Mayor Richard Parker said the sector facds “its most challenging period in decades”.
Birmingham lost 163 firms among cultural, entertainment or food and drink venues and those who supply them between March 2020 and September 2024, according to the Night Time Industries Association.
The commission will sit for six months from autumn 2025, and members will attend about six meetings, eventually producing a report for the mayor and West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
“Our night-time economy is a crucial part of what makes the West Midlands a vibrant place to live, work, and visit,” said Mr Parker.
“That’s why I’m going to be working side by side with industry leaders, businesses, and communities to help this sector not just survive, but thrive.