QUEENS, NY —The Queens Night Market—NYC’s beloved $6 feast—is back this spring after a five-month break.
It returns to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on April 18 for its 11th year, running every Saturday night through late October. The international food festival serves signature multicultural dishes at wallet-friendly prices, with most meals at $5 to $6, organizers said.
The market kicks off with two ticketed “sneak preview” events on April 18 and 25 to manage opening-night crowds from past years. After that, it opens free to the public. Preview tickets go on sale online next month.
The popular food festival offers options for vegans, meat eaters and dessert lovers, featuring hard-to-find global dishes from expert chefs. It runs rain or shine with 50 to 75+ vendors representing countries worldwide, plus more than 35 artists and small businesses.
Now in its 11th season, the market has drawn over 2 million visitors through up to 100 independent vendors offering food, merchandise and art, plus small cultural performances. Organizers say the event’s celebration of Queens’ diversity through affordable fare stays the same this year, including the $5 price cap on most items (a few at $6) and traditional dishes made by chefs raised on them.
Past markets have featured food from Colombia, Indonesia, Korea, Peru, Brazil, Poland, Ethiopia, Taiwan and beyond. Organizers are still accepting vendor applications.
Alongside trying different food, visitors can also browse art vendors, enjoy live performances celebrating diverse cultural traditions and join kid-friendly activities.
Parking is available in the NYSCI lot (except during the U.S. Open) at $15 per car or $20 for group vehicles during museum hours, dropping to $15 per car for market hours. Prices may vary for special events.
Organizers strongly recommend public transit, as the market doesn’t control the lot and extra fees may apply.
The Queens Night Market takes place at 47-01 111th St., in the parking lot behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens.
Updates on live performances will come in the coming weeks.