What are the ten best university cities or towns for student nightlife during the 2025/2026 academic year?

Cape Town tops the list of African cities with the best nightlife. Known for its scenic beauty by day, the city transforms after dark into a buzzing hub of rooftop bars, beachfront lounges, live ...

Lagos has once again earned global recognition, securing the 14th position in the latest ranking of the world’s best nightlife cities, and placing second ...

Canvas has unveiled its 2025 Student Nightlife Index, a ranking of the UK’s top university cities for students looking to make the most of their nights out alongside their studies ...

Cape Town has ranked 11th in Time Out's Best Cities for Nightlife Right Now! We're also loving the fact that three other African cities - Lagos, Cairo and Marrakesh - claimed some shine on the list.

Secondly, it's just been crowned the global nightlife capital. It tops Time Out's 20-strong ranking of the best cities in the world for nightlife for 2025.

The UK's nightlife has lost its mojo—can it be saved? Venues are in crisis, with more closures than ever — but superclubs, sober parties and new government powers could save the after-dark ...

Paul Marshall is a travel writer who has been in Japan sampling the cuisine, he joins Nightlife to break down some of the customs.