The DS Night Market in Los Angeles is closing its doors permanently, ending a run that transformed a vacant Chinatown space into a vibrant community hub for food, music, and late-night gatherings, according to market organizers.
To mark the closure, organizers announced a final flea market event scheduled for Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chinatown Central Plaza, located at 932 Mei Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The inventory up for grabs includes market tents, tables, cooking equipment, cleaning supplies, and various items collected during the market’s operational history. Organizers stated that buyers should bring vehicles with ample cargo space to accommodate larger items, though community members are also welcome to attend simply to say goodbye and share final moments on the plaza.
The End of an Era for Chinatown Central Plaza
For the DS Night Market, the liquidation sale signifies the final chapter of a project that utilized tents to shield hundreds of night events and tables to serve thousands of meals, turning an otherwise quiet plaza into a dynamic social space. According to event organizers, the items used to sustain the market will now find a second life elsewhere as the community transitions away from the long-running gathering.
While the DS Night Market operations are winding down, the Chinatown Central Plaza space remains active with scheduled community programming. The plaza will host the Chinatown Car Night on September 5, 2026, featuring a curated selection of 1980s and 1990s Japanese and European automobiles, vintage motorcycles, food vendors, music, art installations, and games.
What Comes Next for the Plaza
The transition from the night market format to automotive and cultural events highlights an evolving schedule at the Chinatown Central Plaza. While the Friday afternoon flea market serves as a final farewell to the DS Night Market setup, subsequent gatherings like the September car event indicate that the plaza will continue to function as a neighborhood event venue.
Organizers have not announced further commercial night market operations following the closure, but additional line-up announcements for the upcoming September car event are expected in the coming weeks.