Madison Night Market

Madison Night Market Returns on August 20!

100+ Vendors, Live Music, Iconic Eats

The pulse of downtown Madison returns with the Madison Night Market on August 20, from 5-9 p.m. 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. 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.

August Market Details

Celebrating UW-Madison
The month of August sees the return of the UW-Madison students and staff, and Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to celebrate their incredible contributions to our downtown community. Unique cultural programming will include:

Peace Park Performance Stage
5:15pm-6:45pm - Madison Circus Entertainment is a local circus troupe bringing interactive, high-energy performance to the Night Market. Featuring stilt walkers, jugglers, and flow artists, they create engaging, photo-worthy moments throughout the event. You won’t want to miss this lively mix of circus skill, movement, and playful energy for all ages!

7pm-9pm - Secret Menu

Family Activity Zone
Fun for the whole family! Where State Street meets Capitol Square, you'll find the Madison Night Market Family Activity Zone, filled with a rotating slate of family-friendly activities to keep kids (and their grown-ups!) creative, active and having fun with community partners. The August 20 market will feature:

MADabolic Madison - Exercise challenges for all ages and ability levels.

MSCR - Play on the Move is a free, drop-in mobile play program for the community in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Play on the Move brings the FUN to your neighborhood park! Get ready for games that giggle, activities that zoom and play that unlocks the magic of imagination! Play on the Move strives to bring equitable play opportunities to more families in the Madison community.

Witte Kitte Face Painting - High-energy, kid-friendly face painting.

Buskers & Performers throughout the market

Eric De Los Santos

August Madison Night Market Map

The August Madison Night Market map will be released one week ahead of the event.

State Street Participating Businesses

As of 5/22/26

Stepping out for the Night Market / Outdoor Cafe
Adama Neighborhood Table
APEX Grill - 422 State St.
Art Gecko
Azara Hookah - 429 State St.
Canteen Taco - 111 S. Hamilton St.
Clary's Gourmet Popcorn - 105 State st.
Double Tap - 347 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.
The Flower Shoppe - 438 N. Frances 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.
Juicy Organics - 5 N. Pinckney 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.
Overture Center for the Arts - 201 State St.
Parthenon Gyros - 316 State St.
Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon - 567 State St.
Puffin Pass - 511 State St.
Puregreen - 634 State.
Ragstock - 329 State St.
Raygun - 670 State St.
Roxxy - 327 W. Gorham St.
Singlestitch - 124 State St.
The Soap Opera - 319 State St.
The Stuffed Olive - 351 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.