Madison Night Market

Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the 2025 Madison Night Market season. This year’s market dates are May 8, June 12, August 21, September 18, and October 16, from 5-9 p.m.

Madison is famous for great shopping, amazing food and a talented arts scene, and the Madison Night Market brings our urban experience together in celebration. Vendors mix with existing State Street retailers to showcase handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, artisanal foods, and fresh produce. The event includes live music, special visiting food carts, and pop-up restaurant experiences.

Photo Credit: Beth Skogen Photography

October 16 Market Details

Science on the Square

Madison Night Market and the Wisconsin Science Festival’s Science on the Square join forces for an evening that blends shopping, science, and celebration in downtown Madison. Stroll State Street to discover 100+ local artists, makers, food vendors, and live performances. Explore hands-on science experiments, interactive demos, and family-friendly activities that spark curiosity for all ages. This free, one-night-only fusion event is where creativity and innovation meet in the heart of the city.

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:

Adults vs Kids Fitness Challenge – Test your strength and stamina in a fun showdown hosted by our sponsor, MADabolic Madison .
Art Project from Kids in the Rotunda - Join our friends from the Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda program for a fun and easy craft project.
MSCR Outdoor Play - MSCR brings outdoor kids' activities to the Capitol Lawn for our final Madison Night Market of the season.

Music

Peace Park Music Stage
452 State Street

Troye Shanks, 5:30-7:30PM
Wisconsin Singers, 8:00-9:00PM

Buskers & Performers throughout the market

Eric De Los Santos, 5:00-9:00PM - 100 Block of State St
Wendy Marcus, 5:00-9:00PM - 200 Block of State St
Chad Moritz, 6:00-8:00PM - 400 Block of W Gilman

October Madison Night Market Map

State Street Participating Businesses

As of 9/23/25

Stepping out for the Night Market / Outdoor Cafe
APEX Grill - 422 State St. - Serving bulgogis and rice with a few popular drinks outside.
Azara Hookah - 429 State St. - Store wide sales (excluding tobacco)
Canteen Taco - 111 S. Hamilton St. - Find them on N. Carroll St.
Carnelian Art Gallery - 221 King St. - Coming to the market!
Cheba Hut - 453 W. Gilman - Coming to the market! $2 Off any size Sammie (Sub)
CIVIC Media
Clary's Gourmet Popcorn - 105 State st.
Colectivo Coffee - 583 State St. -
Comfort Fuel - 439 N. Frances St.
Facial Collective - 426 W. Gilman St. - Coming to State St.! Enter to win.
Fair Trade Coffee House - 418 State St.
Fontana Sports - 216 N. Henry St. - Clearance apparel & footwear up to 50% off! Your favorite brands - The North Face, Patagonia, Cotopaxi, SmartWool, & more!
FPC Live - 216 State St.
Freedom Skate Shop - 512 State St. - All Sale Footwear Outside $45 Vans, New Balance, Lakai and more!
Haven Madison - 430 W. Gilman St. - Coming to the Market!
Hawk's Bar & Grill - 425 State St.
Ian's Pizza - 100 State St.
Izakaya Kuroyama - 419 State St. - We will offer special menu and traditional Japanese street food cooking in front of our customers!
Jewelers on State Street - 550 State St.
Killer Mane Salon - 528 State St.
Knuckleheads CBD & Vape - 520 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.
Naf Naf Grill - 555 State St.
Okashi - 542 State St.
oLiv - 339 W. Gorham St. and 636 State St.
Parthenon Gyros - 316 State St. - 15% off Wine
Puffin Pass - 511 State St.
Ragstock - 329 State St.
Roxxy - 327 W. Gorham St.
So Gong Dong BBQ - 559 State St. - Stepping out for the market!
So Simple Shop - 148 E. Wilson St. - Coming to Mifflin St. for the market!
Sunshine Daydream - 619 State St.
Teddywedgers - 101 State St.
The Soap Opera - 319 State St. - FREE scarecrow craft with every purchase during the Madison Night Market
The Stuffed Olive - 351 State St. - Flatbread and Martini Combo for $22
Tropic Jewel - 449 State St. - Sterling silver rings [$5+] & special deals on select handmade jewelry!
Turtle Island Dispensary - 444 State St. - Free popsicle.
Wisconsin Design Team - 417 State St.
WESLI - 23 N. Pinckney
Wisconsin Cheese Mart - 119 State St. - Open late during the market!
Zodica Perfumery - 133 W. Johnson St.

In Store Specials
Best Western Premier Park Hotel & The Post Restaurant - 22 S. Carroll St. - Stop in to inquire about special offers at the hotel and Post Restaurant.
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.