Madison Night Market

Name: Madison Night Market
Start: 2022-08-11T16:00:00
End: 2022-08-11T20:00:00

Aug 11, 2022 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

May 6, 2022

1:51 PM

Beth Skogen

The TacoCat Creations booth at a 2019 Madison Night Market.

Madison Night Market invites local vendors, artists, musicians, chefs and more to showcase their crafts on the sidewalks of State and Gilman streets on a select few evenings throughout the summer. Special guests include Bucky Badger, at Peace Park from 4-4:45 p.m.; and music at the park will be by Japanese Taiko drumming group Beni Daiko and the John Masino Band. Organized by Madison's Central Business Improvement District and in partnership with the city of Madison, the Madison Night Market is a celebration of local businesses and the creative work of the people of Madison. The market will also pop up in downtown Madison August 11 and September 8. Find a list of participants at visitdowntownmadison.com.

press release: Madison Night Market is a celebration of Madison's unique and inspiring creative culture. #MNM

Vendors showcase handmade products, local art, artisan gifts, prepackaged foods and fresh produce. The event includes live music, artists, special visiting food carts and pop-up restaurant experiences. We are thrilled to bring the 2022 market BACK to State Street and Gilman Street in the heart of downtown Madison.

The 2022 Dates are 5/12, 6/9, 8/11, and 9/8. From 4pm – 8pm everyone is invited to come celebrate all things Madison.

June 9 Market Details

SPECIAL GUEST

Everyone’s favor Badger – Bucky Badger will be at the Market to kick it off! Stop by Lisa Link Peace Park, located at 452 State Street from 4 – 4:45 to meet and have pictures taken with Bucky with the market or with the WI State Capitol.

Entertainment

Music (Lisa Link Peace Park): 4:30 - 5:30pm : Madison Japanese Taiko drumming group Beni Daiko; 6 - 8pm : The John Masino Band; and buskers throughout the market.

Beni Daiko is Madison’s premiere mainland taiko drumming group. This Japanese Taiko Group was founded in November 2012. "Beni" means "deep red" in Japanese, representing Madison, and "Taiko" means drum. Their goal is to teach, preserve, and perform the ancient art of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese musical expression that combines mental discipline and physical demand. The group’s mission is to introduce a facet of Japanese culture through teaching and performing for people of all ages. Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madisonjapanesetaikobenidaiko

The John Masino Band is a rock band from Madison featuring John Masino, Bobby Duncanson, Michael Masino, Brian Dahl, and Bob Kennedy. This award-winning band won Best Guitarist in the 2022 Madison Music Awards, as well as Best World Album for "Phase into Change". They have opened shows for: Kool And The Gang, Cheap Trick, KC and The Sunshine Band, Quiet Riot, and many others. The JMB band is currently rehearsing and recording a new song for an upcoming video release for the summer of 2022. Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnMasinoBand

State Street Participating Businesses As of 5/19/22

Art Gecko, Azara Hookah, Boulders Climbing Gym, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Shoppe, Clary's Gourmet Popcorn, Culture Collectives - Ardorposh, Culture Collectives - CEOs of Tomorrow & imPACTful Creations, Culture Collectives - Madame Chu, Culture Collectives - MarcheIsa, Diamond's Cafe, Dubai Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar, Fair Trade Coffee House, Fontana Sports - Open until 7pm!, Four Star Video Freedom Skate Shop - Featuring Briarwood Leather, IT'SUGAR, J&P Fresh Market, Jewelers on State Street, Kilwin's, Knuckleheads CBD and Vapes, Le C's Patisserie and Tea House, Luchador Tequila & Taco Bar, Mackesey's Irish Pub, Michelangelo's Coffee House, Naf Naf Grill, Nick's Restaurant, Parthenon Gyros, Rocket Repair, Sencha Tea Bar, So Simple Shop, The Soap Opera, Sookie's Veggie Burgers, Soul Love and Light, Teddywedgers, Tropic Jewel, Wisconsin Gift Market