Best Burlesque In London: Shows And Events

• Location: 72 St John Street, Farringdon, EC1M4DT
• When: monthly events
• Price: £22 per person
• Why we recommend: this is perfect for fans of drag, and who doesn't like their burlesque with a side of chocolate cocktails?

For a spellbinding performance that's just the right combination of sassy, glamorous and hilarious, head to The Most Indulgent Drag Night at The Chocolate Cocktail Club in Farringdon. This cool bar will be whipping up chocolate-themed cocktails while you enjoy a vibrant drag show.

Solero Summers will be providing the entertainment, with lots of games and interactive fun along the way. Tickets cost just £20 each, including a drink on arrival.

• Location: 175 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1NN
• When: Saturdays, 7pm- 1am 
• Price: from £65 per person
• Why we recommend: the mix of bold performances, flowing drinks and a lively afterparty makes it feel like a theatre-meets-party experience

For those seeking the best burlesque London has to offer, The Belle Affair brings a glamorous twist to your Saturday nights.

Hosted at The Royal Bell, this dazzling supper club blends spectacular stage performances with a buzzing party atmosphere. The night begins with 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco and unlimited Aldo's pizza, before the cabaret show packed with music, dance and theatrical flair takes over. Afterwards, the DJ turns things up a notch as the afterparty rolls on until 1am.

• Location: Wellington Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7DN
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £16.50
• Why we recommend: the intimate atmosphere really elevates the experience, allowing you to get up close to the stage

For the best burlesque shows in London, you can't beat the unique experience at Cellar Door. Nestled beneath the streets of Covent Garden, this hidden gem offers a sensational burlesque experience, paired with magical performances, drag queens, and more.

With just 60 seats, the intimate space lets you get up close to the dazzling performers while enjoying delicious cocktails created by skilled mixologists. If you're seeking a night of cabaret and burlesque in a stylish, historic setting, Cellar Door delivers an unforgettable evening, with several events each week.

• Location: multiple locations
• When: various dates
• Price: from £15 per person
• Why we recommend: their regular Saturday shows are both alluring and budget-friendly, with an air of secrecy to their events

House of Burlesque are back with SPEAKEASY, an exciting series that will see provocative cabaret, tassel twirling and more taking to the stage at The Middle Eight Hotel every Saturday night. To enter, you'll need to whisper the secret password into the ear of their box office mistress.

That's not all that's on offer through, as these guys also host multiple other themed events across the city. And alongside their sell-out shows, they sometimes teach burlesque for beginners too.

• Location: 2-6 Southampton Row, WC1B 4AA
• When: every 1st Friday of the month from the 5th June 
• Price: £147.34 per person
• Why we recommend: it's burlesque, but reimagined for a more intimate, high-end setting

Looking for something beyond the usual? Cabaret & Cabernet: A Wine Tasting Soirée offers a sensory-led take on cabaret and wine tasting. Set within the opulent surroundings of L'oscar London, this evening pairs expressive burlesque with exceptional wines like Pagodes de Cos Blanc 2023, where tease, timing, and elegance mirror the wine's floral brightness and citrus edge.

But it doesn't stop there, as the experience evolves with each course, blending different performance styles with carefully matched vintages and dishes. 

• Location: One Ninety Four, Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN
• When: Thursdays 
• Price: from £38.50 per person
• Why we recommend: we love us some action and that's why we love The Scarlet Lotus. This incredible show brings you amazing aerialists, incredible cabaret and a fantastic feast

Roll up, roll up for an evening of circus artistry and delicious dishes. An immersive cabaret experience in the heart of Mayfair, The Scarlet Lotus serves up high-flying danger, dancing and burlesque.

As the entertainment unfolds around you, you'll tuck into a showstopping selection of European and Chinese-inspired dishes. Grab your tickets to this epic evening of entertainment from just £38.50.

• Location: 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, West End, W1D 7EU
• When: every Tuesday
• Price: free
• Why we recommend: a free cabaret performance is rare to find, and the delicious German food and drink menu is a real bonus

Make your way to Albert's Schloss in Soho for a brilliant night full of cabaret, which is totally free to attend. The lively West End venue is inspired by Bavarian beer halls, and it features a stage at the front where you can watch the show.

Expect a diverse range of performers at Kunst Kabaret, from the enticing to the obscure, guaranteed to leave you impressed. While you watch, enjoy cocktails, beer and a range of tasty German eats.

• Location: 91 Jermyn Street, St. James's, SW1Y 6JB
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: you can explore your deepest desires at this seductive show, with plenty of audience interaction involved

Step behind the velvet curtain and into a world where elegance meets eroticism. The Sublime Society is no ordinary night out; it's an intimate soirée of sensual exploration, seductive performance, and exquisite connection, held in a luxurious West End setting.

Expect live acts, immersive installations, and beautifully crafted cocktails designed to awaken every sense - as well as special guests teaching you all about the art form. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a connoisseur of the romantic and risqué, this is an evening where fantasy breathes freely and pleasure takes centre stage.

