An expanded Tucson Asian Night Market returns at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, offering an evening of street food, live entertainment, and cultural festivities.
Now, the Asian Night Market moves to a larger venue to accommodate its growing popularity. For the fall event, the Heirloom Farmers Market pavilions at Rillito Park offer more space for the anticipated crowd. The venue also provides ample free parking on site.
Tucson Asian Night Market on May 10, 2025 (Photo by Jackie Tran)
The inaugural event in May took place at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center and drew an overwhelming turnout. Organizers consider the May event a first step toward making this market a regular occurrence several times a year.
Street Food & Vendor Highlights
Additionally, the night market showcases a wide range of Asian cuisines from local vendors, reflecting Tucson’s diverse dining scene. The May event’s lineup featured everything from Japanese street snacks to Southeast Asian specialties.
This fall, organizers plan to double the number of food vendors to offer even more flavors. They are still accepting vendor applications (apply here) to round out the roster, inviting local food businesses and artisans to take part.
Savory Eats
Seljan’s Mediterranean Kitchen – Turkish kabobs, gozleme & more
The Makan Bowl – Singapore satay, fried noodles
Fiesta Filipina – Filipino + fusion favorites
Nick’s Sari Sari – lumpia, pancit, halo halo
Abstract Aquariums Café – steamed buns, taiyaki, fruit sodas
Meanwhile, the entertainment lineup brings multi-sensory fun to complement the food. Attendees can expect traditional and modern performances celebrating cultures across Asia. The inaugural market featured Chinese lion dances, Korean drumming, Polynesian and Thai dances, and a K-pop dance team. Organizers plan to offer a similarly diverse program on Oct. 4. It will include live music, martial arts demonstrations, and a cosplay contest for attendees.
