As night falls across the Bay Area, streets come alive with lantern-lit lanes, sizzling grills, live beats and a vibrant mix of culture and cuisine. Here are some of the standout night markets when the lights go down:

SAN FRANCISCO

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May 7

2nd Street between Market and Howard

DFT – Downtown First Thursdays

2nd Street between Market and Howard

Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and more!

2nd Street between Market and Howard

Jun 20

Kern & Diamond

Glen Park Night Markets

Kern & Diamond

Glen Park will host a series of summer night markets the third Saturday of each month, June through September. From 4 to 8:30 p.m., Kern Street and its parking lot will sparkle with crafts from local artists and makers against a backdrop of live music and DJ sets.

Kern & Diamond

Jul 9

Valencia Street & 17th Street

Valencia LIVE!

Valencia Street & 17th Street

A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season!

Valencia Street & 17th Street

Jul 18

22nd Avenue & Clement Street

Richmond Night Market

22nd Avenue & Clement Street

We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue.

22nd Avenue & Clement Street

Jul 23

Folsom Street between 6th and 12th

SOMA Nights

Folsom Street between 6th and 12th

Big SOMA Is Back in Big Motion! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month through September. Look out this season for flying dancers, canine flautists, dumpster ball pits, kinky circus games, hypnotic igloos, unilateral costume parties, commanding DJs, bountiful jam bands, and so much more.

Folsom Street between 6th and 12th

Jul 24

Downtown San Francisco

Bhangra & Beats Night Market

Downtown San Francisco

San Francisco’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration brings its “Bhangra meets Bay Area energy” to one of downtown’s most iconic arts destinations for the first time—landing at Yerba Buena Gardens.

Downtown San Francisco

Jul 24

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Off the Grid

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

San Francisco's free monthly Friday night market: 25+ food trucks curated by Off the Grid, 50+ craft vendors, live music, creative workshops, and stunning waterfront views.

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Jul 31

Front Street

Fridays on Front St

Front Street

Downtown San Francisco's newest block party bringing live music, street-sipping, outdoor sports watch parties, games, & more.

Front Street

Aug 14

Fillmore

Hot August Nights- Fillmore

Fillmore

Fillmore After Dark Presents a Special Hot August Nights Edition & Night Market celebrating soul, art and community.

Fillmore

Aug 14

Grant Ave (between Sacramento & Jackson)

Chinatown Night Market

Grant Ave (between Sacramento & Jackson)

This event is FREE and open to all! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors as we kick off a new era for San Francisco. Let’s make history together!

Grant Ave (between Sacramento & Jackson)

Aug 20

Cole Street, between Carl and Parnassus

Cole Valley Nights

Cole Street, between Carl and Parnassus

Cole Valley Nights is back! Come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses.

Cole Street, between Carl and Parnassus

Aug 21

18th & Castro St.

Castro Night Market

18th & Castro St.

The Castro Night Market features local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of every month.

18th & Castro St.

Aug 28

Leland Avenue - Between Bayshore Ave & Peabody

Visitacion Valley Night Market

Leland Avenue - Between Bayshore Ave & Peabody

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Visitacion Valley Night Market, where community, culture, and local businesses come together.

Leland Avenue - Between Bayshore Ave & Peabody

Sunset Night Market – Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Sep 25

Irving Street, from 20th to 25th Avenues

Sunset Night Market – Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Irving Street, from 20th to 25th Avenues

Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit.

Irving Street, from 20th to 25th Avenues

MARIN

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Aug 7

Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place

Dancing Under the Lights

Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place

Join us for an exciting evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!

Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place

Aug 21

F-G St. in the West End

West End Block Party

F-G St. in the West End

Enjoy eight unforgettable Fridays filled with music and community spirit, all generously sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. Don’t miss out on the fun—bring your friends and family to experience the best of San Rafael’s West End!

F-G St. in the West End

EAST BAY

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Aug 5

Locust St.

Locust Street Festival

Locust St.

Locust Street Festival (formerly known as First Wednesday Street Fest) is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and connection. This is a free public event and all are welcome (including your furry friends).

Locust St.