Girls Guide to Gigs: London’s Best Nightlife Events for Women

When you’re looking for a night out that actually feels made for you, the girls guide to gigs, a curated path through London’s most welcoming, vibrant, and woman-focused nightlife experiences. Also known as women-led nights out, it’s not just about where to go—it’s about who’s behind the bar, who’s on stage, and who made sure you’ll feel safe, seen, and excited. This isn’t the same old club scene. It’s the drag queens in Soho who’ve turned brunch into a revolution. It’s the female-owned speakeasies in Shoreditch where the cocktails are crafted by head bartenders who’ve spent years earning their spot. It’s the queer dance floors at Freedom Bar where the music doesn’t stop just because the lights come up.

These gigs aren’t accidents. They’re built by women who’ve seen how poorly the traditional nightlife scene treated them—and decided to do better. You’ll find women-led bars, venues owned and run by women, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and real hospitality over profit-driven chaos from Peckham to Camden. You’ll find queer cabaret London, live performances that blend comedy, music, and raw authenticity in spaces where LGBTQ+ women and non-binary folks can truly be themselves, with no judgment, no stares, just applause. And you’ll find girls night out London, events planned with real logistics in mind: timed bookings, no hidden fees, clear entry rules, and venues that don’t punish you for showing up with friends.

What makes these gigs different? They’re designed with the rhythm of a real night in mind—dinner before the show, a safe walk home, drinks that don’t cost a fortune, and spaces where you don’t have to explain yourself. You won’t find fluff here. Just real routes to the best venues, smart tips on booking ahead, and honest takes on what to avoid. Whether you’re into wine crawls, rage rooms, rooftop bars that stay dry in the rain, or underground clubs that play nothing but house and techno, this collection gives you the full picture. No tourist traps. No overpriced bottles. Just the kind of nights that stick with you—not because they were loud, but because they felt right.