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Beth Skogen Photography

DON'T FORGET THE DOGGZ.

Food at a past Madison Night Market.

Downtown Madison turns into an open-air celebration during the Madison Night Market, a seasonal showcase of local culture and creativity. Stretching along State and Gilman streets and parts of the Capitol Square, the market features more than 100 vendors offering everything from handmade art and artisan foods to vintage finds and fresh produce. Add in food carts, live music and rotating themes — like June's focus on Madison sports — and you’ve got a bustling street fest with a hyperlocal heartbeat. Future dates this summer are June 12, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 16; find vendor lists and info on entertainment at madisonnightmarket.com.

media release: Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) welcomes the entire community to the return of the expanded Madison Night Market on June 12, from 5-9 p.m. Last year’s expansion onto N. Carroll and W. Mifflin Streets on Capitol Square is back, along with State Street and Gilman Street, showcasing more local artisans and food vendors in the heart of Madison’s fast-growing downtown district.

Celebrating Madison Sports!

Get ready to meet some of Madison’s favorite mascots at the Madison Night Market! Forward Madison FC's “Strut” and the Madison Mallards' “Maynard” will be on-site bringing the energy and handing out goodies to eager fans. Plus, the Madison Nightmares women’s softball team will be there repping the city’s newest sports sensation. Come snap a selfie, score some goodies, and show your hometown pride. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to hang with your favorite local teams!

Madison is known for great shopping, amazing food and a talented arts scene, and the Madison Night Market brings our urban experience together in celebration. Vendors and State Street retailers combine 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.

NEW: 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 June 12 market will feature:

• Madison Mallards, Forward Madison & Madison Nightmares: Layer on your hometown sports gear and head down to the market to meet your favorite teams. Participate in pop-up activities with Forward Madison and the Madison Mallards on the Capitol Lawn and find your favorite teams' mascots roaming the market. Fun for the whole family!
• Madison School & Community Recreation Mobile Programs: Visit Play on the Go and the mobile Art Cart for kid-friendly activities that channel your child's creativity and imagination.

Live music lineup

Peace Park Music Stage – 452 State Street: 5:00 - 6:30pm: Mona Augustin, 7 - 9pm: Kat & the Hurricane

Capitol Square @ State Street: 5:00-9:00 p.m. – Eric De Los Santos

200 Block of State: 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Wendy Lynn Marcus

Frances Street Plaza: 6:00 p.m. – Becca Murray

The most up-to-date market details can be found here: https://madisonnightmarket.com

Follow along on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/madisonnightmarket/

And on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/madisonnightmarket/

Stay up to date on ALL downtown events here: https://visitdowntownmadison.com/events/