NYC Office of Nightlife

Is your venue game-ready for the upcoming World Cup 2026™ tournament? With millions of visitors expected throughout , owners will have major opportunities to reach new customers + showcase the vibrancy and creativity of NYC’s business community.

As you consider hosting watch parties, creating custom menu items, and promoting your business, is sharing this guide on the tools and resources that will help you meet the world at your doorstep. 🌎🏆⚽️

Check out the guide: on.nyc.gov/gamereadynyc

📣 Download the official New York City Tourism + Conventions FIFA World Cup “Where the World Comes to Play” campaign graphics!

NYC nightlife + hospitality : promote World Cup events at your venues with these custom branded social media posts, flyers, signage, window decals, custom menus, and more!

🔗 Get the graphics ➡️ https://indd.adobe.com/view/630de1dc-f855-468d-b4a4-a76e049c785d?cid=WC26_GRPHX_PM_NYCTC_SITE_TOOLKIT&utm_medium=PM&utm_source=NYCTC&utm_campaign=WC26

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽? 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱! ⚽

The recording for our "𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆: 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽" is now live.

With millions of fans searching for the best spots to eat, shop, and celebrate, your Google Business Profile is your most valuable player. Spend a few minutes with our team to learn how to optimize your listing before the first whistle blows.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
• ✨ 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲" 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: How to show up when fans search for "group-friendly" or "outdoor seating."
• ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: Keeping your info fresh during the busiest weeks of the year.
• 📣 𝗙𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: A walkthrough of the Google Posts tool to share your offers and events.

Catch the replay 🎥 https://goo.gle/4cYzsJV

Join us 6/3 at the Conference for a special speed talk with Nightlife Grant winner & Senior Planner about her research project “: NYC Nightlife and Its Impact on Music Culture”.  

Learn more at link in bio!

Calling all uptown Manhattan bar, club & restaurant owners!

Join the Nightlife Business Operators meeting to meet + agencies, including and discuss upcoming events, best practices and free business resources.

+ Learn how to get your venue game-ready for the upcoming World Cup 2026™. 🌎🏆⚽️

📅 Thursday, June 2
⏰ 4 PM
📍 33rd Precinct

*Space is limited. Registration is required to attend.

🔗Link in Bio.

Calling all Queens-based bar, club & restaurant owners!

Join the Nightlife Business Operators meeting to meet + agencies, including and discuss upcoming events, best practices and free business resources.
 
+ Learn how to get your venue game-ready for the upcoming World Cup 2026™. Special presentation by . 🌎🏆⚽️

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 5 -7 PM
📍 Queens Theater

Register to attend. Link in Bio.

At the steps of City Hall, Executive Director Jeffrey Garcia was proud to help kick off the 20th Annual Dance Parade, happening Sat. 5/14!

This year’s theme, “The Beat Goes On,” celebrates two decades of dance, culture, advocacy, and community in New York City.

Congratulations to Greg Miller, the entire team and the incredible dancer for 20 incredible years of keeping the beat going. 🪩🕺✨

Thank you to for inviting to present at the recent nightlife business meeting and thanks for hosting.

We appreciated connecting with local operators along with partners and elected officials.

We shared resources, answered questions, and conducted training to support safer nightlife spaces.

Looking forward to continued collaboration.🪩🤝✨

Make sure your business is ready for FIFA
World Cup 2026™ with the latest information and opportunities to get involved.

Join the upcoming webinar for the latest updates with host committee and .

DATE & TIME
Thursday, May 07, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00 Noon

LOCATION
Virtual, Zoom. (Link in bio).

Topics include:

⚽️Submitting World Cup-themed events and offers on NYC Tourism and NYNJ Host Committee events calendars
⚽️Participating in NYC Tourism’s Five
Borough Winners Special (F&B outlets)
⚽️Registering with NYNJ Host Committee’s Welcome World Rewards Program
⚽️Hosting Watch Parties
⚽️Surfacing on the Al powered NYNJ World
Cup Concierge
⚽️Understanding matchday transportation plans for your guests and staff

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚

Working in the nightlife industry can be fast-paced and high-stress. The ELEVATE Nightlife Mental Health & Wellbeing initiative helps nightlife workers connect with free or affordable care, including:

• Support groups
• Substance use services
• In-person urgent care
• Harm reduction trainings
• 24/7 telehealth consultations


To learn more about healthcare organizations and services tailored specifically for nightlife, hospitality, and music industry professionals, visit nyc.gov/elevate.