5 Davao Night Market Venues to Visit this Holiday Season

Filipinos around the world prefer going home to the Philippines to celebrate Christmas with their families. Christmas parties are everywhere. You can hear Christmas songs in the air. And, no matter how big or small the gatherings are, there is enough food for everyone. What’s even more surprising is that several TV shows are giving away millions of pesos in cash and an affordable house and lot from Lumina Homes.

Furthermore, some people even take a holiday vacation as a special treat to their loved ones. If you happen to be one of them, traveling to Davao City would be the best option.

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5 Davao Night Marketplaces to Visit This Christmas Holiday

Celebrate diversity, resiliency, and unity in Davao City with its innumerable tourist attractions and top things to do in the Metro. Whether you’re looking for extreme adventures or finding a place to stay, everything is packed as one in this most progressive city. 

So, if you are looking for a perfect and fun place where food and shopping are put in one place, visit these five (5) best night marketplaces in Davao City this Holiday. 

1. Roxas Avenue Night Market

The most popular night market in Davao City is located on Roxas Avenue. This night market stretches from J.P. Laurel Avenue, where Marco Polo Hotel and Ateneo de Davao University are found, to Quimpo Boulevard. 

Roxas Avenue Night Market is already featured by many local and international shows because of its diversified concept. It is famous for a wide variety of grill choices from fish, chicken, pork, and beef. Among Davao’s specialties can be found here, such as tuna, kinilaw, barbeque, balut, and pork belly.

What’s more, you can also find a range of different cuisines, including Japanese, Mexican, and Kebabs. Don’t forget to try Mang Danny’s Durian Ice Cream; it’s the best-selling dessert in Davao city. Of course, you can also find different types of street food stalls offering fruit shakes, juices, and milk teas. 

While enjoying this bunch of delectables, you can walk along Roxas Avenue to shop for items. From ukay-ukay to brand new, there are available products you can buy. It can be a pair of shoes, RTWs, toys, gadget accessories, perfumes, men’s and ladies' accessories, and small kitchen appliances. Perhaps, you want to get tattooed by some local tattoo artists or try relaxing massage services by TESDA-trained massage therapists.

Roxas Avenue Night Market starts its operations from 5PM until 12AM every day. This famous night market is initiated by the local government of Davao to support the livelihood of local vendors. As Christmas approaches, this night market will stretch until Quezon Boulevard to accommodate the growing number of visitors.

2. Davao StrEAT Food Park

If you don’t want to join the crowd in Roxas, you can head to Davao StrEAT Food Park. It is located along J. P. Laurel Avenue and houses 20 food stations. This place is ideal for Millennials or Gen Z because of its intagrammable concept. You get to enjoy sumptuous food like pizzas, burgers, pasta, chibugan sizzlers, dumplings, seafood, and grilled meat. 

The highlight of this food hub is its comedy nights, live bands, and bazaar. You can find local sellers within the vicinity or videoke rooms if you prefer to relax and unwind with your friends. Davao StrEAT Food Park is open from 4PM until 12AM.

3. Matina Town Square

For the best night out and party, the perfect destination is Matina Town Square (MTS). It is located at McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City, in front of Ateneo de Davao University-Matina and beside the University of Mindanao.

MTS is famous for fun and entertainment since 2000. Those who belong to Generation X or the so-called “Batang 90s” can attest to this wondrous place. 

Within the area, you can choose from watching a live band or comedy act in Taboan or partying all night at various resto-bars. If you like to eat and chill, you can also find intagrammable food stations in MTS offering a variety of foodstuffs. At the heart of MTS is a mini-park but it turns into a bazaar at night where you can search and shop for affordable and unique items.

MTS is open from 7AM to 12AM, Monday to Saturday. However, some food stalls and boutiques are open on Sundays.

4. Puan Night Market

You can also visit Puan Night Market if you came from Digos City or SOCSARGEN region. It is located along Davao-Cotabato Highway. It is popularly known as TagPUAN which houses fresh produce from local farmers, street foods, and Filipino cuisines. 

Although Puan Night Market is relatively small compared to Roxas Night Market, you’ll get to experience a relaxing night while entertained by live bands. Lastly, you can’t leave this place without buying some unique finds at affordable prices.   

5. Los Amigos Night Market

The newly opened marketplace is located at Los Amigos, Barangay Tugbok, Davao City, along Davao-Bukidnon Highway. Los Amigos Night Market is also complete with food stalls, retail shops, and an entertainment area. All the food you can find from other night markets in Metro Davao is also available here. From barbecue, grilled pork, kinilaw, and seafood to fruit juices, shakes and milk teas, Los Amigos got your back.

What is so special about this night market is that it also features puppet and magic show, a photo booth, and face painting. You can also shop for affordable items in Los Amigos Night Market or buy Davao’s best pasalubong finds like Durian candies and bar or a box of sweet pomelo and mangosteen.

Get a Taste of the ‘Life is Here in Davao’ Experience

Indeed, Life is really here in Davao City. You can never ask what’s missing or lacking in this safest city in the country. There’s no reason you can’t include Davao to acquire a house and lot in the Philippines. 

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