Research Notes: See end of article for sources and stats. In 2025, UK nightlife is being transformed by a new wave of “soft clubbing”—wellness-focused, alcohol-free events like sauna raves and coffee shop DJ sets. According to Eventbrite, there’s been a 478% increase in coffee clubbing events, and attendance at daytime music parties is up 44% year-on-year. For venue owners and DJs, this isn’t just a fad—it’s a fundamental shift in how the next generation wants to party. Sauna