Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the news that San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! The market will take place on the second Thursday of each month through October, with the aim of continuing for at least two years if successful.

The night market will feature performances from local artists on stages set up by Mission businesses and community groups. One stage, hosted by Blondie’s, a local cocktail bar, will feature live music. Another stage will highlight the neighborhood’s Carnaval traditions, and a parking lot will host a market for indigenous artisans. Local restaurants will set up tents with additional seating to serve food to visitors, while vendors will offer a variety of goods and activities.

On Valencia Street between 16th and 19th Streets—in the American Indian Cultural District—the second Thursday of every month from May to December of 2025 from 5-10pm.

Explore happenings, happy hours, and deals at local businesses
Savor local food and delicious drinks
Shop with amazing brick and mortars and pop-up market hosted by the American Indian Cultural District and American Indian Cultural Center
Dance to live music in the streets curated by Carnaval SF, Blondie’s and The Chapel
Make art, play games, and hang out!
The market is part of an effort to support the neighborhood and bring more visitors to the area. Valencia Street has faced challenges with declining foot traffic, and organizers hope the event will help bring more people to the street. The market will be funded by donations to the Civic Joy Fund, which has previously supported night markets in other parts of the city, including Chinatown, the Richmond, and the Sunset.

In addition to the market, the event will also contribute to the city’s expanding network of “entertainment zones.” The Valencia Night Market will be one of five designated zones in San Francisco, made possible by a state law from Senator Scott Wiener that took effect last year. The law allows businesses with a music venue license to apply for entertainment zone status, which permits them to serve alcoholic beverages to pedestrians within certain hours.

The event is being organized by the Civic Joy Fund, the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association, the Mission Merchants Association, and Into the Streets, a local event planning business. The mayor’s office is also supporting the event. Local businesses have expressed support for the closure, noting that similar past events have had a positive impact on the area.

Construction work on Valencia Street is expected to move the center bike lane to the curbside, preparing the street for the market. Organizers are hopeful the event will provide a boost to the Mission District and help support local businesses.

For more information please visit the link below:

https://sf.funcheap.com/city-guide/san-franciscos-newest-night-market-coming-valencia-street/