Cities After Dark

Night time economy for sustainable growth

Edited on 25/02/2026

01/06/2023 31/12/2025

Ongoing
  • Action Planning Network
  • Social cohesion
  • Local economy
  • Urban planning
  • Public space

Life in cities continues even after dark. The 'Night Economy' is made up of activities that are essential for a city to function 24 hours a day and play a significant role in the global economy. It covers diverse sectors such as mobility, entertainment, hospitality, emergency services, security, logistics, services, etc.
Nightlife is an important factor for tourism in many cities, which faces various challenges such as safety, regulation and environmental impacts (noise and light pollution). It is up to the authorities to balance the development of the night-time economy with the quality of life of residents.
The night-time economy is dynamic and has a significant impact on urban life. It offers economic, cultural and social opportunities, but also requires careful management to deal with its specific challenges.

Summary

PARTNERS

Lean Partner : Braga - Portugal
  • Varna - Bulgaria
  • Zadar - Croatia
  • Málaga - Spain
  • Tallinn - Estonia
  • Nicosia - Cyprus
  • Paris - France
  • Genoa - Italy
  • Budva - Montenegro
  • Piraeus - Greece

Timeline

First Transnational meeting on 13-15 November in Braga, Portugal.

Transnational Meeting of Paris 28 - February 2024 to 1 March 2024

The first online thematic seminar of Cities After Dark - The different management models

Study visit to Berlin - 28 February 2024 to 1 March 2024

Online Seminar - Gender Equality in the Night-Time Economy

Transnational Meeting of Piraeus - 3 July 2024 to 5 July 2024

Online thematic seminar - Business Actors and Local Community in the Night-Time Economy and the Use of Urban Planning Tools

Transnational Meeting of Nicosia - 2 to 4 October 2024

Online thematic seminar - Measuring the Impact of the Night-Time Economy

Online thematic seminar - 15-Minute City and the Night-Time Economy

Transnational Meeting of Malaga - 22 to 24 January 2025

Transnational Meeting of Genoa - 2 to 4 July 2025

Study Visit to Zadar - 12 to 13 June 2025

Study Visit to Varna - 19 to 20 June 2025

Online thematic seminar - Innovative Urban Mobility at Night-Time

Online thematic seminar - Funding Strategies For Night-Time Economy

Online thematic seminar - Improving the Environmental Impact of the Night-Time Economy

Lead Expert