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Things to Do in London Tonight: 366 events tonight (18 Aug to 18 Aug)
Things to do in London tonight, all in person. Gigs, comedy, theatre, late gallery openings and club nights, with the time and venue on every listing.
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Tuesday Night Comedy Show - Big Belly Comedy Club London Southbank
Ivo Graham: One hour talking about Lime bikes (work in progress)
Chat Noir!
Drag Bingo!
Comedy Night
Speakers Corner Quartet Celebrates The Music of Arthur Russell
KUSH w/GANG
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Harry Dennis & Friends
GT Writers' Group
Sticky Dancefloors
Lino Printing Workshop at Deen City Farm
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FREE Gaming Social
FREE Gaming Social!
Swing Dancing Lessons
Pub Quiz
Ballet Improvers with Fukiko Takase
Contemporary Introduction with James Muller
I AM ARCADE #81 - FGC NIGHT - SF6 / JJBA:ASBR / STRIVE
Cubs The 8th Age 8-10 and 6 months
Men's Group with Off the Record
Ashes by Convoy
The Weeknd
DIME 'Sitting Stealth' EP Release
The Florist Pub Quiz
Quiz Night
BBC Proms: Shostakovich’s Tenth
The History of Caribbean Carnival: Power, performance and play
LOST IN KYIV x VIOLENT MAGIC ORCHESTRA
Quiz Night in Clerkenwell
Queen of the Quiz: Every Tuesday!
Tom's Toe Tapping Tuesdays
Space Quiz
Ku$h with Gang
Weekly Quiz Night
Drop-in Dungeons & Dragons
Marvel Champions: The Card Game
Monthly Quiz with Quiz Master George
Tuesday Night Pub Quiz
Sip & Paint
Redtooth Poker
Fizz & Quiz
Few cities come alive after dark the way London does. When the offices empty out the venues fill up, and there is always somewhere to be: a small room with a band tuning up, a comedy club finding its feet, a theatre raising the curtain, or a club just getting started. The question is rarely whether there are things to do in London tonight, but which one to choose.
This guide gathers events happening across the capital this evening, all of them in person. Every listing carries its start time and venue, so you can see at a glance what fits the hours you have left and how far you would have to travel to reach it.
The range is the point. One night might pull you toward a quiet recital or a late museum opening, the next toward loud guitars in a basement or stand-up in a pub back room. The list refreshes as venues confirm their evenings, so it stays current right up to the moment you head out the door.
Treat it as a shortcut past the usual indecision. Scan what is on, pick something that suits the mood, and let the city do the rest. A flat Tuesday can become a real night out with very little planning, which is rather the point of living somewhere this busy after dark.
Venues to know
- Ridley Road Market Bar 2 events tonight
- The Ludoquist 2 events tonight
- The Place 2 events tonight
- Vespers Club 2 events tonight
- The BBE Store 1 event tonight
- The Silver Cross 1 event tonight
How we pick
OnlyHere tracks live listings from over a hundred London venues, councils, and programmers, refreshed nightly. Picks favour events with confirmed dates, real venues you can find on a map, and editorial notes written by us, not the promoter. Prices and dates come from the listing itself; we never guess.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in London tonight?
Most nights bring live music, comedy, theatre, club nights, film screenings, and late gallery or museum openings somewhere in the city. Soho, Shoreditch, and Dalston carry a lot of the after-dark weight, while the South Bank leans toward theatre and concerts. The page above lists what is actually on this evening, with the start time and venue on each one.
What can I do in London tonight on short notice?
Plenty runs without advance booking. Pub gigs, open mic nights, and many comedy rooms take walk-ins or sell on the door, and late gallery openings rarely need tickets. The bigger concerts and popular club nights tend to sell ahead, so check the listing for booking detail before you travel across town.
What is on in London tonight for free?
Free evenings are easier to find than most people expect: some late museum and gallery openings, pub gigs, open mic nights, and community events carry no door charge. Because every OnlyHere listing shows its price, free entry is simple to spot. Filter for free events to see what is running tonight at no cost.
Where are the best areas to go out in London tonight?
It depends on the mood. Soho is dense with bars, theatre, and late food. Shoreditch and Dalston lead for nightlife and live music. The South Bank is strong for concerts and theatre, and Brixton and Camden both reward a music-led night. Staying in one neighbourhood often makes for an easier evening than crossing the city.
How many things to do in london tonight are listed right now?
There are 366 events listed on this page right now. It updates daily.