Since 2001, more than 60 cities have established nighttime commissions or individual leaders who act as conveners, innovators, and strategic thinkers to ensure safety, cultural vibrancy, and economic development at night. Sometimes informally referred to as "night mayors" or "night czars," these roles vary widely from city to city.
24HourDallas is one of these not-for-profit grassroots groups. Meet a few nighttime advocacy enterprises from around the world that have survived the coronavirus pandemic.
Association of the Movement of the Historic Center of Asunción is a non-profit civil entity that brings together entertainment companies located in the city's center.
🔗 Visit Sentí El CentroThe mission of 24HourDallas is to create a safe, vibrant, and diverse nighttime culture in Dallas for businesses, residents, and guests.
🔗 Visit 24HourDallasThe Los Angeles Nightlife Alliance is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to building a safe, equitable, and thriving nightlife ecosystem in Los Angeles.
🔗 Visit LA Nightlife AllianceMTL 24/24 is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of a safe, vibrant, and inclusive nightlife in Montréal.
🔗 Visit MTL 24/24The NYC Hospitality Alliance is a not-for-profit trade association formed in 2012 to foster the growth and vitality of the hospitality industry in New York City.
🔗 Visit NYC Hospitality AllianceThe Philadelphia Nighttime Economy Association is a nonprofit organization that advocates for a safe, vibrant, and equitable nightlife in Philadelphia.
🔗 Visit Nighttime PhillyColectivo Nocturno SLP is a grassroots organization advocating for the development of nightlife culture and economy in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
🔗 Visit Colectivo Nocturno SLPAmsterdam's Night Mayor Foundation is one of the world's first nightlife advocacy organizations. The foundation works to balance the interests of nightlife venues, residents, and the city government.
🔗 Visit NachtburgemeesterFecasarm is a Catalan federation of associations of music venues, concert halls, and nightlife establishments, advocating for the nightlife industry in Barcelona and Catalonia.
🔗 Visit FecasarmFree The Night is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating a safe, progressive, and culturally rich environment for nightlife in Northern Ireland.
🔗 Visit Free The NightGive Us The Night is an independent volunteer group of professionals operating within the night-time industry, campaigning for positive changes to nightlife in Ireland, with particular regard to music and cultural events.
🔗 Visit Give Us The NightJapan Nighttime Economy Association goal is to make Japanese cities, culture, and tourism at night more fun and attractive from a global perspective. It wishes to utilize the diverse resources of the night to create new industries and new jobs.
🔗 Visit Japan Nighttime Economy AssociationVienna Club Commission benefits the Viennese club culture. It offers advice, workshops, know-how, and a pool of experts, as well as networking and mediation between all players in the club culture.
🔗 Visit Vienna Club CommissionVilnius Night Alliance is a pressure group that advocates for better nightlife regulation and development. Its primary goal is to protect the cultural, social, and economic value of nightlife in Vilnius.
🔗 Visit Vilnius Night AllianceThe City of Austin has a vibrant music and nightlife scene supported by city programs and initiatives focused on the creative economy.
🔗 Visit Austin Music & EntertainmentDetroit's nightlife and entertainment scene is supported by city initiatives focused on economic development and cultural vibrancy.
🔗 Visit City of DetroitFort Lauderdale has established nighttime economy initiatives to support its entertainment districts and tourism industry.
🔗 Visit Fort LauderdaleIowa City has developed programs to manage and support its downtown nightlife and entertainment district.
🔗 Visit Iowa CityThe NYC Office of Nightlife serves as a central point of contact for nightlife establishments and works to balance the needs of businesses, residents, and community stakeholders.
🔗 Visit NYC Office of NightlifeOrlando's nighttime economy is a significant contributor to the city's tourism and entertainment industry.
🔗 Visit City of OrlandoPittsburgh has developed nighttime economy strategies to support its cultural and entertainment districts.
🔗 Visit City of PittsburghThe San Francisco Entertainment Commission regulates and supports the city's entertainment venues and nightlife industry.
🔗 Visit SF Entertainment CommissionSeattle's Office of Film + Music supports the city's nightlife and music ecosystem through policy advocacy and industry development.
🔗 Visit Seattle Film + MusicToronto's nighttime economy is supported by city programs focused on cultural development and entertainment district management.
🔗 Visit City of TorontoWashington DC has established a dedicated office to support and regulate its nightlife and cultural economy.
🔗 Visit DC NightlifeHelsinki stakeholders wanted less bureaucracy and more courage from the city as it taps into the unused potential of Helsinki at night. Night Liaison Salla Vallius was hired to ensure that nightlife is heard in the city's decision-making.
🔗 Learn More About HelsinkiAmy Lamé is London's Night Czar and is tasked with ensuring that London thrives as a 24-hour city. Amy's role involves championing London's nightlife both in the UK and internationally. The Night Czar also chairs the Night Time Commission.
🔗 Visit 24-Hour LondonGreater Manchester's Night-Time Economy Adviser Sacha Lord was appointed to develop, discuss, and deliver plans that will develop the city-region's nightlife, making it stronger, safer, better-connected, and more diverse.
🔗 Visit Greater Manchester NTEThe City of Mannheim operates an urban innovation and startup center it calls NEXT MANNHEIM. In that division, Dr. Matthias Rauch is in charge of Cultural Innovation and Creative Economy, as if thought of as Mannheim's de facto night mayor.
🔗 Visit NEXT MANNHEIMThe City of Melbourne's Night-time Economy Advisory Committee brings together leaders from the retail, hospitality and creative industries, government representatives, and experts in city safety and urban planning.
🔗 Learn More About Melbourne's NTEThe City of Paris Conseil de la Nuit is chaired by Deputy Mayor, Frédéric Hocquard. Far from being just a time of celebration for night owls, the Conseil believe that the night also concerns other areas: work, services, care, transport, cultural activities, safety, prevention and of course everyone's need to rest.
🔗 Visit Le Conseil de la NuitPrague City Council created a Commission for the Night Mayor, or Noční Starosta, the head of which is Jan Štern. The commission's main goal is to systematically work on long-term solutions for Prague's nightlife, reducing negative impacts while simultaneously cultivating its potential.
🔗 Learn More About Noční StarostaThe City of Sydney has a goal to provide clear direction for its after-hours economy. The interests of everyone — local business owners, residents, and visitors — are being taken into account. Public safety is of course paramount. Libby Harris is Night-Time Economy Manager.
🔗 Visit Sydney Nighttime EconomyPrimary information source: Nighttime.org/map from VibeLab