5 Places to Go Out in London if You’re a Newcomer

By Jack Yang / December 21, 2018
London Bridge

London is one of the most fun places in the world. It has just about anything a traveler or visitor could need. It is incredibly vibrant and if you’re visiting for the first time, then you have an impossible amount of choices. Whether it’s for Christmas, a family reunion, or any special event, there are tons of things to do when going out. If you’re really looking for an amazing night out, then make sure to check out these fantastic events. Each one is better than the last.

1. Catch Some Music

It doesn’t matter how specific your taste in music is because London is home to some of the most talented musicians. It is an enormous city with an incredibly vibrant atmosphere. Some of the world’s most famous bands and artists perform in London. And if you plan on visiting during the holidays, these artists staging their performances in the city wouldn’t come as a surprise. It would take a bit of planning but the result sure will be rewarding.

2. Don’t Miss a Cabaret

Few live performances can match the vigor and extravaganza of the cabaret. It’s always a lively performance - one that London has in spades. In fact, there are many different types of cabaret in the city. You can regularly find circus, burlesque, drag, comedy, or artistic cabarets, and each experience is unique and refreshing. It makes for a wonderful, and unforgettable night out, especially when in good company.

3. Go See a Ballet

Not every night out needs to be filled with loud and bombastic music. One could consider a splendid night out to be refined and cultured. London is the perfect place to catch some ballet as it is home to The Royal Ballet - renowned for its topnotch performances and dancers. London can sometimes be overly loud, especially to first-time visitors, and ballet is a great way to escape the bustle of the city. Particularly if you enjoy good choreography.

4. Enjoy a Timeless Opera

There’s just something magical about the opera. The way everything is woven together in one giant fluid experience can really make somebody’s day. London regularly hosts many of the world’s opera masterpieces, and in iconic venues such as the Royal Opera House. It’s absolutely an experience newcomers to London should see for themselves. A unique night out at the opera is always an excellent choice, especially for those that enjoy a good mix of the arts.

5. Don’t Stop Laughing at a Stand-up

If there’s one thing that London and the UK in general are known for, then that’s humor. It plays a large part of London’s culture, so stand-up comedians are definitely something everyone needs to experience. There are plenty of venues around town that regularly host comedy nights, and the best nights out are those filled with laughter and the tears that come from laughing too much.

 

There are so many options and choices when it comes to going out in London. No matter how short or long you’ll be staying in the city, there will always be something new to experience.

About the author

Jack Yang

Hey! We're Jack and Liu and we're on a mission to explore all the historical wonders of the world! You can call it luck, fate, coincidence, a sign... Whatever you like to call it, our stories started separately before merging into one beautiful experience. Before our paths crossed, we were both just random individuals, traveling the world, visiting historical monuments and ruins, imagining how those landscapes looked like centuries ago. Then, Beijing happened, we met, we fell in love, we found each other. Our love story starts in Beijing where we met one rainy day whilst exploring the magical city. Two months later, we dropped everything, quit our jobs and went to travel the world together. We are both big history nerds and love to geek out by playing stupid historical guessing games together... We are China Geeks! Travel the world with us as we history-our-way around the world!