- Late-night healthcare services expand in Frankfurt past 10 PM.
Frankfurt is establishing a "Night Council" to strengthen its nightlife scene. Consisting of 13 individuals from the city administration and various night-time economy sectors, as announced by the city, this council aims to keep cultural activities and services operational until late and augment the city's quality of life past 10 PM. "As a contemporary metropolis, we strive to offer cultural activities and services late into the night and create a lively city life after 10 PM," stated Economic Development Director Stephanie Wüst (FDP).
One objective is to rejuvenate and reinforce the club scene and promote the "24-hour city" concept, delivering cultural activities round-the-clock. In recent times, the night-time economy has dwindled, with several clubs shutting down and a scarcity of event spaces.
Specialization in Diverse Areas
Rather than appointing a single Night Mayor, Frankfurt has chosen a Night Council with 13 members, each in charge of a particular domain such as dining, clubs, lodgings, music and concerts, sports, and youth. "Our city should be more lively and alluring in the evening hours," said Marc Kautz, deputy managing director of the Hotel and Restaurant Association Dehoga, outlining his aspirations for the Night Council.
Well-known Frankfurt restaurateur James Ardinast aims to make the city more livable, while hotel director Rahwa Bumba underscores, "I wish our hotel guests to have an option in the city after 10 PM." Only then can Frankfurt remain appealing to international visitors.
As of now, no concrete plans are in place, with projects and campaigns being the main focus, according to Eduard Singer, head of the Night Council's business office. Citizens will also be part of the process through public meetings and hearings on specific topics.
For 2024, the Night Council has a budget of 68,000 euros from the city's budget. According to the city, tourism generates an annual turnover of 140 million euros, employing 70,000 people. However, there are no specific figures for night-time turnover.
The FDP's Economic Development Director, Stephanie Wuäst, advocated for Frankfurt to become a hub of nightlife activities, emphasizing the importance of cultural activities and services past 10 PM. The FDP's influence is further evident in the Night Council's objective to rejuvenate the club scene and promote the "24-hour city" concept.
