NIGHT MARKET SERIES
Fun for all ages, Civic Center NIGHT MARKET is a family-friendly evening of food, culture, and entertainment, illuminating the heart of Denver. Inspired by the night markets of Southeast Asia, Civic Center NIGHT MARKET showcases local culinary experiences, and cultural performers, and offers a place to eat, shop, kick back, and connect!
Civic Center NIGHT MARKET returns in 2026 for two exciting events!
2026 Schedule
- Friday, May 22: AAPI Culture Fest X Civic Center NIGHT MARKET
- Friday, July 31: Civic Center NIGHT MARKET: Homegrown Colorado
Thanks for making AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET an incredible evening with culture at every corner of Civic Center Park. See you July 31 for NIGHT MARKET: Homegrown Colorado!
AAPI CULTURE FEST X Civic Center NIGHT MARKET
FRIDAY, MAY 22 | 5-10 PM
AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET, presented in partnership by the AAPI Commission of Denver, Asian Roundtable of Colorado, and Civic Center Conservancy, is a family-friendly evening celebrating culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community in the heart of Denver. This event, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 pm to 10 pm, exemplifies how representation translates into community impact—creating a space where diverse AAPI cultures are celebrated publicly and authentically. AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET does more than entertain—it educates the broader Colorado community about AAPI heritage while providing AAPI residents with a sense of belonging and pride. AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET is The Mayor’s Office official AAPI Heritage Month event, sending a powerful message: You belong here and your heritage shapes Colorado’s future.
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EVENT DETAILS
Culture Fest Community Hubs
Cambodian Village
Chinatown
Discover Nepal
Explore Bangladesh
Filipino Barrio
Hawaiian Hale
Hmong Village
Japan Square
Kampoeng Indonesia
Korea Town
Little India
Little Saigon
Mongolia Town
Pakistan Pavilion
Sala Thai
Tibet Village
Vendors
ARTISAN ALLEY
- Art and soul by Indira
- ByhLLC
- Art by Bala
- Koyuki Aker
- Little star Art Chinese Studio
- Radna Segal
- Tatva Art Studio
- Thomas Yi
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- A Taste Of Lumpia
- Bowl Society and Sips Society
- Buenazzo Food Truck
- Coffee Sarap
- Colorado Cocoa Pod
- Cultural Confection
- Frost Bite Bakery
- Garnish Fusion
- Geisha Japanese Cuisine
- Jada’s Mochi Donuts
- KREAM Kimchi
- Magna Kainan
- mama kim asian fusion
- Momo Sushi On The Go
- Now Pho
- Onto Coffee
- Pint’s Peak Ice Cream
- POPIE1929
- Red Bus Coffee
- Rocky Mountain Momo
- SEN TEA HOUSE
- Sweet Action
- Sweet Rice Flour
- Sweetland of jjoniverse
- Syeds kitchen
- Tao Boba
- Toast Box
- TropiTai Delights
- Tum Yumz
- WeChef Kitchen
- Wildflower and Wheat
- WKND Bake
RETAIL
- Gawad Kalinga / Amihan Artisans
- Jans Jewelry Collection
- Jay’s Crap Shack
- Jini Kimchi
- Lola Severina
- Lotus 3 Studios
- Luxe Links Permanent
- Jewelry
- Mele Oli Design
- Mira Luv
- Nail Star 23
- Retex Studios
- Tea & Foliage
COMMUNITY RESOURCES & MARKETING
- Aurora Public Schools
- CIG/Peña Boulevard Project
- Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
- Power Ahead Colorado
- Allied Global Marketing/Focus Features
Performance Schedule
All performances will take place on the Celebration Stage.
