A City Built to Host

The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy (O.N.E) serves as the City of New Orleans liaison to the nightlife industry, community, and city agencies. As a city that is built to host, our office works to advocate for the Nighttime Cultural Economy and our culture bearers while serving as the primary resource for all New Orleanians to learn more about the city’s twenty four hour economy.  

With nearly twenty million visitors annually, our status as a destination city generates over $350 million in revenue for the City of New Orleans. It is the duty of our staff to act as an advocate to the over 50,000 hospitality workers that live and work in the Crescent City. 

By coordinating city services and programs that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors, our staff will provide relevant information for nightlife and hospitality business operators, workers, performers, and patrons. Continually working to solidify our status as the premier city for food, music, and community.

Mayors Office of Nighttime Economy

(504) 658-8441 Email Mayors Office of Nighttime Economy
Gallier Hall- 545 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130

Programs & Resources

Mediate Nola

Free mediation and conflict resolution services to address neighborhood disputes.

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Business Incentives & Sustainability

Resources to help save your business money and increase sustainability.

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Service Industry Harm Reduction Workshops

Equipping hospitality workers with the tools they need to keep nightlife safe.

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Affordable parking

Providing discounted rates to workers & culture-bearers in the downtown area

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Business Resources

Access a variety of resources that are available to support you and your business.

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New Orleans Music Census

A community-led study of the entire New Orleans music ecosystem.

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Nighttime Economy
Latest News

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September 6, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Office of Nighttime Economy Seeks to Expand Safe and Affordable Parking for Local Hospitality Workers and Culture-Bearers

The City of New Orleans today announced that the Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the creation of an Affordable Parking Program designed to support workers in the service, hospitality and cultural sectors.  

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August 30, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

PERCY "MASTER P" MILLER NAMED AS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ENTERTAINMENT AMBASSADOR

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by State Representative Candace Newell, Councilman Eugene Green, Director of the Office of Cultural Economy Lisa Alexis, Director of the Office Economic Development Jeff Schwartz, Interim Director of Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy Michael Ince, and several other City leaders to announce Businessman and Music Mogul Percy “Master P” Miller as the City of New Orleans Entertainment Ambassador.  

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August 19, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Music Census Report Released: Opportunities to Support Local Music Revealed

The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE), in collaboration with a coalition of local partners, including OffBeat Magazine, The Ella Project, New Orleans Musician's Clinic, Preservation Hall Foundation and StayLocal New Orleans, is excited to unveil the results of the 2024 New Orleans Music Census. This comprehensive community-led study, conducted from May to June of this year, gathered 1,504 responses from individuals across the New Orleans metropolitan area who are involved in various aspects of the music industry. The findings are now available for public exploration at nolamusiccensus.org

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August 8, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Businesses of Parklet Permit

The City of New Orleans today announced that it is now accepting applications for the Parklet Permit. The Parklet Permit builds upon the economic development opportunity created by the City of New Orleans’ nearly four-year Pilot Parklet Program that introduced parklets as an innovative means to safely attract customers to bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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August 2, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Resignation of Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy Director

The City of New Orleans today announced the resignation of the Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE) Founding Director Howie Kaplan. Over the last two years, the office has acted as a liaison between City government and our robust hospitality industry. Building this new department from the ground up, Kaplan has supported policies and legislation that uplift our local cultural economy and advocated on behalf of the over 50,000 hospitality and nighttime workers within the city.  

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May 25, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Music Census Launches Today, Calling All Voices to Shape the Future of New Orleans Music Policy

Today marks the kickoff of the New Orleans Music Census, an ambitious endeavor spearheaded by the Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy to collect comprehensive data about the local music ecosystem. With the aim of delving deep into the heartbeat of our city, this initiative promises to be a game-changer, harnessing data to amplify the voices of those who shape our musical landscape. The census will be accepting responses at musiccensus.org/nola starting today, May 10 through May 31.

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