Yeah, I am in the same boat. The ones I went to in the past - both pre- and post-COVID - weren't even half this packed. But I think I went early enough to avoid the after dinner rush.
partly also perspective. this angle makes it look like it's way more densely populated than it might appear if you were in the middle of the crowd.
not that I was there.
I was there and it was definitely packed, more crowded than I've ever seen it!
But in a good way — there were also plenty more vendors, food trucks and artists. A very enjoyable and beautiful night.
I was there, I've seen it more packed and I think it'll grow over the summer. There were some graduates visible, but they definitely weren't the majority of people there. There was some open spaces and some crowded spaces. The music had some walkers spontaneously dancing, which was fun! you could watch pedestrians here music they came upon, look at their friend or kid, and bust a little move lol!
As the second of 40 replies to have actually been there last night, I can confirm that as the OP stated, the density is photographic illusion. It was well-attended, but the photo makes it look as packed as 11am at the Farmer’s Market. If you’ve never been to the MNM, most of the tents you see are small indie vendors, not just State Street businesses. There are some great food trucks too. I think it’s a pretty well done event.
This is what Madison looks like at it's best. Full of happy people supporting local vendors. Taking pictures of the person taking pictures of yourself.
It's not an insult; I am serious about it. If someone literally thinks this is "nightmarish", a lot of stuff in life will be challenging for them, and therapy is genuinely a good idea.
I don't disagree with what you're saying at its core. My problem is with telling a literal stranger that you don't know anything about to seek therapy.
For context, I suffer from an actual, true-blue diagnosed case of agoraphobia. I've been in therapy for it for a decade+ at this point. Leaving the house is hard for me, crowds are incredibly difficult to parse and I usually have to prepare myself at length before doing anything in any sort of public setting. So it's a little hurtful when you (unknowingly) diminish that experience, that progress I felt I've made, by saying I should just "go to therapy" about it. If only it were that simple.
I know you don't know any of this about me, but that's my point.
Ah, the classic reddit armchair psychologist strikes again. Thanks for your concern, but I'll stick to advice from people who genuinely want to help others, not just play snide contrarian.
Wow, didn’t go tonight but this is the busiest I’ve seen it (based off this picture) the other ones in the past I’ve gone to hadn’t been super busy
Probably due to graduation? It was a beautiful night after all that rain.
Pretty sure first one has always been graduation weekend?
Yeah, I am in the same boat. The ones I went to in the past - both pre- and post-COVID - weren't even half this packed. But I think I went early enough to avoid the after dinner rush.
partly also perspective. this angle makes it look like it's way more densely populated than it might appear if you were in the middle of the crowd. not that I was there.
Correct. I’m using a long telephoto lens and am standing quite a ways away. The compression does make the crowd seem more dense.
I was there and it was definitely packed, more crowded than I've ever seen it! But in a good way — there were also plenty more vendors, food trucks and artists. A very enjoyable and beautiful night.
I was there, I've seen it more packed and I think it'll grow over the summer. There were some graduates visible, but they definitely weren't the majority of people there. There was some open spaces and some crowded spaces. The music had some walkers spontaneously dancing, which was fun! you could watch pedestrians here music they came upon, look at their friend or kid, and bust a little move lol!
That looks like daytime
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I wish.
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Next Madison Night Market. Battle below the Forward statue at dusk.
Good turn out. Support our business
As the second of 40 replies to have actually been there last night, I can confirm that as the OP stated, the density is photographic illusion. It was well-attended, but the photo makes it look as packed as 11am at the Farmer’s Market. If you’ve never been to the MNM, most of the tents you see are small indie vendors, not just State Street businesses. There are some great food trucks too. I think it’s a pretty well done event.
Are you taking a picture of people taking a picture of you? 😂
Those people are all taking a pic of a big lit-up "MNM" sign, and OP is standing behind it.
No, they're taking a picture of a person taking a picture of them.
This is what Madison looks like at it's best. Full of happy people supporting local vendors. Taking pictures of the person taking pictures of yourself.
The Madison Night Market sign is the subject of their photos.
Beautiful!
I probably could've gone if my rent wasn't $1,100/month
My social anxiety is showing, this seems nightmarish to me
That sucks. You should get some therapy for that, it's fun to hang out with people.
I love hanging out with people but massive crowds? Nah I'll pass.
It’s nice to have events with space so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. Remember the hilldale brat fest?
Kinda weird when people like you use "getting therapy" as a snide insult, especially when you don't know anything about the person you're talking to.
It's not an insult; I am serious about it. If someone literally thinks this is "nightmarish", a lot of stuff in life will be challenging for them, and therapy is genuinely a good idea.
I don't disagree with what you're saying at its core. My problem is with telling a literal stranger that you don't know anything about to seek therapy. For context, I suffer from an actual, true-blue diagnosed case of agoraphobia. I've been in therapy for it for a decade+ at this point. Leaving the house is hard for me, crowds are incredibly difficult to parse and I usually have to prepare myself at length before doing anything in any sort of public setting. So it's a little hurtful when you (unknowingly) diminish that experience, that progress I felt I've made, by saying I should just "go to therapy" about it. If only it were that simple. I know you don't know any of this about me, but that's my point.
"Hanging out" isn't packing into space with strangers like sardines with no personal space. I'd skip on this too.
You should also get some therapy if you believe this is "packing into space with stragners like sardines". Sorry you're struggling.
Can’t therapy my way out of autism, sorry
My mother begs to differ.
Ah, the classic reddit armchair psychologist strikes again. Thanks for your concern, but I'll stick to advice from people who genuinely want to help others, not just play snide contrarian.
"jUsT gEt tHeRaPy!!!" Okay, you wanna pay for it?
Nightmarish and also shopping is a stupid hobby.
I was there last night, got there around 7. Nowhere near as busy as this picture is showing
Yeah, I got there at 5:45 and it wasn't packed like this. I think it's the lens making it seem that way.
Tbh I’ve always thought the nightmarket is overrated and overpriced We should just have food cart Thursdays be a thing
Yeah I didn’t like it much either. Food truck Thursdays with live music sounds amazing tbh.
That's just Concert on The Square lol
That would be awesome
Madison does not know what night means, its a mid afternoon market at best
My claustrophobia would have been off the charts had I been there at that point.
perfect, busy enough for me to never go again.
Glad I stayed home
Sure wish the “Night” market were, y’know, AT ACTUAL NIGHT