MONSTER MARKET X

Local pop-up experience Monster Market returns October 16-25 at the Medicine Factory in downtown Memphis— open for an extended run of ten days to celebrate its tenth year! This unique alternative arts market offers attendees a tightly-curated collection of bizarre art, decor, apparel, and novelties sourced directly from makers and artists— displayed in themed sections, like a spooky art department store meets art show. Monster Market’s 2026 collection features work from 113 makers, artists, and small independent brands, featuring dozens of Monster Market Exclusives— special collections created just for Monster Market.

Attendees can look forward to new work by returning local makers Babycreep, Pretty Useful Co., St Francis Elevator Ride, Zoe Jett, Holtermonster, and 100+ other designers, artists, and makers from all over the country (plus 2 international!). The collection will be highlighted in the annual Lookbook, released online in October 2026. Monster Market 2026 Event Calendar: Friday 10/16: Opening Night Party • 5-9p • Free!

First chance to shop the 2026 collection, with bevs provided by Cathead Distillery & Wiseacre, snacks by Whisks of Doom & Bain BBQ, photobooth by Cheers Photo Co., and tunes by DJ St Francis Elevator Ride and DJ Witch Hazel Saturday 10/17: Weirdo Book Club: The Exorcist • 4/6p • Free! Book discussion & presentation by Natalie Meagan 4p • Screening of the 1973 film 6p. Sunday 10/18: Wake & Bake with Whisks of Doom • 11a—until sold out Pastry pop-up with coffee bar by Dr Beans Coffee & Tea Emporium Sunday 10/18: Game Demo • 2-4p • Free!

Local game designers Chris Couch Games, Shiny Robot Games & Fledge will demo their games available in the shop! Sunday 10/18: Beale Street Monster Club presents Frankenstein (1931) • 6p • Free! With ephemera on display and presentation by historian Michael J.

Cox Monday 10/19: Stage & Sketch Monster Edition • 6-8p • Free! • 18+ Life drawing with costumed models, led by Shelda Edwards. Part of the Dixon’s series! Tuesday 10/20: Professional Monster Mixer • 6-8p • Free!

A low-key networking event for creative professionals of any kind. Co-hosted with the American Advertising Federation of Memphis. Tunes by DJ St Francis Elevator Ride.

Wednesday 10/21: Monster Collage Party • 6-8p • Free, register! Fun open collage night featuring monster materials and monster movies, co-hosted with Like Really Creative. Thursday 10/22: Crafty Cinema Night: The Craft (1996) • 6-8p • Free!

Free movie night with the lights on— bring a project to work on during the film! Friday 10/23: Dinner in Hell by Whisks of Doom • 6:30-8:30 • Tickets on sale 10/16 Themed dinner experience for a limited number of lucky victims. Saturday 10/24: Costume Contest • 6-9p • Free!

Document your costume with Cheers Photo Co., compete for awards: Most Creative, Best DIY, Best Monster, Biggest Baddie, Queer Icon, and more! Sunday 10/25: Last Respects Party • 6-8p • Free! Tunes by DJ Witch Hazel, the rest of our sponsored bar selection, and final day sales!

For more information: memphismonstermarket.com/2026