Cue the Grease soundtrack, because “Summer Nights” in Calgary are on the horizon. And what better way to celebrate the warmer weather and longer stretches of sunlight than by shopping locally at one of the city’s many night markets?
“Tell me more, tell me more.”
Featuring live music, entertainment, food trucks and a variety of vendors selling locally-made goods, Calgary’s night markets have become a staple of our summer season. Here are seven to check out.
Inglewood Night Market
Dates: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 5 and September 12, running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Situated amid Inglewood’s bustling local shops and breweries, the Inglewood Night Market is a Calgary staple that celebrates our city’s long summer evenings with live music, food trucks and a beer garden. With 140-plus vendors featured at the market, expect to find locally made art, crafts, ceramics, jewellery, skincare products, outdoor gear and a selection of hand-picked vintage clothing.
Inglewood, inglewoodnightmarket.ca
University District (U/D) Night Market
Dates: May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27 and September 24, running from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The U/D Night Market takes place on the last Wednesday of every month, starting in May and ending in September. Stop by to check out participating vendors selling handcrafted soaps, candles, chocolates, clothing and more. The market will also showcase live music and entertainment.
Central Commons Park (between Borough Bar + Grill and The Banquet), universitydistrict.ca
The Kensington Night Market
Dates: June 26, July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21, and September 4 and 18, running from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Held by The Downtown Markets, The Kensington Night Market returns with the opportunity to shop from local vendors while enjoying live music and entertainment.
1209 Kensington Rd. N.W., thedowntownmarkets.ca/markets
Calgary Night Market
Dates: June 28, July 19, August 9 and September 6, running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Located in the heart of Bridgeland, the Calgary Night Market offers a diverse selection of food, a wide variety of handmade goods and a spectacular city view.
917 Centre Ave. N.E., calgarynightmkt.com
Heritage Park Night Market
Dates: Every Saturday from June 28 to Sept 13, running from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The historic park you already know and love will be holding several night markets this summer. Guests will have the opportunity to shop from local vendors and enjoy some snacks and live entertainment, as well as explore the various shops in the Heritage Park Plaza.
The Plaza at Heritage Park., heritagepark.ca
Marda Loop Night Market
Dates: June 20, July 18 and September 26, running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Marda Loop Night Market, which is by the same team behind the Inglewood Night Market and 4th Street Night Market, is back for its fourth season. Participating vendors offer everything from food products to crafts and accessories. There will also be live music and food trucks.
34th Avenue S.W. between 18th Street and 19th Street, mardaloopnightmarket.ca
4th Street Night Market
Dates: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 23 and September 20, running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Back for its fifth summer, you can expect to see vendors selling everything from handmade jewellery and home decor items to food products at this market in Central Memorial Park. The market will also have live entertainment on-site.
Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St. S.W., 4thstreetnightmarket.ca