TORONTO – Harbourfront Centre’s Underground Night Market is extending its run through Saturday, August 23 in response to overwhelming public demand.
Since launching in June, the market has transformed Toronto’s central waterfront into a vibrant, family-friendly late-night destination, offering bold, global street food at an accessible $10-and-under price point. Families, food lovers, and curious passersby have returned week after week to enjoy rotating vendors, free dance lessons, DJ sets, and pop-up performances.
“The Underground Night Market has tapped into something magical,” says Cathy Loblaw, CEO of Harbourfront Centre. “It’s become a space where people gather with joy, sharing food, dancing under the stars, and experiencing the vibrancy of Toronto’s diverse cultures. We’re proud to offer an experience that feels so alive, so welcoming, and so uniquely Harbourfront.”
The market has quickly become more than a culinary event. It’s a celebration of community. Visitors can jump into free dance lessons offered by Soul2Sole, vibe to live DJ sets, or catch surprise performances like a recent pop-up set by American Idol Golden Ticket winner Cal Buckley, who returns for a full Rock the Barn concert at Harbourfront Centre on August 14.
“We created this with one goal in mind: bringing people together in a fun, accessible, and flavourful way,” says Phillip Suos, founder of Street Eats Market and curator of the Underground Night Market. “What’s happened since launch has been incredible. The energy is unmatched, the vendors are thriving, and guests are coming back with friends, family, even out-of-towners. It’s become one of the most exciting spots in Toronto this summer.”
Harbourfront Centre continues to evolve as a gathering place along Toronto’s waterfront — shaped by the voices of the community. From the Saturday Farmers Market, offering fresh local produce and small-batch goods, to the lively Underground Night Market filled with global flavours, music, and dancing, each experience reflects the kinds of moments our visitors have told us matter most. This season’s programming is part of our ongoing effort to create meaningful, welcoming spaces for everyone who comes to the waterfront to enjoy arts, culture, recreation and learning.
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Morganne Campbell
Communications Lead
Harbourfront Centre
mcampbell@harbourfrontcentre.com