As the sun sets, Colon transforms into a lively street night market packed with Filipino delicacies, snacks, deals, local charms, and many more!
Located along the historic Colon Street in Cebu City, the Colon Night Market bursts to life as the sun sets. It’s stalls glowing with colorful lights, enticing curious travelers, and the sound of eager locals.
Locals and travelers enjoying their food as the night market opens.
As of 2025, the Colon Night Market officially reopened in September and typically wraps up after Cebu’s Sinulog Festival in January. Colon Night Market features affordable Cebuano and Filipino foods, thrift shops, local crafts, and budget-friendly finds for every kind of shopper.
Multiple vendors forming up in the middle of Colon Street to prepare their individual stalls.
If you’re planning to visit the night market in Cebu City’s Colon Street, it is open only during Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and starts at around 6:00 PM until 12:00 AM. Some stalls may still be open until 2:00 AM.
As a Cebuano local who’s been visiting Colon street’s night market for years, here are a few essentials to prepare before you go:
There are several things you can do when visiting the night market. From ukay-ukay thrift stalls and locally crafted goods to cellphone accessories and everyday budget finds, the market offers something for everyone.
Shoppers lining up at the “Unclaimed Parcel” stall.
Thrifted Adidas shoes I bought from one of the ukay-ukay stalls.
Affordable jewelries and accessories.
Beautiful locally-made crafts found in the Colon Night Market.
But the real highlight of the night? The food! Colon Night Market serves up an irresistible variety of Cebuano and Filipino street foods that truly steal the show. Here are some photos of the must-try foods you can find in the night market:
Mango graham and Tiramisu cake for only 60 pesos each.
Corndogs and corn on the cob.
Different flavors of tapioca for only 25 pesos.
Frappe and shakes.
Natural fruit shakes.
Classic Filipino halo-halo.
Different kinds of seafood.
Strawberries!
Tanghulu with a chocolate fountain dip.
There’s a wide variety of street food waiting to be discovered at the Colon Night Market. With just 1,000 pesos in your pocket, you can try multiple dishes! It’s all about walking down the strip and picking whatever catches your eye.
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