Madison Night Market Returns! 100+ Vendors, Live Music, Beloved Eats
Dynamic Downtown Street Festival Series Announces 2026 Dates
The pulse of downtown Madison is back with the return of the Madison Night Market. Taking over N. Carroll and W. Mifflin Streets on Capitol Square, State Street and Gilman Street, this year’s series promises a bigger, bolder celebration of the city’s urban culture.
Coming off record-breaking attendance in 2025 with over 129,000 visits according to Placer.ai—a 10% increase over 2024—the Night Market has become a showcase for Madison’s fast growing downtown scene. With 56 new businesses opening or announced in Madison’s Central Business Improvement District over the past 18 months, the Night Market is the iconic home for artisans, entrepreneurs, and foodies alike.
“The Madison Night Market is where the city’s heart truly beats—a high-energy celebration of the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that define our downtown,” said Matt Tramel, Executive Director of Madison's Central BID. “There’s a magic that happens when you bring local businesses and creators onto the streets, transforming the district into a bold showcase of our community’s character. We are proud to provide a platform for small businesses to shine and where neighbors and visitors can experience the incredible energy that makes Madison a premier urban destination.”
The Madison Night Market brings together iconic brick-and-mortar storefronts and the region's top makers, from State Street retailers to visiting food carts, pop-up restaurants and live music – it’s a one-of-a-kind urban street festival.
For the 2026 season, the BID is highlighting unique Madison cultural themes with live entertainment and family friendly activities, including:
• May 14 – Celebrating Madison’s AAPI Culture
• June 11 – Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride
• August 20 – Celebrating UW Madison
• September 17 – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
• October 15 – in partnership with Wisconsin Science Festival/Science on the Square
The BID will announce a full list of vendors and food trucks for the May 14 market in late April.
MAY 14 Market Details
Family Activity Zone
Bring the whole family to the Family Activity Zone at the Madison Night Market on September 18! Kids (and kids at heart) can get creative, stay active, and have plenty of fun with hands-on activities from our community partners:
- MADabolic Madison - Exercise Challenges
- MSCR - Clay on the Move. Discover the world of clay through hands-on experiences! Clay on the Move is a free mobile pottery program offering handbuilding and potters’ wheel opportunities for community members of all ages.
- Witte Artistry - Face Painting.
Music
Peace Park Music Stage
452 State Street
Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association - Lion Dance and Kung Fu Demonstrations
Buskers & Performers throughout the market
- Eric De Los Santos
- Wendy Markus
May Madison Night Market Map
The May map will be released one week in advance of the event.
State Street Participating Businesses
As of 4/14/26
Stepping out for the Night Market / Outdoor Cafe
APEX Grill
- 422 State St.
Art Gecko
Azara Hookah
- 429 State St.
Clary's Gourmet Popcorn
- 105 State st.
Ether Wellness
- 25 N. Pinckney St.
European Wax Center
- 551 State St.
Facial Collective
- 426 W. Gilman St.
Fair Trade Coffee House
- 418 State St.
Fontana Sports
- 216 N. Henry St.
FPC Live
- 216 State St.
Freedom Skate Shop
- 512 State St.
The Guild
- 668 State St.
Haven Madison
- 430 W. Gilman St.
Hawk's Bar & Grill
- 425 State St.
Izakaya Kuroyama
- 419 State St.
Le C's Patisserie & Tea House
- 411 State St.
Little Sweet
- 313 State St.
Mackesey's Irish Pub
- 317 State St.
Madame Chu Delicacies
Madison Modern Market
- 310 State St.
Michelangelo's Coffee House
- 114 State St.
Mochi
- 631 State St.
Mondays
- 523 State St.
Naf Naf Grill
- 555 State St.
oLiv
- 339 W. Gorham St. and 636 State St.
Okashi
- 542 State St.
Parthenon Gyros
- 316 State St.
Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon
- 567 State St.
Puffin Pass
- 511 State St.
Puregreen
- 634 State.
Raygun
- 670 State St.
Singlestitch
- 124 State St.
The Soap Opera
- 319 State St.
Teddywedgers
- 101 State St.
Turtle Island Dispensary
- 444 State St.
Wisconsin Design Team
- 417 State St.
WESLI
- 23 N. Pinckney
Zodica Perfumery
- 133 W. Johnson St.
In Store Specials
Ivory Room Piano Bar
- 116 W. Mifflin St. - No Cover when you mention the Madison Night Market.
Little Luxuries
- 230 State St. - Open special hours during the Night Market.
New Here Coffee
- 339 W. Gorham St.
Participating Vendors
As of 4/14/26 Vendors are added as they are confirmed
Arctic Eats
Art by Xizhou Xie
August Jones
B and D Custom Creations
Better Co.
Bubbl'r
- Madison Night Market Sponsor!
Campo Alpaca
Dahlia's Enchanted Kitchen
Donald Topp
DragonFly Farm
Driftless Quality Wear
Duck Donuts
Earth Delights
Go Eco Pure 2
The Good Jinx
Greenfield Florals
Hawburns Studio
Happy Llamas
Home Sweet Home Madison
Honeypot Beeswax Candles
Hyperbaby Games
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Stories by Amy
James Steeno Gallery
Jazzed Up Marshmallows
Just Bakery
Kue Cakes
La Prosette
Leaning Doodle
Lindsay Roake
Little Sweet Chaos
Lizbeth Design
Love U Candle
Luna Beam Luxuries
Madison Orostrata
Marigold Made
Matt Perrin Photography
Miggy's Bakes
Megan Stout's Illustrations
Mint Picks Vintage
Muskuy C&E
Nazka's Handmade
Palestine Partners
The Pastel Abstract
Pickle's Bookshelf
Porkchop's Fork Shop
Red Lantern Leatherworks
Runic Wren
Rustic Oak
Salty Provisions
SM Vinyl Creations
The Snuggly Seamstress
Spinning Handiworks
Sthoothi
Tabal Chocolate
Telsaan Tea
TL Luke Art
Uncle Muncle Caramel Corn
Urban Gardener
vntgders
Wanderlust Mobile Bookstore
Wanish Sugar Bush
Food Carts & Food Pop-Ups
As of 4/14/26
Ben's Soft Pretzels
Chillwaukee
Cinn City Smash
Crepuw
Flip's Mini Donuts
Halo Halo Food Cart
Pete's Pops
Pizza Brutta
Rollicious Creamery
Toast
Yee's Yummy Kitchen
Partner Organizations
As of 4/9/26
Alzheimer's Association
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
City of Madison Common Council
The Hmong Institute
League of Women's Voters Dane County
Madison Police Department
MGE Foundation
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Public Health Madison & Dane County
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison
