International Night Markets 2026

2026 International Night Market Series is back for another season in the ViBe Creative District The International Night Market is back! Rooted in the heart of the ViBe Creative District, this cultural series returns to celebrate the global diversity of Virginia Beach. Each event will highlight the international flavors, spotlighting diverse artists, musicians, food trucks and vendors from around the world, all coming together to ignite community pride, fuel local business and create a space where everyone belongs. The 2026 season starts on Friday, May 15th from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at 723 20th Street, beside Dwell in the ViBe Apartments. In collaboration with the ViBe Creative District and the City of Virginia Beach, this family-friendly evening will transform the 20th Street cul-de-sac into an open air cultural block party. Guests can expect vibrant live music, energetic dance performances, local artisan vendors, hands-on art, games and activities for all ages, and a global lineup of food trucks offering authentic flavors from across the world. Inspired by the spirit of street festivals found in cities like São Paulo, Phillipines, and Vietnam, the Night Market is more than an event, it is a celebration of identity, culture, and connection. The series is spearheaded by Victor Leite of Dwell, a Brazilian-born entrepreneur and active member of the Friends of the Creative District business association, who has made it his mission to create space for international voices to be seen, heard, and honored. The Night Markets will spotlight different cultural heritages, including celebrations of Latin American, African, Asian & Pacific Islander, Indian, Middle Eastern, and European communities. Together, they represent the colorful mosaic of cultures that give Virginia Beach its vibrant, creative, and uniquely connected heartbeat The organizers invite everyone, from across the region, to come out and experience the rhythms, stories, and flavors of our world. This is a space for shared humanity, meaningful connection, and creative joy. Location: 20th Street & Parks Ave @ Dwell in the Vibe Apartments (across the street from the Virginia Beach Convention Center) Dates: May 15th, 2026 June 26th, 2026 August 28th, 2026 September 18th, 2026 October 16th, 2026 Time: 6pm-10pm Join us in celebrating unity in diversity! #ViBeInternational #CulturalUnity #CommunityGrowth #VBnightmarket FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. Free public parking on 19th Street or at the Virginia Beach Convention Center lots at 19th St and Parks Avenue. Website: International Night Market – ViBe Creative District Instagram: Night Market VA Facebook: NightMarket on Facebook About the ViBe Creative District The ViBe Creative District non-profit is a 501c3 that exists to promote, support, connect, and inspire the creative industries to boost our local economy, grow jobs, and enhance our quality of life. It works to create and revive economic vibrancy in our neighborhood with a remarkable local vibe. Additionally, ViBe strives to enhance a place of discovery for locals and visitors along with economic vitality to meet the City of Virginia Beach’s vision for a quality resort destination. For more information on please visit www.ViBeCreativeDistrict.org, email [email protected] call 757-202-9533 or follow ViBe Creative District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ViBeCreativeDistrict and Instagram at www.instagram.com/thevibecreativedistrict/ This event is organized by Dwell in the ViBe at 723 20th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 and cross promoted by the ViBe Creative District. International Night Market Vendor Form Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Address(Required) Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Business Website (or Business Facebook Page) What Products are you offering?(Required) VB Vendor Form Upload Required by the Commissioner of Revenue(Required) Max. file size: 100 MB. Please download the above form, fill it out, and re-upload here. Retail Space or Food Truck Space?(Required) Please Select a ChoiceRetail SpaceTent Food VendorFood Truck Space RETAIL VENDOR: Pre-packaged food or material goods. 20th ST vendor space is 10x10 - YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TENT AND TABLES. NO ELECTRIC. WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING LED LIGHTS Each vendor is provided set-up space-- you must bring your booth set up and items to sell. You will manage all of your own sales and are responsible for reporting to the City of Virginia Beach for taxes based on what you sell. TENT FOOD VENDOR: 20th ST vendor space is 10x10 - YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TENT AND TABLES. NO ELECTRIC. WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING LED LIGHTS TENT FOOD VENDOR: Each vendor is provided set-up space-- you must bring your booth set up and items to sell. You will manage all of your own sales and are responsible for reporting to the City of Virginia Beach for taxes based on what you sell. FOOD TRUCK: 20th ST vendor space is 10x20 - YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TSET UP. NO ELECTRIC ON SITE. FOOD TRUCK: Each vendor is provided set-up space-- you must bring your booth set up and items to sell. You will manage all of your own sales and are responsible for reporting to the City of Virginia Beach for taxes based on what you sell. Credit Card Total Submit