Eastern Market After Dark

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Detroit Month of Design

Elevate your
EMAD Experience

Art and design is something everyone should be able to enjoy.

That’s why Eastern Market After Dark, the biggest night of the Detroit Month of Design, is and always will be, free and open to everyone. Detroit artists deserve to shine in the spotlight, while you soak up all the creative energy that makes Detroit stand out.

For those who want to elevate their evening, the VIP Experience packs perks like a private lounge, a cozy bar, and merch bundles.

The 2025 VIP Presale has ended.
Additional VIP tickets available for purchase on-site, while supplies last.

See you tonight!

VIP GIVEAWAYS
2025 Featured Designers: Dos Jefes, KACEYKAL, Form&Seek

Automatic Entry:
Dos Jefes Chore Coat Raffle

All VIP ticket purchasers are automatically entered into the raffle to win a 1/1 Dos Jefes upcycled custom chore coat. The jacket exists in two sizes 1 Medium & 1 XL and are made by hand in Detroit out of past Detroit Month of Design Tote Bags (including the 2024 tote with custom lettering by KACEYKAL) and repurposed Shinola canvas.

2025 EMAD Tote:
Customized on-site by Dos Jefes

First 25 Purchasers recieve a Limited Edition (1 of 50) 2025 EMAD Tote with free patch customization from Dos Jefes.

VIP package purchasers 25-50 recieve Detroit Month of Design tote in limited edition colorway, with free patch customization by Dos Jefes.

09/15/25 Update: EMAD Tote Giveaways all claimed. Remaining EMAD totes only available onsite for purchase.

Exclusive Month of Design Merch Bundles

All VIP packages (purchased prior to September 18) come with Exclusive 2025 Detroit Month of Design Merch bundles.

EASTERN MARKET AFTER DARK

VIP EXPERIENCE MENU

VIP LOUNGE ACCESS
All tiers include Exclusive Lounge access to VIP Private Bar

NEON LEVEL - $50

Exlusive VIP Lounge Access
Shorter lines at the VIP Private Bar
VIP Drink Tickets (redeemable for 3 beverages of any kind)
Free NA Drinks at VIP Bar

GOLD LEVEL - $95

Exlusive VIP Lounge Access
Shorter lines at the VIP Private Bar
VIP Gold Wristband
Redeemable for 5 alcoholic beverages of any kind
Free NA Drinks at VIP Bar
Official Detroit Month of Design Swagbag
Includes: Artist collab tote, exclusive vendor giveaways & more

PLATINUM LEVEL - $130

Exlusive VIP Lounge Access
Shorter lines at the VIP Private Bar
VIP Platinum Wristband
Redeemable for up to 10 Free drink tickets
Free NA Drinks at VIP Bar
Official Detroit Month of Design Tote Bundle
Artist Collab tote filled with exclusive vendor giveaways & more
Commemorative EMAD Poster screen printed in Detroit

SUPERNOVA STATUS - $313

Drink ticket bundle (redeemable for 20 beverages of any kind)
Shorter lines at VIP Private Bar
Free NA Drinks at VIP Bar
Premium Detroit Month of Design Merch Package
Custom, 1-of-1 Official Detroit Month of Design Shirt customized on-site by Dos Jefes. Please indicate your size preference at checkout.
Official Detroit Month of Design Tote
Top tier vendor giveaways

This tier includes a $150 tax-deductable donation to the Detroit Month of Design.

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Eastern Market After Dark is presented by The Detroit Month of Design.

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