The Atlanta International Night Market wraps up its Norcross weekend on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with international food, artisan vendors, and cultural performances at Lillian Webb Park from 2 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. The two-day event returns the market to the city where it debuted in 2016.
Key Takeaways
- The Norcross Night Market runs Saturday, November 7, from 2 to 10 p.m. at Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St NW, and admission is free.
- The Atlanta International Night Market debuted in Norcross in fall 2016 and drew more than 6,000 people in a single night.
- Organizers say the market’s signature events now draw more than 50,000 attendees and more than 120 vendors.
- The organization lists night markets in Suwanee, Chamblee, Lawrenceville, Norcross, and along the Atlanta Beltline.
- Streets around Lillian Webb Park close from 2 to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
The Atlanta International Night Market Comes Home to Lillian Webb Park
The Atlanta International Night Market is back in Norcross this weekend, presented with the City of Norcross at Lillian Webb Park. The two-day event opened Friday evening and continues Saturday afternoon into the night. The format has stayed simple since the beginning: international food and retail vendors, artisan goods, and live performances of dance, music, and cultural traditions from communities across metro Atlanta.
The organization behind the market calls Norcross its original home, and this year that history carries extra weight. The group is marking 10 years since its first market, and it chose the same downtown park for this weekend’s return.
The Night Market Started With One Night in Norcross in 2016
The Atlanta International Night Market began in fall 2016 with a single evening in Norcross. More than 6,000 people came to that first event, a strong turnout for a new festival in a small Gwinnett County city. The location made sense. Norcross and the surrounding stretch of Gwinnett are home to some of metro Atlanta’s most diverse communities, where restaurants, groceries, and family businesses from many cultures sit side by side.
That first night proved there was demand for a shared space where those communities could cook, sell, perform, and eat together. The market has followed the same idea ever since, giving visitors a reason to try food they might not order on a typical night out and to stay for a performance they might otherwise miss.
The Night Market Grew Into a Metro Atlanta Series
In the decade since its debut, the Atlanta International Night Market has grown well beyond one city. The organization now lists markets in Suwanee, Chamblee, Lawrenceville, and Norcross, as well as a Beltline edition inside the city. Organizers say their signature events now draw more than 50,000 attendees and more than 120 vendors, a long way from the single night in 2016.
That growth reflects how the region itself has changed. The market’s spread across Gwinnett and DeKalb follows the same suburban corridors where many of metro Atlanta’s international communities have settled, which connects it to the global diaspora communities shaping Atlanta’s cultural identity.
What Visitors Find at the Norcross Night Market
The Norcross Night Market brings together international food and retail vendors, artisan goods, and live cultural performances. Organizers describe it as family friendly, and the open-air setting lets visitors move between food stalls, shopping, and the performance area at their own pace.
For many visitors, the draw is the variety. A single walk through the park can mean dishes from several countries, handmade goods from local artisans, and a stage program that changes through the evening. Saturday’s longer schedule, starting in the afternoon, gives families time to visit before dark.
Planning a Saturday Visit to Lillian Webb Park
The Norcross Night Market runs Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. at Lillian Webb Park, 5 College St NW, in downtown Norcross. Admission is free. Streets immediately around the park are scheduled to close from 2 to 11 p.m., so visitors driving in should plan for detours and extra walking time from parking.
Food and vendor purchases are paid directly to each vendor, so visitors can control what they spend once they arrive.
The Foundation Behind the Market Funds Education and Community Programs
The Atlanta International Night Market works with a foundation whose stated mission is to build a more inclusive Atlanta through multicultural experiences. The foundation describes three areas of work: hosting multicultural festivals, offering educational programs about different cultures, and raising funds for underserved communities in metro Atlanta, including education and family support initiatives.
That structure explains why the market has lasted. Ten years after one night in Norcross, the festival works as a gathering place for international communities and as a way to fund programs that continue after the vendors pack up.
FAQs
When Is the Atlanta International Night Market in Norcross?
The Norcross Night Market runs November 6 and 7, 2026. Saturday’s hours are 2 to 10 p.m. at Lillian Webb Park.
Is the Norcross Night Market Free?
Yes. Admission is free. Food and goods are sold separately by individual vendors.
Where Is Lillian Webb Park?
Lillian Webb Park is in downtown Norcross at 5 College St NW, Norcross, GA 30071. Nearby streets close from 2 to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
When Did the Atlanta International Night Market Start?
The Atlanta International Night Market debuted in Norcross in fall 2016, drawing more than 6,000 people in one night. It has since expanded to other cities across metro Atlanta.
