The Pulse of Dallas After Dark: A $15 Billion Industry

Dallas' nightlife industry is a powerhouse.

Customers at nightlife venues and businesses generate billions in economic activity, thousands of jobs, and millions in tax revenue.

A study by Visit Dallas and Tourism Economics quantifies just how vital this industry is to our city’s economy.

Economic Impact 2023


$24.4B

Total Annual Economic Impact

$15B

Direct Revenue from Nightlife

256,000

Jobs Supported by the Nightlife

$864M

State & Local Tax Revenue

5,500+

Restaurants & Food Service Venues

800+

Bars & Nightclubs
Impact by Major Districts

$967.7M

Downtown Dallas

225 establishments
12,972 jobs
$35.8M in tax revenue

$1.16B

Uptown / Harwood / Victory Park

194 establishments
11,597 jobs
$44.3M in tax revenue

$527.6M

Oak Lawn / Cedar Springs

118 establishments
4,394 jobs
$18.3M in tax revenue

$343.5M

Deep Ellum

92 establishments
2,308 jobs
$11.9M in tax revenue

$186.4M

Greenville

68 establishments
1,583 jobs
$7.1M in tax revenue

$323.7M

Bishop Arts

100 establishments
2,464 jobs
$11.6M in tax revenue
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