The demise of the nightclub

How big is the sector?

The night-time economy – including restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other night-time services – contributes 6% a year to the UK’s GDP and accounts for 8% of employment. In 2022, that meant that in terms of consumer spending, the night-time economy was worth £136.5bn, according to the Office for National Statistics (the most recent full year available). Within the overall sector, the “night-time cultural economy” – including live music or dance venues, cinema, theatre and comedy – was