Bengaluru ranks 17th among world’s best cities for nightlife in Time Out 2026 survey

Bengaluru has been ranked 17th among the world’s best 20 cities for nightlife in 2026, placing it ahead of cities such as Accra, Singapore and Mexico City, according to a survey by Time Out. Bengaluru is the only Indian city in the list.

The ranking, published recently, was based on responses from more than 24,000 locals worldwide, who were asked about the quality, affordability, diversity, safety and community feel of nightlife in their cities. A panel of Time Out city editors, culture experts and nightlife specialists also voted on the final rankings.

Bengaluru scored particularly well, with 82% of local respondents saying it is easy to connect with people in the city. The city also received a 71% rating for the quality of its nightlife.

However, affordability emerged as a weaker area, with Bengaluru recording a cumulative 54% score for how affordable it is to go out at night.