Argyle Night Market

Name: Argyle Night Market
Start: 2026-07-16
End: 2026-07-16
Location: Argyle

The Argyle Night Market is a recurring summer festival in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, situated on Argyle Street, the city's inaugural shared street. This free outdoor gathering showcases diverse local Asian street food alongside live cultural and musical performances every Thursday evening during the summer months.

Date: Jul 16, 2026
Location: Argyle

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Event summary

Highlights

Authentic Asian street food from local Uptown restaurants
Live musical and dance performances curated by local arts organizations
Hosted on Chicago's first designated shared street

Started in 2013 by the organization Uptown United, the Argyle Night Market is an annual tradition that blends a street festival atmosphere with a traditional open-air market. The event typically draws about 5,000 attendees each week, utilizing the pedestrian-friendly shared street layout of the Argyle corridor to create an accessible community space.

A primary draw for visitors is the selection of authentic Asian street food prepared by local restaurants. In addition to the food vendors, the market hosts weekly programming that includes live music and dance performances. These cultural showcases are organized in partnership with local arts groups to ensure a rotating variety of entertainment styles are represented throughout the season.

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