Arts & Entertainment

Birthplace of 60s rock band The Zombies and home to Stanley Kubrick, St Albans retains a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

Soak up Art Deco style while enjoying a movie at The Odyssey Cinema. Take your pick from current releases to classics and enjoy the big screen in a comfy chair. A premier venue in St Albans is the Alban Arena. The annual panto draws big crowds and the rest of the year the programme includes celebrity talks, opera, ballet, tribute acts, and more. Theatres fill the district offering - must-see entertainment. The Sandpit Theatre hosts concerts, dance, comedy and film while

ENJO Trestle is known for its physical theatre using masks to create unique performances. The Maltings Theatre and Abbey Theatre offer a kaleidoscope of productions from musicals to Shakespeare and folk to childrens’ shows. The evening doesn’t have to end when the curtain falls as St Albans has a vibrant live music scene which includes The Horn who have won UK Music Pub of the Year twice. Check out lemonrock.com for listings. Looking for a big night out? Head to Club Havana for an electrifying party atmosphere. And for something different, St Albans Organ Theatre offers a unique opportunity to see and hear the fascinating world

DID YOU KNOW: of mechanical musical instruments from a bygone The first cinema in St Albans opened in 1908 on the same site as today’s Odyssey. The first permanent cinema in Hertfordshire, age. With so much to see, check what’s on in advance it included a restaurant, swimming pool and and book ahead to avoid hair salon. disappointment.