Spain, ...

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

Opera in Rome at Palazzo Poli: Magic Meets Music

Seeing a concert that features opera and classical music ranks right up there as one of my top unique things ...

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. The museum is ...

View of the RSC theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon: A Love Affair for Shakespeare and Theater Fans

Love Shakespeare? Then make the pilgrimage to Stratford-upon-Avon, the town where England's greatest playwright was born, and see a Royal ...

Where to See Memorable Concerts & Performances in Europe

When it comes to experiencing memorable concerts and 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

Vienna holds a special place in my musician heart. I've played piano since I was five, and so of course ...

About Carol Cram

Carol M. Cram is the author of five award-winning novels inspired by art and the women who shaped it, the creator of Artsy Traveler, an arts-focused travel blog, the founder of Art In Fiction, a curated database of 2,500+ novels inspired by the arts, and the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast. She also authored 60+ textbooks on computer applications and taught at Capilano University for over two decades. She lives with her husband, artist Gregg Simpson, on beautiful Bowen Island near Vancouver, BC.