Best London Burlesque Shows

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.

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.

Head down to The Rosemary Branch Theatre in Islington, where you'll be treated to a brilliant performance of burlesque talents from artists who are developing new work. Stars include Lilith Devine, who is showcasing her newest cabaret performance Got An Itch To Scratch.

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 £12, Ms Larissa Thorne will welcome you with charm and show you to your seat for an evening you'll be talking about for weeks.

Dive into a realm of surreal spectacle at Cabinet Sinistro: Apocalypse, where cabaret fuses with ritual and the raw energy of a live black metal band for a night beyond imagination. Expect striking corpse-paint visuals, ceremonial theatrics and a two-course feast as the evening unfolds into immersive chaos with burlesque, dark circus and other twisted delights.

Tickets start from £52, promising a one-night plunge into opulence and darkness through uncompromising live performance.

The Courtesan is no ordinary restaurant. Not only does this Brixton haunt serve up some of the very best in cocktails and dim sum, but they also have a lineup of jaw-droppingly good burlesque nights and live entertainment. 

London Cabaret Carnival takes over Wonderville, just off Leicester Square, with their Friday night events. From comedy burlesque artists to acrobats, contortionists, magicians, drag singers, aerialists and more, each show has a unique lineup featuring some of the best at their craft.

Tickets start from £25 for performance-only entry, while you can also upgrade to include a premium table reservation and two or three-course pre-theatre meals at nearby restaurants.

For dark, twisted and seductive evenings filled with cabaret, 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. What's more, tickets start from around £10 per person so it's a super affordable, sultry evening too.

London's best places to watch burlesque? 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 £49 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.

The Kino Show takes you on a wild journey through the films, music and icons that defined the 1980s - all with a beautifully burlesque twist. Expect sultry performances and glamorous tributes to the likes of Queen, Billy Idol, Phantom of the Opera and Star Wars.

You're invited to join in on the night of nostalgia, so throw on your best neon wardrobe, crimp your hair, pull up your leg warmers or pop in your shoulder pads. Tickets to this trip back in time at the Two Brewers start from just £13.75.

For a spellbinding performance that's just the right combination of sassy, glamourous 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.