As cities come alive after dark, how we govern the night shapes culture, safety and urban identity. In this session, Mirik Milan (VibeLab, NL) and Azucena Micó (Sound Diplomacy, ES) explore how music and nighttime culture strengthen communities and redefine cities. Combining global research with hands‑on leadership in nightlife governance and music‑city strategy, they reframe the night as a vital civic, cultural and economic space.