Started in 2013 by Uptown United, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that features food from local Argyle restaurants plus live cultural and musical performances on Thursday evenings each summer. This free outdoor event draws an average of 5,000 visitors each week and continues to grow in popularity. Part market, part street festival, this vibrant and award-winning event is located on Argyle, the city’s first shared street.
In addition to the delicious Asian street food that can be found at the night market, a highlight for our guests is the live cultural and musical performances being offered weekly. In partnership with local arts organizations, we are able to bring live music, dance, and other performance styles to Uptown. As this is a free event, our goal is to make sure that ALL feel welcome at the market.
PRIZE ALERT
RSVP for each week's market for FREE to be eligible to win a prize package from local Argyle & Uptown businesses. The process will start again after each week's market so you'll have a total of 9 chances to win this year. Full details and RSVP form here!
The 2026 Argyle Night Market is presented in partnership with Choose Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events:
VENDORS
For our 12th season, the Argyle Night Market is excited to bring back a number of our past vendors while introducing you to some new vendors as well!
Vendor Applications are now closed for the 2026 season. If you would like to be added to the waitlist and/or to be added to our 2027 event outreach list, click here.
SCHEDULED VENDORS + ENTERTAINMENT
Please note vendors change for each week's line-up.
Atelier Cielyn Audrey Avril Art Ben Argenta Kress Bessie Nails Chicago Fair Trade Cutecoquette_Studio CXN ART DMApothecary Ensemble Academy Eternal Harmony Vegan Wellness Fabric Archives Fresa By Jojo Haibayo IM HOME Candles Jewelry by Carlotta Johnmichondesign Las Hadas League of Chicago Theatres Little Lunar Co Little Sweet Chaos Love.mylien LYA Jewelry Me'chic Forever Permanent Jewlery Merci D'Avance XO Miki And Izzy LLC Mutuc Clay Neoh Dynasty Orperle Jewelry Pasele Senito Pixiu Jewelry Polmula Qideas Rocket Bunny Studio Ron Jones the Artist Ruckus Teen Entrepreneurs Sapphic Lit Pop-Up Bookstore Serendipity SevenThirty Shayne Draws Food Soiled Art Spencer Trying His Best Starry Pet Snacks Studio Kwoh + Michwu Creations Sylvia's Backroom The Paper Masons The TBD Collective Threads of Yuan Transister Uncle Sunny's Xena Lopez Art
48th Ward Apna Ghar Asian Americans Advancing Justice /Chicago Chinese Mutual Aid Association Chiro One Heritage Museum of Asian Art IRPINO Real Estate League of Chicago Theatres Nothing Without a Company Rocket Tattoo South-East Asia Center Syrian Community Network Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI)
Part 1 - Presented by Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) - celebrating 50 years of community building, service, and mutual aid for our Uptown community
5:00 PM - My Tran Chicago children's librarian and vocalist celebrating Vietnamese and American culture through music and community.
6:00 PM - Taste of Indonesia Chicago jazz trio blending Indonesian influences with straight-ahead jazz.
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Part 2 - Presented by Japanese Culture Center, sharing Japanese martial arts, culture, and traditions through hands-on learning since 1977
6:35 PM – Tsukasa Taiko Traditional Japanese taiko drumming filled with energy, rhythm, and cultural tradition.
7:00 PM – Aikido Association of America – Tenshinkan Dojo A Japanese martial art emphasizing harmony, balance, and fluid self-defense techniques.
7:25 PM – JKA Chicago Sugiyama Dojo Traditional Shotokan Karate showcasing discipline, strength, and precision.
7:55 PM – Chicago Kyudo Fuko Kyudojo Experience Kyudo, the traditional Japanese art of meditative archery.
8:20 PM – Mugai Ryu Iaihyodo Traditional Japanese swordsmanship featuring precise, fluid samurai techniques.
Special thanks to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois for supporting this year’s Argyle Night Market!
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Thursday, July 23rd
Vietnamese Showcase, Chicago by Night, a tribute for Phạm Châu Nam presented by:
HAIBAYÔ, a community cultural nonprofit and café in Chicago's Asia on Argyle that celebrates local culture by supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and community through arts and cultural programming.
5:15 PM – DJ Supes Base (DJ Set) A Vietnamese-American DJ spinning a mix of nostalgic Vietnamese classics, modern hits, and global beats.
6:00 PM – Ly Kold (Rapper) Chicago rapper blending Vietnamese musical influences with hip-hop, pop, and R&B.
6:30 PM – ALYNA Chicago-based R&B artist delivering soulful vocals and heartfelt songs about love, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
7:00 PM – Đỗ Thanh Tuấn, Kim Anh & Hy Band Enjoy a lively showcase of beloved Vietnamese classics and contemporary favorites performed by local musicians for all generations.
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A Rhythm of Thailand presented by:
Immm - Dew Suriyawan Wat Dhammaram - Anny Jamjun Nue - Chamni Sripraram
5:20 PM - DJ Hotpot - Isan beats
5:45 PM - Rhythm of Thailand Klong Yao (Drum) Parade
6:00 PM - Thai classical dance and Music and Rum Wong - All together to Thai Dance Together by School of Music and Dance Wat Dhammaram
7:00 PM - Nurr Band - Thai folk instrument and house music
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From Pilsen to Argyle presented by:
HAIBAYÔ, a community cultural nonprofit and café in Chicago's Asia on Argyle that celebrates local culture by supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and community through arts and cultural programming.
5:30 PM - Charlie Glitch (DJ set)
6:00 PM – Monotone Chicago hip-hop artist blending hard-hitting beats, electronic sounds, and powerful storytelling.
6:30 PM – Aya Ito & The Banditos Enjoy soulful originals and crowd-favorite covers from Aya Ito and her high-energy band.
7:30 PM – Charlie Glitch + Manuel Canchola (Live Saxophone) A high-energy fusion of Chicago house, Latin rhythms, and live saxophone that keeps the dance floor moving.
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Chicago Drum Festival presented by:
The Chicago Drum Festival is a multi-cultural arts program showcasing drumming traditions from around the world. This collaborative performance strives to expand the awareness and appreciation of diverse musical traditions that exist beyond Western music.
SCHEDULE:
7:00 PM KPAC (Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago) 7:15 PM Chicago Pon Parai Team 7:30 PM Ayodele Drum and Dance 7:45 PM Tsukasa Taiko 8:00 PM Jam
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A Thai Cultural Journey presented by:
Immm - Dew Suriyawan Wat Dhammaram - Anny Jamjun Nue - Chamni Sripraram
5:20 PM - DJ Pop - Bangkok beats
5:45 PM - Land of Smile Klong Yao (drum) parade
6:00 PM - Ponglang music and dance and Rum Wong - All together to Thai Dance Together by School of Music and Dance Wat Dhammaram
7:00 PM - Nurr Band - Thai folk instrument and house music
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John "Vietnam" Nguyen Night Performance line-up TBA!
Join us for JVN Night at the final Argyle Night Market of the 2026 season. We will once again be honoring the memory of John Vietnam Nguyen (JVN), a Hip Hop artist who tragically lost his life saving a friend from drowning. Each year, his friends keep his legacy thriving with a concert at the final night market. Join us for JVN Night as several youth performers, hip hop artists, and friends of John will be taking the stage in his memory.
SPONSORSHIP
CLICK HERE to view our 2026 Event Sponsorship Opportunities!
Uptown United is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has organized the Argyle Night Market as a FREE event since its inception. If you’d like to support our continued efforts to cover the costs of producing this event,please consider making a donation of ANY amount.
