Nightlife Reports LTU – HRV – EST

Vilnius Case:

Vilnius has implemented a diverse and effective program to support nightlife. Gabija Liaugminaitė, Project Manager at Vilnius Night Office and her team are currently working on three core topics:

* Night culture – we've developed a grassroots music venue support plan, dedicating city funds to support small and mid-sized venues.

* Noise reduction – we apply mediation practices and follow a structured algorithm to resolve noise-related issues.

*Psychoactive substance use prevention and harm reduction – we conduct training for nightlife staff in four areas: substance use prevention and harm reduction, first aid, violence prevention, and psychological wellbeing in night work. In addition, we run awareness campaigns, public discussions, and cross-sector collaborations.

You can find more about their work here: www.vnb.lt/en

Vilnius Night Office is also active members of the Music Cities Network as well as partners in the Interreg Europe “NITIES” project, alongside eight other European cities.

Zagreb Case:

Anja Wertag from Zagreb presents a study “Night life of a city: An in situ pilot study of behavioral patterns of nightclub patrons in Zagreb” on 372 participants in nightclubs in Zagreb prior to the COVID pandemic. The study is about nightclub-going habits (i.e., frequency of going out, preferred music genres, average expenses, transportation methods from the venue), as well as their use of tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs and new psychoactive substances.

Moreover, Anja and her team are currently conducting a project “Nightlife: A Study in a Real and Virtual Context (REAL NIGHTS)” with two aims: to determine the extent and patterns of risk behaviors with emphasis on substance use in nightclubs by conducting in situ research (a continuation of the previously mentioned study); and to test the applicability of virtual reality (VR) technology in reducing harm from risk behaviors and increasing the well-being of nightlife attendees by conducting experimental research.

Tallinn Case:
Natalie Mets presents Tallinn’s Nightlife Strategy – “24-Hour Tallinn 2035”, showcasing the process of developing a forward-looking framework for a vibrant, safer, and inclusive night-time city. Her talk highlights how Tallinn integrates culture, urban planning, and community collaboration to shape a sustainable and dynamic nightlife future.