NIGHTMARKET.FUN 2026
THE CENTRAL TEXAS ASIAN POP CULTURE FESTIVAL
RETURNS NOV 14
TO LAKELINE PARK
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A ONE-NIGHT FESTIVAL, BY THE COMMUNITY
Lakeline Park in Cedar Park transforms into a celebration of Asian food, art, culture, and music.
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Food from dozens of kitchens starring bold flavors from across Asia
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100+ vendors and makers with handcrafted goods and cultural treasures - perfect for your holiday shopping
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20+ live performances across two stages
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A crowd-stopping eating showdown with competitive eater, Raina Huang
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An anime and gaming takeover, plus Trainer's Sandbox - a space for TCG enthusiasts
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Cinema by the Lake, an outdoor AANHPI film showcase with Alamo Drafthouse
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An Outdoor Art Gallery, Empress Lounge, kids' zone, and Tito's Bar
Navigate all of it with the free, multilingual NMF Passport, your guide to every vendor, artist, and act ...and so much more.
Saturday Nov 14, 2026
Lakeline Park, Cedar Park, TX
4 PM to 10 PM
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RUBY IBARRA
YOUR 2026 HEADLINERS
Ruby Ibarra is a Filipina-American rapper, spoken word artist, director, and songwriter from the Bay Area whose work bridges music, film, television, and culture. Known for her dynamic fusion of hip-hop and spoken word, Ruby has toured throughout the United States, Canada and the Philippines, including the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Getty Center, The Ford, and Araneta Coliseum. With longtime collaborator LASI, she is also the co-founder of Bolo Music Group, a creative company that produces and amplifies Filipino-American music and content.
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MIKEY VEE is a Filipino-American hip hop artist from Daly City who left mechanical engineering to build a music brand rooted in purpose, identity, and craft. Known for sharp wordplay, catchy hooks, and emotional depth, he’s performed at Outside Lands, SXSW, Red Bull Mic Flex, and 626 Night Market, been featured on The Filipino Channel, and was the first rapper to perform at Seafood City’s viral events.
His new album, BRICK BY BRICK, is about tearing down the walls of your past and building a world all your own from the rubble.
MIKEY VEE
THE STAGE LINEUP
THE MHART STAGE
RUBY IBARRA
MIKEY VEE
AUSTIN TAIKO
ALLIE ARNAEZ
PROMQUEEN
MINH
FRANCENE ROUELLE
MYPILOTIS
JONAVI
DJ LO•TI•ON
DJ VõA
THE ATX ARTISTS STAGE
GROOVE MOSAIC
REBIRTH MARTIAL ARTS
ATX FILIPINO CULTURAL DANCE TROUPE
QILI DANCE
AUSTIN NATYA ENSEMBLE
KATAK RHYTHMS
MOONFLOWER PERFORMING ARTS GROUP
THE DROPOUTS
ERIC CHING TRIO
EATING CONTESTS WITH RAINA HUANG
Think you've got what it takes? Step up to one of our crowd-stopping food showdowns.
3 contest options available. Sign-ups coming soon!
Raina Huang, widely known as @rainaiscrazy, is a Chinese-American competitive eater, YouTuber, and social media personality who has captivated millions of viewers worldwide with her extraordinary eating challenges. Originally from Southern California, Raina began her competitive eating journey in 2017 after discovering her natural talent for consuming large quantities of food. She quickly gained recognition for her viral challenges, including finishing an iconic In-N-Out 50x50 burger and taking on the entire Panda Express menu.
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DUMPLING DOMINATION
The contestant to finish or eat the most dumplings in 2 minutes wins!
BOBBING FOR BOBA (AGES 10-17)
Who can eat the most bobas in 1.5 minutes without using your hands (or a straw)?
PAD THAI FACE-OFF
CAN YOU BEAT RAINA?
Go head to head in the ultimate noodle showdown.
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KAIJU ART CONTEST
Kaiju (strange and mysterious beasts and creatures) drawn and submitted by you are brought to life as augmented reality (AR) creatures for everyone to track down at NightMarket.fun. Enter the Kaiju Art Contest and score a bonus drop: a $2 off your ticket promo code once tickets go on sale.
Drawing submissions due October 15.
Winners announced October 31.
GET INVOLVED
Want to help make NightMarket.fun a success?
It takes a whole community to bring the market to life, and there's a place for you in it. Whether you want to sell, perform, or lend a hand behind the scenes, we'd love to have you.
Vendors. Bring your food, art, or handcrafted goods to one of Central Texas's biggest Asian pop culture festivals. Apply to reserve your spot in the market.
Artists. Showcase and sell your work in our curated Outdoor Art Gallery. We handle every sale through our central checkout, so you can enjoy the night while your art does the work. Apply for one of our limited gallery walls.
Volunteers. We're looking for reliable, community-minded volunteers to support everything from setup to guest check-in to vendor assistance. It's a great way to meet new people, learn behind-the-scenes event production, and help create something special.
Sign up today and be part of the team that brings the market to life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NIGHTMARKET.FUN IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTER
OFFICIAL CLEAN ENERGY PARTNER
PROGRAM PRESENTING PARTNERS
THE MHART STAGE
TRAINER'S SANDBOX
THE ATX ARTISTS STAGE
KAIJU HUNT
Augmented Reality Partner
KID'S CORNER
QiQi Wang
OUTDOOR ART GALLERY
CINEMA BY THE LAKE
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PARKING LOGISTICS
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
HOTEL PARTNERS
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