Alternative Nightlife

Summer might be slipping away, but autumn in London won't disappoint. From art to dance and from theatre to clubbing, there's a plethora of cultural delights taking over the capital

From 7pm to 7am, London living doesn't stop while you're sleeping - explore the capital's overnight events, from all-night cafes and clubs to early-morning street markets, night fishing to watching the dawn break over the Thames

A bike isn‘t just for commuting. Why not try Rollapaluza, or bike polo?

Kate Hutchinson checks out the London rockabilly scene and the best clubs

It’s messy, foreign, intermittently magical and beautiful to watch: dance and physical theatre pieces from Europe and beyond

Donald Hutera previews Russian underground performance troupe Akhe Engineering Theatre's production, 'Plug'n'Play', coming to London's Shunt Vaults in January

Alternative nightlife editor Simone Baird names her highlights of 2008, and asks the scene’s leaders to share their 12 months of mayhem

Fed up of crappy pantos, grotty grottos and out-of-tune carol concerts? Spice up your Christmas nights out with a dose of cabaret cool