Experience the Night
Shape the Future
20+ Cities
100+ Initiatives
50+ Policymakers
5 Global Partners
1 Common Mission
The Initiative
The night-time economy forms an essential pillar of urban life, encompassing far more than entertainment alone. From mobility and healthcare to logistics, hospitality, culture, and creative industries, these diverse activities keep cities vibrant and functioning after dark.
The Activities
The Activities
Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building
Strengthening skills through thematic webinars and city-to-city peer learning visits, enabling policymakers to explore practical solutions for night-time mobility, safety, cultural programming and energy-efficient lighting.
Collaborative Policy Development
Cross-city working groups and governance templates that support the co-creation of integrated night-time policies, addressing licensing, sound management and public transport after dark.
Advocacy & Global Cooperation
Global events and partnerships with international organisations that advance the night-time economy, shaping shared agendas and embedding nocturnal policies into wider sustainability frameworks.
Community Engagement
Showcasing success stories, inclusive night-time initiatives and opportunities for collaboration, encouraging active participation across the network.
CALLS & SEMINARS
Join our series of seminars and discussion calls, where experts and participants come together to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and explore key topics. We invite you to take part, engage in meaningful conversations, and connect with a growing community.
The Founders
Global Cities After Dark
is co-founded by
Municipality
of Braga
Braga is the capital of the northwestern historical and cultural Minho Province in Portugal. The city has guided as Lead Partner the network Cities After Dark, the first URBACT network of cities exploring different dimensions of the night-time economy.
Nighttime
Foundation
The Nighttime Foundation is a global nonprofit dedicated to transforming nightlife through innovation, education, and community empowerment. Emerging from VibeLab’s advocacy work, it connects nightlife creators, industry networks, and governments to foster vibrant, inclusive, sustainable nightlife worldwide.
