It's a celebration of Detroit's creative community, hosted in partnership with the place that has anchored Detroit's makers and merchants for over 130 years.
Attendees in 2025
Artists + Designers
All ages event
From Shed 2
to the Riverfront
and beyond.
Shed 2
125+ Detroit-area designers, artists & community orgs all under one roof.
Live Entertainment Mainstage. Art + Design Activations. Creative Vendors. Gallery Pop-ups. Installations. Bars. Food Trucks. VIP Lounge.
2026 Creative Vendor Application
Dequindre Cut
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy hosts a special activation on the Cut, just steps from the market.
Silent Disco. Bikes, Skates, Blades. Community orgs. Kid-friendly activities.
The Riverfront Conservancy
District Wide
Eastern Market's year-round bars, restaurants, butchers, bakers and specialty shops stay open late. Make a night of it.
Block Parties. Local Businesses. Galleries. Restaurants. Shopping.
Visit Eastern Market
Slow Roll
Roll into the festival on two wheels.
Detroit's beloved bike ride routes through the district as part of the night.
Community Ride. Route details announced July 2026. RiDetroit is dedicated to promoting cycling and mobility in Detroit to build a diverse and equitable bike community.
About Slow Roll
Murals in the Market
Detroit’s internationally acclaimed public art festival returns to Eastern Market September 15 - 22 to celebrate a decade of world‑class mural making, community building, and culture‑shaping creativity.
Self-guided mural tour. Gallery activations at Mural HQ at 1520 Winder St.
Murals in the Market
A Signature event of the Detroit Month of Design®,
Eastern Market After Dark showcases an array of talented artists, businesses,
organizations, and musicians.
Visitors are treated to a district-wide night market featuring:
galleries, retailers, brand activations, open-studios and live music.
Est. 1891 · 130+ Years
Eastern
Market.
Market.
Visit the Market
The market is open every week
EMAD is one night, but Eastern Market is Detroit’s Pantry - a working market district that's been the heart of the city's food and merchant culture since 1891.
Stop by Saturday Market, Tuesday Market, Sunday Street Market, or any weekday to visit the merchants, restaurants and specialty shops that anchor the neighborhood year-round.
Eastern Market is operated by Eastern Market Partnership EMAD is hosted in partnership with the market.
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Put your brand
on Detroit's biggest
design event.
Sponsorship packages from $2,500 to $50,000
EMAD
2026
2026
Detroit Month of Design · Sept 2026
Partnership Opportunities
Become a 2026 sponsor.
From presenting partner to community supporter, every level connects your brand to Detroit's design community at the height of the festival.
- Headlining Sponsor$50,000
- Activation Sponsor$25,000
- Stage / Production Sponsor$10,000
- Community Partner$2,500+
Thank you to the Gilbert Family Foundation for their generous support of Eastern Market After Dark.
EMAD is produced in partnership with Eastern Market Corporation, The Detroit Month of Design and district tenants.
The Detroit Month of Design is produced by Design Core Detroit.
EMAD is produced in partnership with Eastern Market Corporation, The Detroit Month of Design and district tenants.
The Detroit Month of Design is produced by Design Core Detroit.
DESIGN CORE DETROIT
GILBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION