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London comes alive after dark. Beyond the bars and clubs, there is a whole city of evening experiences: West End shows, illuminated landmarks, late-opening attractions, night walks and skyline views. Here are the best things to do in London at night, for every kind of evening.
Shows and live entertainment
The West End is the heart of London's nightlife for many visitors, with world-class theatre, musicals and concerts at venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Southbank Centre. Book ahead and arrive early for a pre-show dinner.
Views and landmarks after dark
London's landmarks are spectacular when lit. See the skyline from a rooftop bar or viewpoint, walk the Tower Bridge and South Bank, and catch the illuminated London Eye and Big Ben across the river.
Bars, experiences and late nights
Make a night of it with our cocktail bars, speakeasies and candlelight concerts, plus late-opening museums and immersive experiences on selected evenings.
More after-dark ideas
Fill an evening with our guides to the best live music and jazz venues, the best comedy clubs and the best cinemas in London. For a lively night, book a booth for karaoke or plan a pub crawl, and when hunger strikes late, see the best late-night food in London.
Getting home
The Night Tube runs on several lines on Friday and Saturday nights, alongside 24-hour buses. Plan your route with our getting around London and Oyster vs contactless guides.
