This section is dedicated to all things related to the Night-Time Economy in Dublin. Here, you’ll find updates on what Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Advisor has been up to, along with various initiatives Dublin City Council is implementing to enhance our city after dark. There’s also a selection of event recommendations from the NTE Advisor, in association with The Goo – The Going Out-Out guide to gigs & clubs in Dublin
The Nee Naw Returns for Autumn
After a successful summer pilot, Dublin’s Help Zone — better known as The Nee Naw — is back from Friday, September 12th, for a new 6–8 week run.
Based on Camden Street, the service will support major city events including Freshers’ Week, Culture Night, and Dublin’s first ever NFL weekend. The Nee Naw is staffed by medics, a welfare officer, and trained security, offering first aid, welfare support, directions, water, flip flops, and reassurance to anyone who needs help on their night out.
During its summer pilot, the team engaged with over 500 people in just 14 nights, providing everything from water and guidance to first aid and support for vulnerable individuals. The response from the public, businesses, residents, and Gardaí was overwhelmingly positive.
Funded by the Department of Justice, the Nee Naw is part of Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy strategy, and is being monitored as a model that could be rolled out more widely across Ireland.
📍 Find the Nee Naw on Camden Street this autumn — making Dublin’s nightlife safer, more welcoming, and more enjoyable for all.
Dublin Goes Nocturnal🌙✨
The Nocturnal Beats: Late Night Venue Trail returns for Culture Night 2025 on Friday, 19th September.
Following its hugely popular debut in 2024, this free late-night trail invites audiences to experience Dublin after dark across eight iconic venues: block, Pygmalion, Wigwam, The Grand Social, Tengu, Whelan’s, Fidelity, and The Big Romance.
From live performances and intimate listening sessions to late-night DJ sets, Nocturnal Beats celebrates the diversity, creativity, and community spirit of Dublin’s nightlife — and shines a spotlight on the essential role of venues in the city’s cultural life.
📍When: Friday 19th September 2025, late evening into the early hours
📍Where: 8 venues across Dublin City Centre
🎟 Admission: Free (venue details and ticket links to follow)
Launched in 2024, Nocturnal Beats has quickly become a highlight of Culture Night, offering a fresh way to explore the city and its after-dark culture.
Safe & Sound:
Free Safety Training for Dublin’s Night-Time Economy
The Safe & Sound initiative offers 12 months of free online training for businesses and workers in Dublin City and the other eight Night-Time Economy pilot areas.
The short, practical modules cover:
- Anti-sexual harassment
- Bystander intervention
- Drink spiking awareness
- Safeguarding
- Violence against women and girls (VAWG)
Alongside the training, 17 new policy templates are available nationwide to help pubs, venues, festivals, restaurants, and cultural spaces adopt best practice in safety, welfare, and vulnerability support.
Developed by Night-Time Economy Solutions (NTES) in partnership with Ireland’s nine Night-Time Advisors and funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Safe & Sound is a key part of Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Strategy.
How to get involved:
- Businesses in pilot areas, including Dublin, can sign up via the Bundle: Irish NTE Advisors
- Learn more about the Dublin_City_action_Plan.pdf
What Else Is Happening?
There’s plenty happening behind the scenes! We’re collaborating with various venues and promoters, as well as engaging with Dublin’s top cultural institutions. We’re also in discussions with the NTA, Irish Rail, and other transport agencies to develop late-night transport solutions. Working closely with the DCC City Coordination Team, we’re developing safe spaces and initiatives, with even more projects in the pipeline. Stay tuned!
The links below will give you a comprehensive look at what’s been happening over the last few months.
