Phuket's night markets vary by night of the week and area — knowing the rough schedule helps avoid a wasted trip to a closed lot.
Old Phuket Town: Sunday Walking Street
The island's best-known market, running Sunday evenings along Thalang Road — street food, crafts and a genuinely festive atmosphere through the historic quarter.
Chillva Market
A shipping-container market near Phuket Town popular with younger locals, running most evenings with food stalls, live music and a more nightlife-oriented feel than a typical tourist market.
Rotating neighbourhood markets
Several smaller night markets rotate through different days across areas like Chalong, Kata and Rawai — schedules shift periodically, so a quick local check (hotel staff or a live listings search) beats relying on an old fixed date.
What to expect at any of them
Grilled skewers, fresh fruit, roti stalls and clothing/souvenir vendors are the constants across nearly every market on the island, regardless of specific location.