Large crowds, physical interaction and sweaty dance floors – not the ideal place for the common practice of social distancing. Nightclubs, bars and late-night music venues have been hit arguably the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many will be lucky to see any light at the end of this never-ending tunnel. Entertainment venues were the first to close at the beginning of the pandemic and will be the last to open, but how is COVID-19 really taking a toll on these venues and is there any hope for the future?