Things to do in London at night

1.A West End show

Musicals and plays every night in the theatres around Shaftesbury Avenue and Covent Garden.

Tip: TKTS in Leicester Square sells same-day discounted tickets.

2.Jazz at Ronnie Scott's

London's most famous jazz club, on Frith Street since 1965.

Tip: Book for the main show; the late show is more relaxed.

3.Comedy in Soho

The Comedy Store near Leicester Square and Soho Theatre run stand-up most nights.

4.Shoreditch bars

Cocktail bars, rooftop bars and late venues around Shoreditch High Street and Old Street.

5.Sky Garden after darkFree

The free gardens stay open into the evening, with the City lit up below.

6.Late museum openings

The British Museum stays open late on Fridays, and many museums run monthly 'lates' with bars and music.

7.An evening on the South Bank

The river, the lit-up bridges, the National Theatre and the BFI cinema.

8.Camden live music

Small gig venues and pubs that have launched bands for decades.

9.Evening at Shakespeare's Globe

Open-air plays in summer; candlelit shows in the indoor Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in winter.

10.Night views from the London Eye

The last rotations of the day show Westminster lit up.