NYC’s Nightlife Economy
Impact, Assets, and Opportunities

Author: The North Highland Company, Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), and Urbane Development.

Study link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/mome/pdf/NYC_Nightlife_Economic_Impact_Report_2019_digital.pdf

Throughout its long history, nightlife has been central to New York City’s identity. The “city that never sleeps” is
a destination for dreamers and doers and an epicenter of creativity. It boasts something for everyone once the sun sets, including opportunities for dining, dancing, performing, socializing, or building a career. Over many decades, New York nightlife has launched cultural and social movements that resonated far beyond the city’s shores: from the social consciousness of beat poetry, folk music, and hip-hop, to the rhythms of jazz, salsa, disco, punk rock, and many more. New York nightlife has inspired artists and entertainers to push boundaries, and provided places for people to come together to find community, all of which contributes to the city’s distinctive energy.

Category: Economy