SEPTEMBER 2025








EASTERN MARKET


AFTER DARK AFTER DARK AFTER DARK  

 


    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.


    Eastern Market After Dark is the biggest night out of The Detroit Month of Design™



      EVENT INFO
        The Detroit Month of Design™ is a citywide collaboration of creativity that gathers designers, consumers, residents and the greater community to celebrate Detroit’s role as a national and global design capital. 

        Established in 2012, Eastern Market After Dark has grown to be a highly anticipated part of our yearly programming, drawing over 33,000 attendees annually and highlighting a range of emerging and established designers.
      DESIGN CORE
        As the steward of Detroit’s UNESCO City of Design designation, Design Core tells Detroit’s design story locally and globally. The Detroit Month of Design is produced by Design Core and co-created with community. It is the most diverse design festival in the country.

        Design Core champions the transformative power of design in Detroit by supporting the creative problem-solvers using design solutions to improve our city’s economy.



      2025 Activations


      Art + Design


      Community Partners


      • Brand Activations


      Miller Knoll
      Tito’s
      The Love Building
      Detroit Balloon Store
      The Liquor Basket
      • 12TH and Viv
      Nudena
      The Coloring Museum
      GCulle Brand
      Robinson Textiles
      Teal Media
      Blight Hernandez
      David Vintage
      Duhtroit
      Jam and Joy
      Detroit Hives
      Detroit Heals Detroit
      MEDC Selfie Booth
      IDSA Student Showcase             Art + Design Vendors 

      Dos Jefes
      Jimmy Ward
      Factual Graphics
      Patrick Ethen
      Delicious Gold Makes
      Hey Me First
      Detroit Originals
      Sean Hages Loves You
      Raymond Majweski
      Yvette Granata
      Qiana Davis
       The Duey Dealer
      Daisy Doodles
      Callie Clark Lin
      Leah Ely
      Olivia Eshe
      Leah Hessler
      Haus of Raya
      Olewa Luxe
      Hiatus Detroit 
      Jennifer Maples
      Ernesi 1978
      Lia Gabrielle Atelier      Neighborhood Organizations

      2025 Thriving Neighborhood Cohort
      Hope Village Revitalization
      Urban Development Corperation
      Urban Neighborhood Initiative
      Chandler Park
      360 Detroit
      Clark Park Coalition
      LIVE6

                Museums + Cultural Centers

      The Love Building “What’s Container”
      Arab American Museum
      Lions & Rabbits
      Design Think Tank
      The Detroit Opera House
      The Coloring Museum
      Haus of Imagination + Gardens




      Media Partners

      Activations under Shed 2

      Nix Electronica
      Digital Custom Media
      Forming Function Podcast
      iHeart Media
      Handcar

      Beverage Partners

      Presented by Nick Speed Entertainment

      Tito’s Handmade Vodka
       900 Grados Tequila
       Varchas Bourbon Whiskey
      Casamara Club Leisure Soda


      2025 Eastern Market After Dark™ is presented in partnership with the Gilbert Family Foundation.










      2025 Activations










      Partners + Sponsors



      The Gilbert Family Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor of Eastern Market After Dark

      Production Sponsor
      • Nix Electronix - Sound
      • Digital Custom Media - Stage
      • Mad PowerNic Speed  - Electrical Support

      Furniture Sponsor
      • Event Source

      Promotional Partners 
      • WDIV 
      • iHeart Radio 
      • Visit Detroit
      • Forming Function Podcast

      Brand Collaborations



      2025 EMAD Brand Collaboration List coming soon!

      2024 Activations
      • Elephant and Co. 
      • Detroit City Distillery
      • Mothfire Brewing Co.
      • Regina Andrew Detroit 
      • Doghouse 
      • Handcar 
      • IDSA 
      • Det Reg Partnership + GEM 
      • RootCraft by Salt Water Stories
      • Paxahau
      • CCS Alumni Association
      • Event Source
      • Design Core x Downtown Detroit Partnership


      Community Partners




      The Gilbert Family Foundation is the 2025 Community Partner Sponsor, bringing the Thriving Neighborhoods Cohort to Shed 2 this year.


      VIP Lounge




      Click here for info on the EMAD VIP Lounge