Emcee: Tak Landrock
5:00 PM DJ sean
5:30 PM Denver Police Lion Dance Team
5:50 PM Mayor’s Welcome
6:10 PM Gamlen Tunas Mekar
6:45 PM Ajnai Horsehead Fiddle Center
7:00 PM Hmong Dance Academy
7:30 PM KalaCOa: Polynesian Music and Dance
8:00 PM Asian Connect Denver
8:05 PM Jasmine Flower Dance
8:25 PM Jojo Dance
8:20 PM Rocky Mountain Chinese Calligraphy Association
8:35 PM Colorado Bhangra Team
8:50 PM Filipino-American Community of Colorado
8:55 PM Payadon Cultural
9:05 PM Hawak Kamay Dance Company
9:20 PM Kpop Showcase by 3456events + Palace Studio
Plus musical sets by DJ Sean and DJ Innaseoul on Bannock Street and the Greek Triangle
*Schedule subject to change
NIGHT MARKET: Homegrown Colorado
FRIDAY, July 31 | 5-10 PM
What better way to commemorate America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th birthday than with the Centennial State’s best homegrown products—including some of which were invented in this great state! As an official Colorado 150 celebration, Civic Center NIGHT MARKET: Homegrown Colorado on July 31, 2026, in Civic Center Park, alongside Denver Art Museum’s Untitled (DAMU) will showcase the diversity of Colorado’s most tasty and famous food, beverage, and culture through community.
NIGHT MARKET hosts an all-local marketplace with handcrafted art, wares, and nonprofit resources. No celebration is complete without some of Colorado’s favorite DJ’s spinning in a silent disco and live local bands. This family-friendly community-building celebration will fill your bellies and your hearts with Colorado pride as Denver’s pre-party for the state’s official Colorado Day celebrations.
Vendor Applications Now Open
Event Details
Food
A variety of diverse cuisines from some of Denver’s favorite restaurants, food trucks and everything in between. Full vendor below!
Retail
An eclectic mix of offerings and services from Denver’s vibrant small business community. Full vendor list below!
Entertainment
Music and performances representing a wide range of Denver’s Latin Community.
Activity Zones
- Family Fun Zone – For kids and their grown-ups! Featuring games and art activities by Museo de las Americas (for ages 4-11) and Biennial of the Americas (for ages 8 – 16).
- Adult Chill Zone – Older teens and adults can kick back and relax with lawn games and a special art experience with Chicano Humanities Arts Council (CHAC) Gallery (for ages 16 and up).
Arepas CO
Baon Supper Club
Buenazzo Food Truck
Cachai Chilean Food
Chupacabra Paletas
Churros El Bajon
El cubanaso
Fritay Haitian Cuisine
Geisha Japanese Cuisine
Jessifams Aguas Frescas & Dogs
Karün Cafe
Kine Juicery
La Catrina Grill
La Cazuelas de Fer
Lazo Empanadas
Maíz Denver
Mama’s Empanadas
Nevería La Unica
Now Pho
Philly on the go
Picaera Puerto Rican Cuisine
PoPie1929
Pozzetti Gelato & Coffee
Sinaloa Bay
Sip Society
Spicy. Mexican. Food
Sweet Action
Taco Bron!
Tacos al Pastor Sahuayo
Tha MooVment
Three Lil Lemons
Tortas el General
XATRUCHO
A&P Special Events
Ambrosia Harvest
ArtistiCO
Beijos Brasil
Chi Kape’
Clari’ Designs
Cloud People Creations
Duendes tejidos
Elsas Designs
Enlaces
Frost Bite Bakery
GlamTouch
Green Belly Foods
Jays Crap Shack
Knots of Kindness
La Casita De Plantas
La Nana’s Cakes
Lazy Carrot Arts
Mactzil Boutique
Mad Hare Press
Magia Botanica
May Contain Nuts
OkkiDokki.Shop
Romero Mexican Wedding Cookies
Salsita
The KindBox
The Pottery Bunker
Urtica Candles
Violet’s bows and more
XLUSIV
Compost Colorado
Colorado Afro-Latin Arts & Dance Collective
Create áyA
Denver Human Services
Donor Alliance
Frank Azar
Friendship Bridge
Mariachi Águila
Mi Casa Resource Center
National Youth Advocate Program
Shamrock Foods
Simply Pop
IN THE GREEK THEATER
5:30-6:00pm VERENA (Latin & R&B performance)
6:10-6:40pm TANGO COLORADO (Argentine dance and lessons for attendees)
