Best London Burlesque Shows

Every night is party night at Cafe de Paris and with year's of experience under its belt, the spot knows how to give you a good time. The iconic cabaret club has something for everyone, whether you fancy dinner and drinks, through to show-stopping acrobats.

For some of the best burlesque events in London, Proud City, and its sister venue in Embankment, offer stunning food with awe-inspiring acts, along with one of the best party atmospheres in town.

Gin-House Burlesque know how to throw a good party and this February is no different as the group take over The King's Head Members Club in Shoreditch. Expect a night like no other as burlesque and cabaret performers amaze with fire-swallowing, snake-handling and vintage performances.

Cabaret, cards, burlesque and a number of other forbidden pleasures are to be expected Cellar Door's High Tea & Tease night. Open every Saturday, experience one of the most raucous displays of cabaret in London, with performers like Miss Daisy Page, Vicious Delicious and the legendary Beatrix Von Bourbon to look forward to. Tickets include the show, casino chips and high tea with bubbles, finger sandwiches, cupcakes and tea.

Head to The Windmill International where every Sunday this excellent and eclectic showcase takes over for an evening of drag, dance and diversity that celebrates the history of the venue and the future of cabaret and burlesque.

Experience a cabaret show like you've never seen, as The Birdcage Cabaret introduces a live entertainment concept featuring singing, dancing and special guest acts from the worlds of comedy, magic, circus and more.

Spice up your Sunday with something out of the ordinary and head to central London where The Phoenix Artist Club is taking cabaret to the next level. Discover what makes this Soho spot a real gem, from as little as £10.

The House of Burlesque is one of London's most glamorous secrets. Tucked away underneath the streets of the West End, this UK-leading production company host an evening of stockings, feathers and fabulousness that won't fail to impress. Get set for an evening of dancing divas, tantalising tassel-twilers, cabaret and circus gliterrati at this burlesque night out in London. 

Get a little sauce in your Christmas party stocking this year as the Midnight Apothecary brings a series of fantastic and funny Christmas parties to the shaft with performances from Tricity Vogue, Victoria Falconer, Tom Carradine, Pete Saunders and Vanity Von Glow.

Nestled under the arches at Hackney Central, this slinky spot is all about the show. There's burlesque, boylesque and everything in between, with live jazz, fire breathers and a stunning lineup of performers. This isn't one to be missed.

The Courtesan is no ordinary bar and restaurant in Brixton; not only are they serving up some of the very best in cocktails and dim sum, head on down for an impressive roster of burlesque nights and live entertainment.