Big cities offer some of the greatest opportunities one could dream of. For those searching for entertainment, there is no place better.

Almost every town or city features some type of live outdoor show sometime around the year, especially during festivities, or national celebrations, but in larger cities this sort of open-air amusement is available all year round.

Art galleries, museums, the opera, the theater are just some of the popular destinations for entertainment seekers looking to spend a nice night out on the town. But apart from these, there is also the alternative of outdoor performances, which can always prove as enjoyable. Among the prospects for a good time are free music concerts, stand-up comedy acts, arts and crafts displays, and outdoor painting and sculpture expositions.

Almost any type of show can be held in open-air as long as the weather permits it, there is a proper space and a microphone, in some cases. And most of them are free to join and one can run into them without even planning.