The well-known UK cultural media recently announced the world’s best cities for nightlife in 2024. From hundreds of cities, 13 cities were selected for city evaluation with the best nightlife quality. In the end, the famous “party city” Rio de Janeiro of Brazil won the championship, followed closely by Manila and Berlin.
LONDON, UK (Merxwire) – Time Out, a well-known urban cultural media from London, recently announced “The World’s 13 best cities for nightlife” in 2024. From hundreds of cities, 13 cities were selected for final evaluation and series analysis, and the final results were released. The famous “party city” Rio de Janeiro in Brazil won the championship, followed by Manila in the Philippines and Berlin in Germany in second and third place.
The rankings surveyed thousands of residents in hundreds of the best cities to find the best cities for nightlife in 2024. In addition to understanding their favorite nightlife venues and experiences, we also investigate the quality aspects they value and the range of expenses they are willing to bear. After integrating these data, the cities with the lowest overall scores were eliminated, leaving the cities with the highest scores in each country. Concerning expert opinions, 3 nightlife capitals worthy of attention in the future were nominated to complete the list.
The cities ranked 4th to 6th are Guadalajara in Mexico, Austin in the United States, Lagos in Nigeria, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Manchester in the United Kingdom, Budapest in Hungary, Accra in Ghana, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Taipei and Singapore. Some of these 13 cities are legendary nightlife cities that we are familiar with, and some may not be on your pocket list. But every city is a great place to put on your dancing shoes and have a great time after dark.
Ranked first, Rio de Janeiro, a bustling seaside city in Brazil, received a high score of 90 for the quality of its nightlife. Hosting the world’s largest Rio Carnival party, it has rich nighttime food and carnival party culture. The bohemian bar in Lapa is the most famous nightlife highlight area, with live music performances, dance halls, and spontaneous street samba parties. It is well deserved to win the first place in nightlife.
Now come to Rio de Janeiro to experience the party culture. In the lively Botafogo district day and night, Alba and Vian Cocktail Bar have become weekend dance floors and emerging food hot spots. The streets have never been busier since COVID-19 ended. From Glória to the port district, the rhythm of samba resonates at every urban turn, attracting beautiful people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Morro do Pinto has become a trendy destination, but Lapa’s timeless bohemian style remains charming, with Brazilian-inspired cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere that draws crowds every night.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, scored 78 points and ranked second because of its lively neighborhoods with an impressive variety of affordable nighttime food. Of the 13 cities selected this time, Manila is known as the “cheapest” city for nightlife that won’t drain your bank account. Locals describe the city as beautiful, bright, and vibrant after getting off work. Food markets and bar districts such as Divisoria, Poblacion, and Bonifacio Global City are popular. Salcedo Village is also worth a visit with its many restaurants, bars, and current favorites.
Ranked 3rd is Berlin, Germany, ranking first among all European cities participating in the survey. Its nightlife quality score is 82 points, and affordability is 48 points. It is world-famous for its many historic “legendary clubs” and technology parties. The iconic Tresor and Matrix nightclubs are highly praised by locals, and the lively districts of Friedrichshain and Warschauer Straße are also worth visiting. Different nightlife styles such as outdoor raves, beach parties, and ambient listening bars have their favorites.
Taipei also squeezed into the 12th best nightlife city this time, ranking second only to Manila and ahead of Singapore among Asian cities. The nightlife quality score is 72 points, and it is rated as a balanced nightlife city. It has a variety of nightlife cultures and can meet the needs of different ethnic groups. The government also holds large-scale tourist activities, such as the culturally rich Nuit Blanche and the New Year’s Eve party at the end of the year, which attract many people to participate. It has been ranked among the top ten New Year’s Eve cities in the world several times.
Night markets with many snacks, such as Shilin Night Market, Raohe Night Market, and Fengjia Night Market, are loved by everyone. Restaurants and bars with high-quality and leisurely tastes, nightclub culture in the Xinyi Project District, and KTVs where you can sing from night to morning are also very popular. There are also a variety of hand-cranked drinks that people love to drink. Another interesting feature, and one that many tourists must do in Taipei, is the hot pot restaurants that are open until late at night, bringing a wonderful end to everyone’s busy day.
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, there have been many rumors about nightlife due to the temporary closure of outings and entertainment activities, coupled with rising prices and costs. For example, young people no longer go out for night activities or the era of nightlife is over. But that’s not entirely true. We can only say that nightlife culture has indeed changed. The era of super clubs is over, replaced by listening bars, word-of-mouth carnivals, and outdoor activities. That is to say, sober and energetic nightclub activities are popular. Country music is filling American dance floors, even British dance floors are packed, and a new nightlife culture is emerging.