The Market You Know. A Night You've Never Experienced.
SEATTLE, WA – Pike Place Market is a connector to Seattle’s Downtown neighborhoods – from the Waterfront to Westlake, from the stadiums to the Seattle Center, the Market is in the middle of it all. Now, locals can enjoy the Market they know in a new way, and for later in the evening. This summer and fall, Seattleites are invited to rediscover Pike Place Market after dark. Beginning Friday, July 24, and continuing the fourth Friday of every month through October, Pike Place Market will debut The Night Shift, a free monthly evening series celebrating local art, music, food, and creativity after the daytime shoppers have gone home.
Presented in partnership with the Seattle Office of Economic Development and The Rabbit Box, and as part of the Downtown Seattle Art Walk, The Night Shift transforms Pike Place Market into an after-hours cultural hub where visitors can wander through open galleries, discover handmade goods, and enjoy food and drinks while experiencing live performances under the famous Public Market Clock & Sign.
Throughout the evening, The Rabbit Box will present live performances on the main stage alongside interactive art experiences and pop-up activations across the Market. Guests will have opportunities to connect directly with artists, musicians, makers, and small business owners while experiencing the creativity and community of Pike Place Market. As part of the Downtown Seattle Art Walk, visitors can also continue their evening by exploring neighboring galleries throughout downtown.
Event Details
3:00pm – 7:00pm: Art Walk and Live DJ
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Headline Performers
Events Dates:
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026 – special Dia de Los Muertos celebration
July Music Lineup
Constant Lovers
And more!
Additional information about each month’s programming will be announced in advance. For more information, visit: PikePlaceMarket.org/TheNightShift
”The Market is an iconic landmark and active business hub for Seattle and the downtown neighborhoods,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “I am very excited to see Pike Place Market activated into an evening playground for creativity, opening up even more ways to support small businesses, including artists, makers, and musicians in our creative economy.”
“For many Seattle locals, Pike Place Market is a place filled with memories, a favorite vendor, a hidden shop, a meal shared with friends, or a tradition passed down through generations,” said Rachel Ligtenberg, President and CEO of the Pike Place Market PDA. “The Night Shift, is an invitation for our local community to rediscover their Market in a completely new way. By bringing together local artists, musicians, makers, and small businesses after hours, we’re creating new experiences to explore, and connect with this place we all love. We hope The Night Shift becomes a new Friday night tradition for Seattle.”
“Activating evening events like this at Pike Place Market is a great way to give locals even more reasons to stay Downtown for unique experiences, and to showcase even more of our small business community,” said Beto Yarce, director for the Office of Economic Development. “Public-private partnerships like this one create more opportunity for small entrepreneurs and elevate the work of those in our creative economy. The Office of Economic Development is proud to support The Night Shift.”
“This event invites locals to experience Pike Place Market, the soul of Seattle, in a whole new way while shining a spotlight on the many talented artists who call Seattle home,” said Robynne Hawthorne, Owner of The Rabbit Box. “By joining the Downtown Art Walk, our hope is to create a lively evening in the Market centered on local art and music, encouraging people to rediscover downtown and bridge the gap between Pike Place Market and the city.”
The Night Shift invites you to skip the usual Friday night plans and spend the evening perusing galleries, listening to live music, meeting local artists, and discovering something unexpected.
About Pike Place Market
The nine-acre historic district is maintained and operated by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA), a not-for-profit public corporation created by the City of Seattle in 1973. The PDA supports the Market’s remarkable community by increasing farm and food retailing opportunities, supporting small and marginal businesses, and providing services for low-income individuals. In addition, PDA helps protect the essence of the Market by preserving, rehabilitating and maintaining the buildings within the Market. PikePlaceMarket.org
About Seattle Office of Economic Development
Our core purpose is leading projects and making investments that open up access to economic opportunities, reduce the racial wealth gap, and encourage innovation and growth.
Our work is guided by the community-driven Future of Seattle Economy framework, which identified five strategic pillars and, via Resolution 32099, serves as the City of Seattle’s economic development policy framework.
We seek to strike a balance between supporting our local economy and competing in the global economy. Our work advances the Citywide priority of economic recovery and resilience across Seattle, including Downtown revitalization.
About The Rabbit Box
Hidden in plain sight, the Rabbit Box offers a cozy, all ages intimate Bistro/Bar/Theatre in Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market. A treasured secret for locals, and a storied destination for travelers, the Rabbit Box serves as a gathering place and venue for storytellers, writers, poets, performers, comedians, and musicians to revel in the company of each other, explore new ideas, build community, and share their work—all the while enjoying simple but exquisite food, cocktails, and aperitifs. TheRabbitBoxSeattle.com
Media Contact
Mya Acosta | Senior PR & Communications Specialist
E: Mya.Acosta@PikePlaceMarket.org
P: (206) 724-8142