6:50-6:55pm ORIGENES DANCE COLLECTIVE (Bolivian dance performance)
6:55-7:30pm D’VERZO ANDINO (Andean & Mexican live music performance)
7:40-8:25pm ARTISTI-CO BALLET FOLKLORICO (Mexican dance performance)
8:10-9:10pm MARIACHI AGUILA (Mexican live music performance)
9:20-9:50pm SOMOS DANCE COMPANY/COLORADO AFRO-LATIN DANCE AND ART COLLECTIVE (Afro-Caribbean Salsa & Bachata dance performance and lessons for attendees)
ON THE GREAT LAWN
5-7:30pm DJ CYN
7:30-9:50pm DJ ADRIAN COVA
On Bannock St./South Lawn:
- Asian Kolache Shop
- Cachai Chilean food
- Fritay Haitian Cuisine
- Kine Juicery
- Momo Sushi On The Go
- KOCO STREET FOOD
- Philly on the go
- Pint’s Peak Ice Cream
- Radical Sasquatch Dumpling Company
- Tao Boba
On Central Promenade:
- Adriannas Sunny Sips
- Baon Supper Club
- Bryan’s dumpling house
- Everbowl
- Flavor Of Tabasco
- Geisha Japanese Cuisine
- Magna Kainan
- Momo Sushi On The Go
- Neveria La Unica
- Now Pho
- Paborito
- Roll It Up Sushi Truck
- Sweet Action
- Tum Yumz
- Uptown & Humboldt
- WeChef Kitchen
On Bannock St./South Lawn
- All Pro Realty of Denver
- Cloud People Creations
- Dandelion Studio
- Day Day Up Tea
- Eatndexplore
- Frost Bite Bakery Ltd
- In The Friend Group
- Jini Kimchi
- Kahealani Lee Designs
- Knots of Kindness
- KREAM Kimchi
- Lazy Carrot Arts
- Lola Severina
- Lotus 3 Studios
- May Contain Nuts
- Mele Oli
- Meowshroom Studio
- Mirimiraluv
- Momo Khan
- Oka General Store
- OkkiDokki.Shop
- Reborn Pretty
- Sweet Rice Flour
- The Pottery Bunker
- Urtica Candles
- U House LLC
On Central Promenade:
- Ambrosia Harvest
- Anastasia Bliss Pottery
- Beijos Brasil
- Colorado Cocoa Pod
- Elsas Designs
- Enlaces
- GlamTouch
- Jays Crap Shack
- Kindred Roots Collection
- WKND Bake
- XLUSIV LLC
On Bannock St./South Lawn:
- Amihan Artisans x Gawad Kalinga USA
- Autism Society of Colorado
- Denver Commission for People with Disabilities
- Global Village Charter Collaborative
- Halau Kalama
- PABNEEG
On Central Promenade:
- 988 Colorado Mental Health Line
- Asian Chamber of Commerce Colorado
- Convivir Colorado
- Denver Human Services
To be announced
To be announced
Visitor info
- We highly recommend biking, public transit or ride share for arrival to NIGHT MARKET.
- Due to construction in the Park, best place to enter is from Colfax/Bannock St or 14th Ave/Bannock St
- For more information on getting to Civic Center Park, click here.
FOR THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF ALL PUBLIC EVENT ATTENDEES, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE THIS REGULATIONS:
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WE ASK PETS OF ANY KIND, EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS (PERFORMING TASKS FOR A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES), BE LEFT AT HOME.
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OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED (TRUST US, THERE’S SO MUCH TO ENJOY AT THIS EVENT).
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.NO GLASS BOTTLES (INCLUDING REUSABLE).
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NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING POCKET KNIVES, PEPPER SPRAY, OR ANY OBJECTS THAT COULD BE USED AS A WEAPON
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WE LOVE CLEAN-AIR MODES OF TRANSPORTATION! PLEASE WALK BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ONE-WHEELS, UNICYCLES, OR SCOOTERS WITHIN PERAMETERS OF EVENT. BIKE RACKS ARE LOCATED AT THE DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR ROLLER SKATES, INLINE SKATES WITHIN PERAMETERS OF THIS EVENT.
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OUTSIDE VENDORS, UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATIONS, HANDBILLS, SAMPLING, GIVEAWAYS ARE NOT PERMITTED WITHIN THE PERAMETERS OF THIS EVENT.
2026 NIGHT MARKET PARTNERS
