Coming of age during the pandemic, Gen Zers’ attitudes to nightlife are being shaped by increased sobriety, anxieties, and the search for meaningful connection. With many clubs closing their doors in 2020 and an ongoing cost of living crisis, how are Gen Zers getting their entertainment kick?

Amid a cost of living crisis and heightened holiday spending pressures, many are struggling to strike a balance between managing costs and preserving the enjoyment typically associated with the season. In response, Amazon is helping its members ease the financial pressures of going to the movies.

A slice of West Hollywood glamour has rolled into West London, with formerly LA-based institution Flipper’s opening a site at the Westfield shopping centre in White City. As well as offering an alternative to clubs and bars for party-goers, it’s helping to make exercise more enjoyable.

Despite a decrease in nighttime venues and the financial pressure on people due to the cost of living crisis, partying continues to thrive. This resurgence of rave culture reflects the current disillusionment among British clubbers and serves as an act of post-pandemic expression and escapism.