Way too crowded. that's cus everyone knows this night market has a lot to offer. a lot of energy. definitely not a relaxing place to go if you're looking to stroll slowly. you better keep walking and keep that pace so you dont block everyone. lot of food options, some activities, and various performers including Martin Yan (super charismatic guy!). The set up is good that the booths are in the middle so you can walk down one side of the street then make a U and come back the other way to see the rest. street parking only, very difficult to find. just do everyone and yourself a favor and take/support Muni. happy this event brings a lot of business to the mom and pop shops on Irving! read more

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A great addition to the Sunset and if you want to see Yan Can Cook, we'll he's cooking here. It's a booming night market. Don't let the 5pm light crowd fool you because by 7pm it's shoulder to shoulder packed. Long couple blocks of street vendors with expensive food. We paid $13 for a couple pieces of lumping and $7 for one empanada and all other $8 for flan just ro give you an idea of the prices here. But, it's a social thing with friends that was fun. Supporting local businesses and small business owners is always a plus in my book! read more

Sunset Night Market - Street Vendors Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful night experience Family oriented. Fun games and hula hooping. Neighborhood street parking was challenging so take public transportation or Lyft, etc. Food wasn't bad, glad there were sit down restaurants opened. Looking forward to the next time! read more

We went last night 2/27/2026 and it was very festive! The great weather yesterday really made it a tee shirt and shorts event. Basically your typical street fair but a greater percentage of the booths are food vendors so you have a tremendous selection of culinary delights to pick from. In addition, many of the the Irving street restaurants are open as well. People having a great time with carnival games, mahjong, live entertainment, martial art demonstrations, chinese dancing, musical artists so much going on. We arrived early to grab a near by parking spot. Many cars circling the neighborhood looking for parking and rush hour traffic. Plan accordingly folks. I have to say I enjoyed this more than regular street fairs! read more

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The Sunset Night Market in the Outer Sunset (Irving Street from 20th to 25th Avenue) was the perfect evening -- warm weather, clear skies, and even Karl the Fog stayed away. The kickoff on Friday, February 27, 2026 (5-10 PM) marked the first of four Sunset Night Markets this year, celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse with food, culture, music, and live entertainment. Crowds of all ages filled the streets, creating a lively atmosphere that truly captured the bold spirit of the Fire Horse. I loved seeing the community come together in such a joyful celebration. Vendors lined the street offering everything from food and clothing to candles, hats, and unique finds. Kids' activities and a play area added to the family-friendly vibe, while mahjong tables drew both players and spectators. Dessert spots like Gong and the ever-popular Stinky Tofu stall had long lines of curious (and hungry!) visitors. A true celebration of community -- supporting local businesses and Sunset merchants along Irving Street. Upcoming 2026 dates: June 12, September 25, December 11. read more

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There are lots of festivals during the Summer and Fall in San Francisco. Lots of the festivals happen usually during the day on the weekends but on the weekdays they usually happen in the night time. On an Autumn stroll in the Sunset there is revival of The Sunset Night Market. The Sunset after dark happens on Irving street between 19th Avenue to 26th Avenue on Fridays on the end of the month . There are lots of vendors during the Sunset after dark. There were clothing and jewelry vendors and lots of food vendors. The Sunset Night Market is good because Irving street already has good restaurants and the street vendors bring other types of food which aren't available on Irving. It was pretty warm after 6pm and I had grab some butterscotch Sundae on Friday night at Mister Softee. It was delicious and a bit sweet because of the butterscotch sauce drip. I also had the gumbo from Gumbo Social which was tasty and had a smokey flavor. There also live music and other spectacles. One of the funnest street festivals in San Francisco. It's located a few blocks from a San Francisco "landmark"called "Golden Gate Park "there is an adventure to "embark" at "Sunset after dark " Although the recall election in the Sunset in San Francisco was "controversial "this is in person event and not "virtual "you can get a soft serve ice cream at Mister Softee and grab some gumbo from vendors like "Gumbo Social" or go to the restaurants and stores on Irving street zoned " commercial " read more

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We had another night market on Irving Street and it was bustling with people - most looking for food. I smelled a distinct whiff of stinky tofu and Lo and behold, there's a stall that sells it! Granted it's 5 times the cost of one portion if bought in Taiwan but let's call it 'import tax.' I'm just happy to eat something that truly reminds me of a Taiwan night market! The line was long but I ended up chatting with someone in line who used to live nearby, and we moved to order fairly quickly. If you haven't tried it, I dare you to take a bite! read more

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Glad to see Sunset Night Market return for the Big 26! I went around 5 pm while the sun was still out and stayed till 8pm and man it was became elbow to elbow as it get darker. Very fun , got to see the SF Mayor again and its always a great to him at the local events. Plenty of stalls and trucks with food, clothing, etc. Always great to return to Irving st! read more

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I went last year with some coworkers and had a great time, so when some suggested going again this year I happily agreed. This year's iteration spans more streets than last year's, and included more activities and performances. Some of us took a picture with Martin Yan last year, and he was here again signing cookbooks and taking pictures. We split up and bought different things to try, which I think is the best strategy for these events. We shared these items: Beef and lamb momos (Nepalese dumplings) Eggettes (original & green tea) Lamb skewers Lumpia Popcorn chicken Pork skewers Ube turon My favorite bite of the night were the Ube turon from Street Stix! They were super crispy and filled with banana and jackfruit. Not only was the ube sauce pretty to look at, but it added a nice flavor. *Verdict: Great way to spend a Friday evening and would definitely come back again! read more

Sunset Night Market - Street Vendors Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was the first of many more to come if the organizers get their wishes. Lots of different food vendors, some vendors selling items, and lots of games for the kids. Entertainment was happening in a couple of different places, but it was hard to see because it was so crowded. I think all the merchants on Irving Street benefited from having the crowd there; lines were at each restaurant, boba shop, and bakery's doors. Very enthusiastic and friendly crowd, so this premier night market has to be deemed a success! We'll see what happens if they hold them every month as the organizers suggested! read more

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The first night market to open locally in SF with food trucks, food vendors and game booths as well as local artists. It definitely attracted a huge crowd! Every vendors we visited were very nice and some offered free samples like German chocolate cake, kombucha and giveaway whistles and drinks. I look forward to next recurring event - hopefully with more vendors and local businesses and additional streets blocked so it's easier to walk around. read more

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First time I attend this night market and I wasn't disappointed. It was a huge section of Irving, from 19th Ave to 26th Ave. They had tons of vendors, booths, and best of all... TONS OF FOOD. Omg, if it weren't for the fact that I had lunch with a friend earlier, I would've been stuffing my face. BBQ, UBE stuff, Mochi doughnuts, Sweets everywhere, Boba drinks, Veggie/Vegan stuff, and all types of different culinary delights. They also had a ton of local businesses selling everything from art, magnets, stickers, aromas, photography, and even pet toys. (Yes I ended up buying something for my cats because what kind of cat dad would I be if I didn't?) The vendors were all great and very happy to be out there selling their wares. The few spots we visited we were given amazing service and the prices weren't out of this world. The only GRIPE for this event... PARKING or lack thereof... I drove around for 30 minutes looking for parking and finally decided to park at a place I knew (shhh) a ways down the road and I called a Lyft to take me there. Otherwise I would've spent more time driving in circles. Word of advice, get there early, there is A LOT to see and the 4 hours they are open will finish faster than you expect. Mainly because there is just SO MUCH to see! I can't wait for the next one and I'll be prepared with my walking shows and tote bags for all the local businesses I'll be buying stuff from, that I REALLY don't need, but... life is short and why not! read more