London is officially one of the best cities in the world in 2026, according to Time Out

"More than 24,000 people from 150 different cities around the world had their say in our survey, giving us their opinions on everything from their city's nightlife and dating scene to its restaurants and cultural hubs. We then combined their opinions with expert insight from Time Out's global network of experts to create the final ranking."

"An unparalleled music scene, world-leading restaurants, endless cultural offerings, glorious green spaces, wholesome community hubs, outstanding clubs keeping nightlife alive, - London really does have it all. It should come as little surprise to those that live here that the UK's capital city has been voted one of the best on the planet right now."

"Every year brings a huge wave of new things to see and do in London. Over the next nine months, the most exciting of those new things include the long-awaited opening of both V&A East (April 18) and the London Museum (late 2026), a major exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Frida Kahlo and the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry in the UK for the first time in 900 years."

London secured fourth place in Time Out's Best Cities with Intrepid Travel 2026 ranking, climbing one position from the previous year. The ranking combined feedback from over 24,000 people across 150 cities worldwide with insights from Time Out's global expert network. Respondents evaluated cities across multiple dimensions including nightlife, dating scenes, restaurants, and cultural institutions. London's strengths include its exceptional music scene, world-class restaurants, extensive cultural offerings, green spaces, community venues, and vibrant nightlife. Upcoming highlights include the openings of V&A East and the London Museum, a Frida Kahlo exhibition, the Bayeux Tapestry's first UK display in 900 years, new Piccadilly line trains, additional lidos, and a robust festival season featuring major artists like Lorde and Tyler, the Creator. London's theatre scene continues offering acclaimed productions.

Read at Time Out London