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Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)

Every 3rd Friday Through September 18th.
Friday, June 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
18th St & Castro St | 18th St & Castro St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

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Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)

Castro Night Market

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season.

The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, drag, and local vendors.

The market will run every third Friday of the month from March through September, with free admission.

Each month, the Castro Night Market will feature:

  • 30+ local exhibitors, including artists, makers, and vintage sellers
  • Two performance stages with live music, drag shows, and other local talent
  • Food and drinks, including vendors plus neighborhood spots serving outdoors
  • Extra programming, including interactive installations and pop-up entertainment

Castro Night Market
Dates: Every 3rd Friday (March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18)
Time: 5-9pm
Where: 18th Street between Hartford & Collingwood (Castro)
Cost: FREE | RSVP to enter raffles and get reminders

2026 Dates

The market takes place on the third Friday each month:

  • March 20
  • April 17
  • May 15
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18

Upcoming Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept) 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
Address: 18th St & Castro St, San Francisco, CA

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