With summer right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to enjoy all the wonderful night markets in Metro Vancouver. The Lower Mainland has so much to offer when it comes to good eats and good entertainment. This list will make sure you’re up to date on all the best ones this summer season.
WHITE ROCK NIGHT MARKET
Bringing together the community is the White Rock Night Market! This is a great place for all your waterfront lovers, as the market is situated near the White Rock Pier. It’s beautiful, filled with food trucks, and has plenty of entertainment. This year’s Artisan Market and Local Artist Walk will also be great for those of you who want to see all that the White Rock community has to offer.
The White Rock Night Market is happening on July 18, August 8, and September 5, 2025 at 1470 Marine Drive, White Rock. It’s also totally free to attend!
RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET
One of Metro Vancouver’s popular night markets, the Richmond Night Market is a must-go for anyone in the Richmond area. This place is always bustling with loads of amazing food– specifically Asian. From street food to bubble tea, this place is quintessential Richmond fare. There are also vendors selling a variety of products, as well as live performances. And this year’s market even has a zipline!
The Richmond Night Market is open from April 25 to October 13, 2025 every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The market starts at 7:00pm until 12:00am on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday ending at 11:00pm. Tickets are $7, but you can get a Zoom Pass for $35, which gets you five admissions.
You can find the Richmond Night Market at 8351 River Road, Richmond.
SHIPYARDS NIGHT MARKET
North Vancouver’s Shipyards Night Market is a free, annual market hosted from spring until early fall. It’s a fantastic location if you want to catch some of those beautiful waterfront sights while also having some great food. With live music and tons of vendors, you’ll have plenty to enjoy here.
The Shipyards Night Market runs from May 16 until September 12, 2025 every Friday. The market starts at 3:00pm and ends at 10:00p, hosted at the Shipyards District in North Vancouver.
FRIDAYS ON FRONT
New Westminster’s Fridays On Front is the place to get those electric New West vibes. This year’s free marketplace includes mouthwatering food trucks, live music, and activities that are great for the whole family. The vendors will have everything you’re looking for, especially if you love handmade treasures. There’s also a Kid Zone that’s great for the little ones to have a blast, too.
Fridays On Front will be happening every Friday from July 11 until 25, 2025. It’ll be coming back on August 8 to 22, 2025. The market will open at 5:00pm and close at 9:00pm. Just head on over to Front Street Mews in Downtown New Westminster.
VEGAN NIGHT MARKET
Night markets are sometimes hard to eat at if you’ve got food restrictions, but this is one you won’t have to worry about if your diet is plant-based. The Vegan Night Market is Canada’s one and only plant-based night market, with over 30 plant-based businesses offering up their goods. It’s a great place to hang out in the warm summertime. They’ve also got live music, complimentary sunset yoga, and so much more.
The Vegan Night Market is a bi-weekly event. Its next market is June 19 and will run until September 11, 2025. Times are dependent on the market day– but it’s completely free to attend, hosted at Locarno Beach.
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