Las Vegas Ranks No.1 As The Best City In The World For Nightlife, Guess Which Indian City Made It Too? Full List Inside

What’s a good evening plan for you? Grooving all night on the dance floor, or enjoying a slow evening with drinks, while listening to music? Everyone has their own idea of nightlife. But do you think your city tops the list? Think again, because with nightlife evolving in 2025, the party scene is changing too. Here are the 20 best cities for nightlife right now. It is no surprise that Las Vegas has topped the list with its extravagant clubs and bars. 

Best Cities For Nightlife In The World

Ready to find out which cities are renowned for the best nightlife in the world? Some are predictable, while others might take you by surprise. As per a recent report by Time Out (based on responses from locals as part of a survey), Las Vegas has claimed the top spot based on the survey. And, it is no surprise for regular party-goers. Its nightlife mainly revolves around luxury resort clubs, EDM dance nights, hip-hop parties, and more. The city’s also gaining popularity for its vintage-style breweries and secret speakeasies.

Madrid comes next. The Spanish capital is known for some of the world’s best cocktail joints. It also has a strong nightlife scene with secret bars and clubs that stay open till dawn. Paris takes the third spot. Not much of a surprise either. The French know how to do art, and they definitely know how to party. From afrobeats to techno, you will find everything here. Cities like Shanghai in China and Berlin in Germany have also made it to the top five. 

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Mumbai Makes It to the List!

You will be surprised to know that Mumbai has also made it to the list of the world’s 20 best cities for nightlife! Honestly, it is well deserved. The city comes in at 10th place. It’s no secret that Andheri, Breach Candy and Bandra are home to some of the best clubs in town. From rooftop bars to dance clubs, people here know how to party! Here’s the full list of cities that made it to the top 20. The rankings were decided based on the survey of locals.

1. Las Vegas
2. Madrid
3. Paris
4. Shanghai
5. Berlin
6. Melbourne
7. Brighton
8. Mexico City
9. Dubai
10. Mumbai
11. Cape Town
12. Warsaw
13. Bangkok
14. Lagos
15. Cairo
16. Riyadh
17. Amsterdam
18. Medellín
19. Marrakech
20. Athens

The list is definitely surprising. While some cities are predictable, others have been rated surprisingly high. Furthermore, we also believe many Indian cities beyond Mumbai are working on reinventing their nightlife. For example, Delhi is seeing a rise in secret bars and speakeasies that are gaining popularity despite their secrecy. Let’s hope more Indian cities make it to next year’s list of the best cities for nightlife!

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