Fri, Dec 18
|Alliant Energy Center
Friday Night Market - The Big Gay HOLIDAY Market 2026
It’s time for The Big Gay Night Market! This exclusive one night only event is 18+ only and features queer and ally artists, food, drinks, workshops, exclusive adult themed vendors, drag, and more! Friday, December 18th, 2026 @ 5-10pm Alliant Energy Center $15 per ticket, or $25 w/Drag
Time & Location
Dec 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM CST
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713, USA
About the event
It’s time for The Big Gay Night Market! This exclusive one night only event is 18+ only and features queer and ally artists, food, drinks, workshops, exclusive adult themed vendors, drag, and more! See below for more details:
Please present your email confirmation at the door for proof of purchase. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door.
Event details:
Friday, December 18th, 2026 @ 5-10pm
Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
$15 per ticket, or $25 w/Drag Show* (7 - 9pm) -- purchase tickets below!
18+ ONLY (bring a valid ID)
Exclusive night market activities:
First pick of vendor art
Gift bags for first 500 attendees
Friday night ONLY 18+ vendors
Exclusive workshops (more details coming soon)
Free furry fashion show
Premier drag talent
...and more!
PLEASE NOTE: Parking is NOT included this year - Alliant charges $10 per car. We encourage carpooling, getting dropped off, or taking public transportation!
Pre-pay parking link coming soon!
Schedule
5 hoursFriday Night Market Shopping
Vendor Hall18+Stamp RallyTicketed event
1 hourFurry Fashion Show
Large Mendota Room18+FREE (w/night market ticket)
Tickets
Friday Night Market
Ticket to the market, does NOT include Drag Show
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Friday Night Market + Drag
Ticket to the market AND the Drag Show
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00