Special Activations - July 16

Get ready for a night of pure nostalgia as we rewind the clock and celebrate the best of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s! From iconic throwback tunes to vintage vendors offering treasures from the past, Retro Rewind Night is your ultimate blast-from-the-past party.

Whether you grew up in these iconic decades or just love the style, the music, and the energy — this is one night you don’t want to miss!

MILWAUKEE BREWERS ART ALLEY

Located in the alley west of the Warner Theater

Stop by the Brewers Art Alley @ MKE Night Market featuring a CARCADE gaming experience featuring MLB the Show, a collaborative paint by numbers mural with local artist Lauren Marvell, DIY vinyl painting with Soul Spin, a trading card photo op, and DJ set by DJ Kenny Perez. Plus, see your favorite Brewers mascots: the Racing Sausages, Bernie & Barrel Man.

RHYTHM CAFE MKE LIVE

Located in the Ellen & Joe Checota Gallery at the Bradley Symphony Center

Milwaukee PBS and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra are teaming up for a special Rhythm Cafe MKE LIVE event at the Milwaukee Night Market! This FREE public event brings the energy of Rhythm Cafe MKE—Milwaukee PBS’s digital series celebrating the city’s vibrant music scene—into a live, intimate setting. Guests can also take a free self-guided tour of the beautifully restored Bradley Symphony Center. Don’t miss this unique evening of music, history, and community!

  • 6 p.m. - Ben Mulwana

  • 7 p.m. - Rayven

  • 8 p.m. - Stephen Hull

CLOVER CORNER

Located at the west end of Wisconsin Avenue

Clover®, the world’s smartest point-of-sale system and business management platform, is proud to once again power payments for small business vendors, who are at the heart of our headquarters hometown’s communities and economy. As presenting sponsor of the Milwaukee Night Market of 2025, Clover helps local businesses serve their customers better, faster, and more efficiently. Our dedicated Clover Corner provides tables and seating for attendees to enjoy their meals, as well as opportunities to engage with fun games and uniquely designed photo boxes for selfies.

GRAEF S’MORE LOUNGE

Located on the 310W Plaza

The community can enjoy complimentary s’mores at the Night Market thanks to GRAEF, a full-service engineering, planning, and design firm headquartered on West Wisconsin Avenue. At the S’more Lounge, you can also "upGRAEF" your s'more—a simple act of kindness with a profound impact. By donating to the GRAEF Foundation, you not only enhance your s'more but also support aspiring engineers through GRAEF Foundation scholarships. Let's gather around the fire, make every bite count, and uplift the next generation of engineers!

PLAZA POP-UP

Located on the northeast corner of Vel R. Phillips Plaza

What’s your go-to karaoke song? You can sing your heart out at the Bars & Recreation mobile karaoke suite. On the plaza, you can also enjoy a draft beverage from the Draft & Co. vintage beer truck.

Draft & Co. will open their new storefront on the Vel R. Phillips Plaza later this summer!