Night Markets That Bring the Bay Area to Life
/ Ronnie SharpeAs 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.
Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and more!
Taking place once a month on Tuesday evenings from June through August, Hacienda Nights brings the community together for live music, local food vendors, family activities, and relaxed outdoor fun under the trees.
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.
Live music, local vendors, fresh food, and great wine bring Summer Nights to life at Santa Rosa Vintners Square! Free to join
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season!
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.
Celebrating Community for 35 years on the beautiful Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa, the Wednesday Night Market Association produces this free event for the whole family.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown San Francisco's newest block party bringing live music, street-sipping, outdoor sports watch parties, games, & more.
Get ready to chill under the stars with tasty bites, cool vibes, and awesome local finds at the 2026 Sonoma Summer Open-Air Night Market!
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).
Join us for an exciting evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!
Fillmore After Dark Presents a Special Hot August Nights Edition & Night Market celebrating soul, art and community.
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!
Cole Valley Nights is back! Come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses.
The Castro Night Market features local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of every month.
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!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Visitacion Valley Night Market, where community, culture, and local businesses come together.
Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit.
Experience 626 Night Market, the original Asian night market in the U.S., with iconic street food, handcrafted merch, and live performances.
805 Night Market is a street food festival—curated vendors, desserts, drinks, music, and pop-up shopping!
Did I miss listing your favorite night market? Let me know in the comments below.
