老澳门六合彩开奖记录

Calling all nightlife lovers: this one's for you. Whether you like dancing until until dawn, bar-hopping between local dives, glamming it up in exclusive clubs, or sipping craft cocktails on rooftops, hitting the town can be a great way to experience a destination. You might discover the city's signature drink, meet locals in line for the bathroom, or even fall in love with a new genre of music. Seem like your speed? Check out our writers' favorite cities across the world for top-notch nightlife.

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Start your night off at an izakaya before hitting Tokyo's most electric clubs. Karl Panganiban/Shutterstock

Tokyo, Japan

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In Tokyo, the night never truly ends. At many bars here, drinks keep coming until the last customer leaves 鈥 even if it鈥檚 6 am. If your just getting started at midnight, head to the city鈥檚 largest entertainment district, Kabukich艒, where you can kick things off with free-flowing drinks and food at an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and then hop from one themed bar to another at Golden Gai; end the party by indulging in a hearty karaoke session 鈥 or a bowl of ramen 鈥 until the sun rises.

If your idea of a good night involves dancing, you're in luck 鈥 the city is home to some of Asia鈥檚 best dance clubs, like Shibuya鈥檚 and . But if you're looking for a more subdued evening, Tokyo鈥檚 many cocktail bars (like the famed ) and other smaller, intimate establishments offer a nice refuge. Live music aficionados should seek out the basements of the live houses and jazz clubs in neighborhoods like Shinjuku, K艒enji, and Shimo-kitazawa. In Tokyo, your options are endless, making it truly one of the cities with the best nightlife in the world.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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In Buenos Aires, nightfall isn't the end of the day 鈥 it's the beginning of an eight-to-ten-hour-long adventure that only ends when the sun rises. Whether you're looking for bars, dance clubs or tango, BA's got you covered. Check out one of the city's speakeasies 鈥 if you can find them and know the password to get in, that is. You鈥檒l find (hidden behind ) in BA's undisputed nightlife epicenter Palermo, and in Retiro, a cozy bar that masquerades as a charming flower shop. More of a dance club sort? Head to for electronic and Latin beats, for excellent drag shows (BA is one of the most gay-friendly cities in Latin America, after all) or , whose four dance floors play reggaeton, pop and cumbia all night long. Of course, you can't leave the Argentine capital without stopping at a milonga (tango house), like in San Telmo, to dance the night away.

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Berlin is known for its electric nightlife and exclusive clubs. Getty Images

Berlin, Germany

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Berlin is the kind of place where one thing leads to the next and the next, and soon you find yourself staring into the blue sky, bug-eyed, in awe of what just happened last night. Hell, you might even continue the party for an all-weekend bender. Yes, Berlin鈥檚 liberal rules (or lack thereof) 鈥 which allow public drinking and techno clubs like the legendary , and to stay open through the weekend 鈥 make the German capital one of the world鈥檚 best nightlife cities. Berlin is also home to kink spaces like the world-renowned Kit Kat Club, which features an indoor pool, several techno-dancing areas and BDSM furniture. Even if you don鈥檛 love techno, there鈥檚 something about the city鈥檚 counter-culture energy that makes you want to party. There's plenty of fun to be had outside of the club scene as well 鈥 guzzle down world-class beer at the city鈥檚 ample bierh盲user and bierg盲rte, including the traditional and .

Lagos, Nigeria

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West African Afrobeat 鈥 a genre that combines rhythms from jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, Cuban and traditional African music 鈥 has influenced record-breaking hits by artists like Burna Boy and WizKid. So head to the heart of Afrobeat: Lagos. In the megapolis, you'll hear Afrobeat blasting from cars, shops and street speakers, but slip into a bar or club for a more intimate, and admittedly safer, night out. Lagosians love to sip cocktails at beach clubs and classy lounges like on Victoria Island, on the waterfront or in Ikeja 鈥 just don鈥檛 forget your snazzy clothes and high heels. When in Lagos, don鈥檛 miss the chance to see a live concert at , a performance venue founded by the legendary Nigerian King of Afrobeat Fela Kuti. The performance venue hosts eclectic shows by artists from across Africa. More in the mood to sing your own tunes? is always a good time.

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You can't get the full Kingston experience without a visit to a local dance hall. Getty Images

Kingston, Jamaica

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In the vibrant heart of Jamaica lies Kingston, the capital city, which pulsates with an eclectic nightlife scene that caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're seeking the infectious beats of dancehall or the laid-back ambiance of bars and cultural venues, Kingston has it all. Renowned as the birthplace of dancehall music, this city boasts an array of clubs where you can immerse yourself in the rhythms and energy of this genre. Check out the major staples of dancehall culture like , an adult nightclub; , which has an event every night; and the , which hosts the number one street party Weddy Weddy every Wednesday. And where there鈥檚 dancehall, you鈥檒l likely find reggae nearby. Venues such as the , and at showcase live bands and performers every week. In addition to the hundreds of community street parties, scores of restaurants 鈥 including , at and 鈥 transform into entertainment hotspots every weekend, hosting DJs and performers spanning a spectrum of genres.

