NIGHTMARKET.FUN 2026
THE CENTRAL TEXAS ASIAN POP CULTURE FESTIVAL
RETURNS NOV 14
TO LAKELINE PARK
Psst... want a discount code? Subscribe to our newsletter for $2 off your ticket purchase.
A ONE-NIGHT FESTIVAL, BY THE COMMUNITY
Lakeline Park in Cedar Park transforms into a celebration of Asian food, art, culture, and music.
-
Food from dozens of kitchens starring bold flavors from across Asia
-
100+ vendors and makers with handcrafted goods and cultural treasures - perfect for your holiday shopping
-
20+ live performances across two stages
-
A crowd-stopping eating showdown with competitive eater, Raina Huang
-
An anime and gaming takeover, plus Trainer's Sandbox - a space for TCG enthusiasts
-
Cinema by the Lake, an outdoor AANHPI film showcase with Alamo Drafthouse
-
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
.png)
RUBY IBARRA
YOUR 2026 HEADLINERS
Meet Ruby Ibarra: NPR’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest winner, with a song featured on DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island. 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.
.png)
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
Photo by Gino Lucas
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
.png)
Think you've got what it takes? Step up to one of our crowd-stopping food showdowns.
3 contest options available.
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.
.png)
DUMPLING DOMINATION
Race to eat 20 Steamies dumplings in 2 minutes. Open to all ages. Contains wheat; vegan.
BOBBING FOR BOBA (AGES 12-17)
Kids ages 12 –17 go hands-free to slurp up the most boba pearls in 90 seconds; parent or guardian must register and sign the waiver. Contains dairy.
PAD THAI FACE-OFF
CAN YOU BEAT RAINA?
Take on pro competitive eater Raina Huang with 2 lbs of Thai Kitchen Pad Thai in 2 minutes. Adults 18+ only. Contains peanuts, soy, eggs, and oyster sauce. Meatless!
01
02
03
EATING CONTESTS WITH RAINA HUANG
AR KAIJU HUNT
Kaiju (strange and mysterious beasts and creatures) drawn and submitted by the community are brought to life as augmented reality (AR) creatures for everyone to track down at NightMarket.fun.
Here’s how it works: on festival night, the Kaiju come alive and hide all across Lakeline Park. Explore the market, and keep your eyes peeled, because a creature could be lurking around any corner, booth, or stage. Spot one, catch it, snap a photo with it in the real world, and share your find.
It’s a scavenger hunt, a photo op, and a gallery of community artwork all in one, and it’s free for everyone at the festival. Best of all, every creature you’re hunting was dreamed up and drawn by a member of our own community, so you’re chasing down real local creativity brought to life. Families, bring the kids. Collectors, see how many you can find. Everyone’s a trainer tonight.
Come ready to explore, because the Kaiju won’t find themselves.
ABOUT ILLUST.
illust. is an augmented reality discovery and publishing platform — think Pokémon GO, but for culture. It's a no-code, web-based tool that makes creating and deploying augmented reality (AR) experiences simple and accessible, co-founded by Rob McCarty, who helped launch Meta's AR product Spark AR.
Visit illust.space to start your free 10-day trial.
Robo Rabbit by David Markel
Timbula by Clara Williams
Baros by Jaime Lopez
GETTING THERE
SUPPORTED BY
&
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
There will be a shuttle service coming to and from Lakeline Station, Reed Elementary, and Lakeline Park approximately every 15 minutes starting at 3:45pm and ending at 10:30pm. The pick up and drop off location will be marked by a NightMarket.fun A-frame signboard.
FREE PARKING
Free overflow parking will be available at Reed Elementary with a free shuttle service coming to and from Lakeline Park and Lakeline Station approximately every 15 minutes. Paid on-site parking at Lakeline Park is available on a limited, first come, first serve basis via purchased parking passes on our ticketing page.
CAPMETRO RAIL - DAY PASS
Ride the CapMetro Red Line to the Lakeline station!
As a bonus, your ticket email includes a free day-pass code (limited, first come first serve). To redeem in the UMO app, create an account, open the menu, choose Redeem Code, and enter it. Each pass is good for 24 hours. Then take the free shuttle to Lakeline Park.
CEDAR PARK LINK - $5 UBER RIDES
Pay the first $5 and Cedar Park covers the next $10 of your Uber fare for rides anywhere within Cedar Park, including to and from the Lakeline station. Rail in, then LiNK the last mile to the park.
How to use LiNK
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
PRESENTING SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTER
OFFICIAL CLEAN ENERGY PARTNER
PROGRAM PRESENTING PARTNERS
THE MHART STAGE
KAIJU HUNT
Augmented Reality Partner
THE ATX ARTISTS STAGE
OUTDOOR ART GALLERY
KID'S CORNER
QiQi Wang
CINEMA BY THE LAKE
Sponsored by
TRAINER'S SANDBOX
Sponsored by
PRODUCTION PARTNERS
MARKETING
PARKING LOGISTICS
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
HOTEL PARTNERS
GRANT SUPPORT
MAKE A DONATION
Your contribution helps NightMarket.fun create meaningful events that celebrate culture, creativity, and community. By donating, you support initiatives that amplify AANHPI voices, showcase talented artists and makers, and bring people together to build a more inclusive future. Every dollar helps us organize more events, workshops, and opportunities to connect and grow our community. Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for your support!
Frequency
One time
Monthly
Amount
$5
$10
$20
$40
Other
0/100
Comment (optional)