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# Night Time Economy

Posts in this archive: 20

- [Culture After Dark: Three Ways Cities Are Supercharging the Night-Time Economy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/culture-after-dark-three-ways-cities-are-supercharging-the-night-time-economy.md) — Cities from Guangzhou to Toronto are increasingly placing culture at the heart of their night-time economies. Our 5th Edition World Cities Culture Report  shows that what was once an overlooked policy area is now firmly mainstream: 97% of cities are actively supporting night-time initiatives.
- [Night-time Economy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/night-time-economy.md) — From Melbourne to Montréal, cities are recognising that what happens after dark is an integral part of their identity, culture and economy.
- [Introduction and Key Findings ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/introduction-to-world-cities-culture-report.md) — Culture is emerging as the defining force of resilient cities, driving identity, wellbeing, and economic vitality in the face of global instability, from climate change to technological disruption. Data from the World Cities Culture Report shows cultural participation and creative industries are rebounding after the pandemic, but unevenly—highlighting the urgent need for sustainable tourism, affordable workspaces, and inclusive cultural policies.
- [Urban Renewal: Beijing’s cultural strategy transformed former industrial site into thriving Shougang Park ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/shougang-park-urban-renewal-2.md) — On the outskirts of the capital, Beijing’s cultural strategy has transformed a vast 863 hectares steel production site into a unique visitor destination, positioning Shougang Park as a model for urban development, and industrial heritage revitalisation. By capitalising on the 2022 Winter Olympics, Beijing repurposed Shougang Park’s industry structures – like blast furnaces and cooling towers – into thriving ecological, cultural and recreational spaces that boosted tourism and the night time economy.
- [How Chengdu became a destination for spectating online video game tournaments](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/chengdu-esports-policy.md) — Chengdu’s comprehensive esports policy is transforming the city into a national destination for gaming tournaments by investing in venues, events, and clubs, while leveraging culture and technology to enhance its global identity and urban development.
- [Cultural Innovation: Expanding 2,000-year-old Guangzhou Flower Market’s cultural offering](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/guangzhou-flower-market-cultural-heritage-innovation.md) — Guangzhou’s 2,000-year-old Spring Festival Flower Market, now recognised as national intangible cultural heritage, blends ancient Lunar New Year traditions with modern innovations like drone shows, street food, and riverside events to drive cultural tourism, the flower industry, and the nighttime economy.
- [How night-time cultural policy can regenerate town centres](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/bromley-night-time-enterprise-zone-cultural-regeneration.md) — In 2022, Bromley became one of the first boroughs to join the Mayor of London’s Night Time Enterprise Zone programme. Using strategic cultural programming and evening activation – like Library Lates and a Winter Lights Festival – the initiative significantly reversed high street decline, boosted footfall and positioned the town centre as a safe, welcoming, and culturally vibrant destination after dark by providing experiences for all.
- [Stockholm’s Nobel Week Lights Winter Festival](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/stockholm-nobel-week-lights.md) — Held each December during the Nobel Prize celebrations, Nobel Week Lights invites artists to create large-scale light installations inspired by Nobel-winning discoveries. The free festival reimagines Stockholm’s public spaces during its darkest month, with artworks designed to engage all ages and backgrounds. In 2024, 1.7 million people experienced 16 installations including student works, multilingual tours, and interactive events. The festival boosts civic pride, cultural access, and Stockholm’s global visibility through light and science.
- [Balancing resident needs with a vibrant, sustainable night time economy in Amsterdam](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/amsterdam-agenda-for-night-culture-2023-2026.md) — Amsterdam’s Implementation Agenda for Night Culture 2023–2026 is a strategic plan to strengthen the city’s night time economy through 15 targeted measures. It addresses key challenges like noise complaints, lack of affordable space, and barriers for emerging creatives. With initiatives including a noise reduction fund, talent subsidies, and feasibility studies for new venues, the agenda supports a vibrant, inclusive nightlife while aligning with broader cultural and community goals.
- [Barcelona’s Night Commissioner Alcaldessa de Nit](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/barcelona-night-commissioner-acaldessa-de-nit.md) — In early 2025, Barcelona City Council appointed its first Alcaldessa de Nit (Night Commissioner), aligning the city with international best practice in night-time governance and positioning it as the first municipality in Spain to adopt this model.
- [How Dublin used culture to strategically boost its nightlife ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/dublin-night-time-economy-strategy-2.md) — In 2024, Dublin launched a new Night-Time Economy Strategy to reimagine nightlife as a key pillar of civic and cultural life. Led by the city’s first Night-Time Economy Adviser, the plan expands late-night cultural programming, enhances transport, and improves safety. With flagship events like Dublin By Night Fest and St. Patrick’s After Dark, the strategy promotes inclusive and vibrant after-dark engagement while piloting welfare services and safer city experiences.
- [Brussels by Night Enhancing safety for all](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/brussels-by-night-city-safety-strategy-2.md) — Launched in 2022, Brussels By Night demonstrates how city governments can transform nightlife safety through strategic partnerships with venue operators and city partners. Deploying incident response care teams at nighttime events, open air festivals and in nightlife districts has also helped prevent and manage gender-based and sexual violence, as well as drug and alcohol related incidents – while preserving vibrant nightlife culture and creating a safer nighttime economy.
- [19 Cities Selected To Participate In Third Round Of The Leadership Exchange Programme](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/announcing-third-round-of-leadership-exchange-programme.md) — Nineteen global cities have been selected for the World Cities Culture Forum’s third Leadership Exchange Programme, enabling city leaders to share and scale cultural strategies that drive thriving, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.
- [Nanjing's immersive experiences usher in a new era for cultural heritage](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/nanjings-immersive-experiences-usher-in-a-new-era-for-cultural-heritage.md) — How the city of Nanjing is accelerating using new digital technologies to enhance and market cultural heritage, helping to increase revenue and facilitate the integration of culture and tourism.
- [From dusk till dawn: expanding London's Night Time Enterprise Zone model](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/london-night-time-enterprise-zone-pilot-project.md) — Night Time Enterprise Zones are designed to support and grow the night time economy on local high streets or in town centres. In 2019, London Night Time Commission called for a Night Time Enterprise Zone fund for LOCAL boroughs AND a pilot project was launched by the Mayor of London which is now being expanded.
- [The resurgence of London: 'Let's do London' and its remarkable impact](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/lets-do-london.md) — The Mayor of London launched the ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign targeting Londoners, domestic day trippers and overnight stays. The aim was to inspire confidence, increase consumer spend Iand bring people back to experience London’s leisure, retail and culture to drive recovery.
- [Sydney's bold al fresco programme pays off: culture thrives in the open air](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/sydney-al-fresco-city.md) — The state government held a Summer Summit with the City of Sydney and other stakeholders to discuss ideas to re-ignite Sydney’s economy and encourage more people to visit, eat, shop and enjoy the city centre. The result was the Al Fresco City programme.
- [Taipei's art festivals reimagined: online overtures during the pandemic](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/taipei-online-festivals-plan.md) — With the arrival of pandemic lockdowns, festivals could not take place in-person, and were redeveloped in online formats.
- [A new tune: policymakers collaborate with the live music scene to future-proof the sector](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/edinburghs-live-music-revival-music-is-audible.md) — With music venues closing, the live music community in Edinburgh needed support to enable a thriving live music scene and encourage a more supportive environment for live events.
- [Why Amsterdam's night-time economy needs protecting and promoting](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/night-vision-the-night-has-the-future.md) — Amsterdam has always been renowned for its nightlife, from its underground scene to world famous nightclubs, parties and festivals. The night scene has also been a place where collaboration and new artforms have often evolved