• Location: George IV, Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 2DR
• When: 20th September 2026
• Price: from £27.50 per person
• Why we recommend: a seriously glamourous night out, this Chiswick event is bringing you a huge number of brilliant burlesque artists from around the world

Promising a night where glamour meets mischief, Ooh La La Burlesque Cabaret is coming to The Boston Room in Chiswick this September. Expect an array of talented international performers, promising a Parisian-inspired evening.

There'll be feathers, glitz and glam aplenty, equal parts sexy and fun. Book your table now, with multiple seating options available.

• Location: 240 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 5QU
• When: multiple dates
• Price: from £13.20
• Why we recommend: this one always has us laughing, packed full of fun and glamour

Glitter & Titter Cabaret is your golden ticket to a night brimming with glamour, giggles, and glitz. Featuring London's top-tier burlesque dancers, drag artists, and comedians, this vibrant showcase at The Albany is the perfect excuse to gather your crew or treat your partner.

With tickets starting at just £13.20, Ms Larissa Thorne will welcome you with charm and show you to your seat for an evening you'll be talking about for weeks.

• Location: 114 Clapham High Street, Clapham, SW4 7UJ
• When: various dates
• Price: from £11 per person
• Why we recommend: we love the inventive nature of this show, effortlessly combining digital and live performance

Seeking top-notch burlesque? Then head to The Two Brewers in Clapham for Clandestine Cabaret. Expect live performances from the likes of ZeeZee Stardust to Aya L'Storm, alongside a roster of video entertainment, including comedy, drag or musical theatre.

They combine video with live acts to create a cinematic feel, named one of 2020's Best Digital Burlesque shows by Velvet Revue.

• Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, Holborn, WC1B 4DA
• When: shows every Wednesday to Saturday
• Price: from £40 per person
• Why we recommend: this is the home of cabaret, with a variety of exciting performances to pair with fine dining

One of the best places to watch burlesque, The London Cabaret Club have a jam-packed agenda of sizzling performances and impressive events to choose from. Have your socks knocked off by their slick choreography, incredible food and brilliant music.

They host a range of themed performances that change throughout the year, with five shows a week to choose from. Show-only tickets begin at £39.50, though there are some great food and drink packages on offer as well. Expect three indulgent courses, or check out their interactive Le Petit Chef experience instead.

• Location: 42 William IV Street, Covent Garden, WC2N 4DD
• When: Saturdays
• Price: £52.92 per person
• Why we recommend: not only are you getting a spectacular drag and burlesque performance, but you'll also be tucking into endless pizza and drinks

Tequila Mockingbird in Covent Garden is throwing a Bottomless Hoedown Brunch on Saturdays, and it's set to be a boot-stomping good time. Tickets are £52.92 and include 90 minutes of bottomless drinks and pizza, with drag and burlesque shows, bingo, line dancing and plenty of country tunes.

With a central London setting and limited availability, it's the perfect excuse to let loose. They also host bank holiday specials at their venues in both Covent Garden and Putney.

• Location: 61-63 Tower Hamlets Road, Walthamstow, E17 4RQ
• When: third Thursday of every month
• Price: from £11
• Why we recommend: these shows are equal parts seductive and unsettling, transporting you into a Lynchian world

For dark, twisted and seductive evenings filled with cabaret and burlesque in London, head to none other than The Double R Club in Walthamstow. Evenings are presented by aberrant host Benjamin Louche and take you on a glamorous journey to cinematic and saucy depths.

These shows are inspired by the weird and wonderful world of David Lynch, from the jazz ambience of Twin Peaks to the the absurd world of Eraserhead. What's more, tickets start from £11 per person so it's a super affordable, sultry evening too.

• Location: 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9HD
• When: various dates 
• Price: from £17.60 per person
• Why we recommend: roll on up to journey through burlesque, vaudeville and Hollywood musical performances, from Cabaret and Chicago to Burlesque and The Last Showgirl

Step into a dazzling world of feathers, sequins and smoke-filled cabaret at The Kino Show. Expect unforgettable performances in a celebration of the greatest showgirls ever captured on film.

From the artistry of Sally Rand and the brilliance of Josephine Baker to the allure of Golden Age icons like Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth, this incredible show traces the evolution of the cinematic pin-up across generations. Grab your tickets to an epic night of entertainment from just £17.60.

• Location: 1 Phoenix Street, Soho, WC2H 8BU
• When: various dates
• Price: from £22 per person
• Why we recommend: you'll find a real variety of shows here, and after 35 years, it's clear these guys know what they're doing

London's best places to watch burlesque? Having been around for more than 35 years, The Phoenix Arts Club is showcasing a fabulous array of performers at its saucy cabaret shows and themed dinners. Venture over to the Soho saloon for striptease and sips, with a whole lot of talent on the stage.

You can find something almost every night, and they're open until late for post-show drinks. You can also buy a yearly membership for just £150, getting you access to all their excellent entertainment.