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2025 “Castro Night Market” Pride Celebration + Drag/Queer Block Party (SF)

Friday, June 20, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE
18th and Castro | 18th and Castro, San Francisco, CA

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2025 “Castro Night Market” w/ Local Art, Food, & Pride (SF)

Ted Eytan via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 

The Castro Night Markets event series is a program bringing some exciting life and community spirit to the Castro. The Night Market series will feature local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of select months.

2025 Castro Night Market Schedule:

18th Street & Castro St, San Francisco, California 94114, United States

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Castro Night Market Announces Star-Studded Lineup for June 20 Pride Celebration

San Francisco, CA — In celebration of Pride Month, the beloved Castro Night Market returns on Friday, June 20, with its biggest, boldest edition yet—featuring iconic headliners, dazzling performances, and an expanded footprint in the heart of the Castro.

The free event will run from 5 PM to 10 PM at 18th & Castro, now stretching one block further up 18th Street toward Diamond to make room for an evening packed with community, creativity, and fun.

Taking center stage are legendary drag powerhouses Jorgeous, Kylie Sonique, and Willam, along with a special DJ set by the one and only Lady Bunny. Hosting the evening’s festivities is San Francisco drag royalty Sister Roma, bringing heart, humor, and fierce looks to the mic.

This special Pride edition of Castro Night Market will feature:

  • Three stages of electrifying drag and queer entertainment by SF’s top local talent
  • 30+ local market vendors
  • Art, activations, and interactive spaces
  • Surprise guest appearances, and fun around every corner

“Castro Night Market continues to grow as a celebration of our community’s creativity, resilience, and joy,” said Nate Bourg, President of the Castro Merchants Association. “For Pride, we’re turning it up louder, queerer, and more fabulous than ever.”

Upcoming 2025 “Castro Night Market” w/ Local Art, Food, & Pride (SF) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Night Market, Outdoors, Shopping & Fashion, Sponsored
Venue: 18th and Castro
Address: 18th and Castro, San Francisco, CA

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