Nightlife in Orlando may not be the biggest priority for most, but the city – along with its several big-name theme parks – hosts an awesome range of restaurants, bars, clubs and live shows. You’ll certainly not be lacking for choice.

Downtown Orlando is packed full of nightlife options, from quaint hole-in-the-wall bars that serve a mix of regulars and tourists to giant live music arenas and all-out nightclubs.

The nightlife in Orlando is surprisingly lively and varied. Given that the city is basically the theme park capital of the world, partying isn’t usually the first thing on the mind when planning your visit. However, the Downtown core, outer suburbs and tourist epicentres such as Disney and Universal all promise an exciting mix of after-dark fun.

Many of the best nightclubs in Orlando are around the Downtown area near Lake Eola Park, a few blocks away from the historic Church Street. In terms of what to expect, Orlando packs in a surprisingly long list of clubs – some of focus more on the VIP experience, while others emphasize the live music, welcoming some of the world’s...

The best nightlife in Universal Orlando is located in and around Universal CityWalk, a purpose-built nightlife entertainment zone in the Universal Orlando complex. Most places in CityWalk require a cover charge to enter.

Just because the theme parks close after the sun goes down doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Orlando’s Disney World presents literally hundreds of things to do at night, from checking out live theatre performances to watching free parades light...

Pointe Orlando is an all-in-one dining, nightlife and shopping complex located just off the busy International Drive, a short drive from Disney.

House of Blues Orlando is one of the most famous nightlife venues at Disney World Resort – if not in the entire Central Florida region. It packs in an impressive line-up of artists from around the world.

The Beacham is one of the most famous names in Downtown Orlando’s ever-thriving nightlife scene. It also happens to be one of the largest venues about town, making it a popular place for huge live concerts.

Nightlife highlights at Disney’s BoardWalk Jellyrolls – A night of guaranteed fun and laughs, Jellyrolls is a famous venue that specialises in live piano duelling performances that often result in tipsy sing-alongs.