# Chinatown Night Market Returns Oct 8

> Philadelphia's Chinatown hosts 90+ vendors for night market on Oct 8.
- Title: Chinatown Night Market Returns Oct 8 · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: Philadelphia's Chinatown hosts 90+ vendors for night market on Oct 8. Philadelphia's Chinatown will host a night market with over 90 vendors, food trucks…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/yeshi-chinatown-night-market-philadelphia-2026-october
- Published: 2026-09-30T21:25:06.721+00:00
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## YèShì Chinatown Night Market Returns
Philadelphia's Chinatown will host a night market with over 90 vendors on Thursday, October 8.

> YèShì Chinatown Night Market will bring restaurants, food trucks, live performances, crafts and shopping to 10th and Race streets.
## 90+ Vendors Expected
This year's market features more than 90 vendors including restaurants, food trucks, artists, crafters and local organizations.

> This year’s lineup includes a mix of Chinatown restaurants and vendors from across the region.
## Diverse Food Offerings
Visitors can find Vietnamese food, Filipino barbecue, Korean-Mexican dishes, lobster rolls, sushi, ramen, pizza cones, soul food, desserts and smoothies.

> Visitors can find Vietnamese food from Drip Vietnamese Cafe, Filipino barbecue, Korean-Mexican dishes, lobster rolls, sushi and ramen, pizza cones, soul food, desserts, smoothies and bubble tea.
## Featured Vendors
Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Matcha Maiko, OneZo Bubble Tea, Mango Mango, Yakitori Boy, Tea Do and Bonchon among neighborhood businesses participate.

> Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Matcha Maiko, OneZo Bubble Tea, Mango Mango, Yakitori Boy, Tea Do and Bonchon are among the neighborhood businesses taking part.
## National Recognition
YèShì was ranked No. 5 in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cultural Festival.

> YèShì has also picked up national recognition. The event was ranked No. 5 in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cultural Festival.
## Event Details
The market runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 8 with free admission and multiple entry points.

> The event will take place rain or shine. Entrances will be available at Arch and 10th streets, Winter and 10th streets, Race and Ninth streets, and Race and 11th streets.
## Getting There
Walking, biking or public transit recommended; 11th Street Market-Frankford Line station closed for construction.

> Organizers recommend walking, biking or taking public transit. The nearby 11th Street Market-Frankford Line station is closed for construction, so riders should use 8th-Market or 13th Street instead.
## What to Expect
Over 90 vendors, food, live performances, arts and crafts, shopping and community activities.

> What to expect: More than 90 vendors, food, live performances, arts and crafts, shopping and community activities
## Event History
YèShì has been held in Philadelphia's Chinatown since 2011.

> YèShì means “night market,” a nod to the outdoor evening markets found across many parts of Asia.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia's Chinatown will host a night market with over 90 vendors, food trucks, and live performances on Thursday, October 8.