Soak up the end-of-summer weather and festival season with a visit to the Night Market! The final Market of 2025 is Wednesday, Oct. 1. This is a make-up date for the July Market, which was cancelled due to severe weather.
Presented by Clover®, the open-air market and entertainment venue features over 100 local vendors, artists, performers and more.
When and where is the Night Market?
The Night Market is held on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillps Avenue from 5 to 9 p.m.
“Although we are sad to see the season come to a close, we are excited to host our first-ever October Night Market,” said Stacie Callies, Executive Director of Westown Association. “After an exciting summer of events throughout the city, we’re hoping this will be the perfect send-off into fall. And if you haven’t made it to the Market yet this year, don’t miss your last chance!”
Music and vendors at the Night Market
The October Market will feature the Retro Rewind theme, taking visitors back in time to the '80s, '90s and early 2000s eras. Many of the local vendors scheduled for July will return, including All Goods, Clutch Vintage, Refresh Vintage and Fresh to Death Vintage.
A full list of vendor and sponsor booths, along with a map of the event footprint, can be found at mkenightmarket.com/october-
In the Educators Credit Union Entertainment Zone, enjoy throwback setlists from Joe Wray, DJ Mixx’chelle and Dre Llamo. See the full lineup at mkenightmarket.com/
Plus, there will be a pop-up concert series inside the Bradley Symphony Center starting at 6 p.m.
The Plaza Pop-Up is also back this month at the northeast corner of Vel R. Phillips Plaza where attendees can sing tunes at the Bars & Recreation mobile karaoke suite and enjoy a draft beverage from the Draft & Co. vintage beer truck.
See full details on the special activations at mkenightmarket.com/special-
Night Market parking and transportation
Those traveling downtown for the Night Market are encouraged to take advantage of the $3 parking rate at The Avenue structure (entrances at 615 N. Plankinton Ave. and 258 W. Michigan St.). Guests should also consider using ride share services or public transit, such as The Hop and MCTS to travel safely and responsibly.
West Wisconsin Ave. will close at 10 a.m. for event set-up at 2nd St. and Vel R. Phillips Ave., along with mid-block closures on N. MLK Dr. between Wells St. and W. Wisconsin Ave. and 2nd St. north and south of W. Wisconsin Ave. Streets will reopen after midnight.
Dates for the 2026 event will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee.
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