Madison Night Market returns in May

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Madison Night Market will return May 14 at N. Carroll and W. Mifflin streets on the Capitol Square, State and Gilman streets. 

Over 129,000 visitors attended the Madison Night Market in 2025, according to Placer.ai  a 10% increase over 2024. 

“The Madison Night Market is where the city’s heart truly beats  a high-energy celebration of the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that define our downtown,” Matt Tramel, executive director of Madison’s Central Business Improvement District, said in a statement. “There’s a magic that happens when you bring local businesses and creators onto the streets, transforming the district into a bold showcase of our community’s character. 

The dates for the night market include 

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  • May 14 – Celebrating Madison’s AAPI Culture 

  • June 11 – Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride 

  • Aug. 20 – Celebrating UW Madison 

  • Sept. 17 – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage 

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  • Oct.15 – Partnership with Wisconsin Science Festival/Science on the Square 

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