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It was a rough year for nightclubs

By Neda Ulaby

Published December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM CST

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A number of promenant nightclubs and music venues closed across the country in 2025, part of an ongoing trend driven by high rents, decreasing alcohol consumption and monopolization.

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Neda Ulaby

Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.