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

August 21 Market Details

Celebrating Wisconsin & Its History

Celebrate the rich culture of our state at the August Madison Night Market with the theme “Celebrating Wisconsin & Its History.” Enjoy music, makers, and memories that honor Wisconsin’s heritage while exploring everything the market has to offer.

🎹 Dueling Pianos in Francis Plaza – Piano Fondue brings high‑energy performances to the Madison Night Market, with lively polka interludes paying tribute to Wisconsin’s musical roots
🛍️ Little Milwaukee – a special section featuring Milwaukee‑based vendors alongside representatives from Visit Milwaukee will will be bringing a little Brew City flavor to Madison
🗺️ Historical Walking Tour of Downtown – pick up your free map at the Visitors Center (452 State St) and discover the stories behind some of Downtown Madison’s most historically and architecturally significant buildings and businesses

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!) engaged and entertained. Stay tuned for a new batch of activities for each market in 2025. The August 21 market will feature:

Madison Parks' Clay on the Move
A free art project with Boy Scouts of America

Music

Peace Park Music Stage
452 State Street

5:00 - 6:30pm: Soggy Prairie
7 - 9pm: Secret Menu

Buskers & Performers throughout the market

5:00 - 9:00pm: Eric De Los Santos, Capitol Square
6:00 - 8:00pm: Becca Murray, 300 Block of State Street
6:30 - 8:30pm: Tucker Skaar, 200 Block of State Street

August Madison Night Market Map

The August map will be released one week ahead of the market.

State Street Participating Businesses

As of 7/21/25

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.
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.