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Check out NYC's emerging artists at Elsewhere. David Cabrera/Getty Images

NYC, USA

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"The city that never sleeps" is a misnomer 鈥 NYC bars officially close at 4 AM. It鈥檚 a good thing they do, because if you run with the city's rowdy crowd, you鈥檙e going to need a cat nap. You might start at a cabaret or a West Village jazz joint, then slide between Manhattan speakeasies or sample pints at Brooklyn's brew houses. You could also sport psychedelic threads to twirl at , hear up-and-coming recording artists at or step-touch around the EDM palace . The options are endless.

Other cities boast maverick mixologists and dancehall DJs, sure, but when it comes to queer nightlife, there's no competition. NYC has doubled its number of lesbian bars since 2022, even as sapphic spaces across the country face extinction. Visit the timeless classic or dance the night away at . Then there's the wealth of pop-up parties for everyone under the LGBTIQ+ acronym. is where "queer Asianz rule," celebrates queer and trans people of color and you can always find a Drag Race contender sashaying around town. If you're still searching for up-all-night New York, head to uber-inclusive . This Ridgewood, Queens, club throws "Nonstop" events, where night owls make good on NYC's nickname.

Miami, Florida

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Miami is known for its nightlife 鈥 few places are doing it like this city. With the sun always shining, the energy of the city feels magnetic and you can鈥檛 help but want to let loose. While each of Miami鈥檚 neighborhoods has bars worth visiting, South Beach is the pinnacle of Miami nightlife. Whether you want to party on the beach at the sultry (but pricey) , watch a drag show and dance the night away at , or enjoy drinks with an ocean view at , Miami can accommodate.

Stay at an iconic Art Deco hotel like the , nurse a hangover along Miami鈥檚 lively beaches or explore other beloved neighborhoods such as Little Havana and Wynwood. Indulge in a refreshing meal at the stunning , where their Mediterranean cuisine is the perfect cure to a late night, and do it all over again.

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Even Melbourne's city center (CBD) promises ample bar-hopping opportunities. James Braund for 老澳门六合彩开奖记录

Melbourne, Australia

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The first thing you鈥檒l invariably learn about Melbourne? The city takes its coffee seriously. But don鈥檛 assume it鈥檚 because Melburnians are a flock of early birds 鈥 rather, their caffeination levels might explain why the city never really sleeps. (One of the city鈥檚 most notorious nightclubs, , has a 24-hour license, so you could enter on Friday night and not leave until Saturday midday). Live music and cocktail bars abound, with bar hopping being a favored extracurricular in the neighborhoods of Brunswick, Thornbury, Collingwood and Carlton. Even the CBD (city center) 鈥 home to , named one of the World鈥檚 50 Best Bars in 2023 鈥 hums after dark.

If your definition of nightlife doesn鈥檛 involve getting 鈥渓egless鈥 (drunk) and waking up 鈥渄usty鈥 (hungover), you can head to Melbourne鈥檚 East End Theatre District to watch productions straight from Broadway. You also don鈥檛 have to wait until the sun sets to have a good time. Melbourne loves a solid 鈥淪unday session,鈥 which can mean heading to a pub like the for a casual chinwag (catch-up) or soaking in the sun on a rooftop bar like Fitzroy鈥檚 . Regardless of where and when you head out on the town, make sure to order the city鈥檚 unofficial cocktail: an espresso martini, of course.

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Whether you're in search of a dive bar, rooftop drinks, or crowded clubs, Bangkok has it all. Richard I'Anson for 老澳门六合彩开奖记录

Bangkok, Thailand

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Wine, craft beer and cocktails. Rooftops, dives and pulsing clubs in red-light districts. Bangkok is a one-size-fits-all destination. Whatever scene you鈥檙e looking for, the city has it. While alcohol sales technically stop at midnight, the parties often last until dawn, especially in nightlife zones like Sukhumvit Soi 11 or Khao San Road.

If you鈥檙e after a good drink, you鈥檒l appreciate Bangkok鈥檚 booming cocktail scene. Four of the city鈥檚 bars ranked among in 2024, including , where the drink list homes in on single Thai ingredients explored in multiple different ways. If you love places with character 鈥 ie dives 鈥 start at , a riverside institution built on groaning wood beams attached to a small sloshing pier. For equally cool settings with the bonus of live music, don鈥檛 miss long-standing for blues and jazz shows and Thai funk-focused . Eager to explore Bangkok鈥檚 more iconic nightlife experiences? The LGBTQ+-friendly is the place to go for inclusive drag shows, elevates clubbing with creative performances and serves tasty drinks and lofty views over Sukhumvit Road.

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