Arcadia’s favorite late-night food frenzy is coming back in a big way. The 626 Night Market is set to return to Santa Anita Park for two full weekend runs in 2026, one in June and one in August, serving up its usual mix of snack-hunting, merch browsing and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds under the lights.
When, where and tickets
The official schedule lists two Arcadia weekends at Santa Anita Park in 2026: June 19–21 and August 14–16, with daily hours generally running from mid-afternoon into late evening, according to 626 Night Market. The City of Arcadia’s June newsletter also flagged both weekends and noted that the city will coordinate parking and logistics for the events. Tickets are sold online, and presale pricing can vary by date and time, so you’ll want to double-check the event pages before committing your crew.
Food, music and performances
Vendors will be slinging an ever-rotating lineup of camera-ready eats, from chili garlic noodles and lobster rolls to tea-infused sorbet, Asian funnel cakes, Korean corndogs, sushi pizza, fried chicken lollipops and papaya salad, along with dozens of retail and art stalls, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. The outlet also notes one-day general-admission tickets around $8 and an entertainment slate that includes DJ sets, taiko drumming and a performance by USC’s Traditional Chinese Dance troupe.
Costa Mesa sidelined until 2027
Orange County fans are sitting out 2026. The promoter’s Costa Mesa page carries a short event-recap message — “Thank you & see you in 2027!” — indicating there won’t be a Costa Mesa stop in 2026, per 626 Night Market. Organizers appear to be focusing summer activity on Arcadia and a Bay Area date later in the season.
What to expect and tips
Count on crowds and slow exits. Parking and traffic around Santa Anita can snarl on busy nights, and local attendees recommend arriving early, using the Metro A Line to Arcadia Station plus a short walk or shuttle, or reserving off-site parking to dodge long waits, according to local threads on Reddit and the City of Arcadia’s event notices. The 626 Night Market began in 2012 and has since grown into a multi-city circuit that regularly draws tens of thousands each weekend, according to Wikipedia. For the smoothest run, buy presale tickets, bring a payment method for food stalls, and budget extra time to get in and out.
