Camden Town welcomes first family-friendly Evening Street Market
On 19 February, Camden Council welcomed hundreds of residents to its first-ever Evening Street Market.
Taking place on Inverness Street, the family-friendly trial event offered a vibrant hub of food, culture, and entertainment for residents and visitors.
The market is part of Camden Council’s plan to test new and exciting evening activities. This trial market will allow the council to gather feedback from residents and businesses, helping to shape the future of evening markets in the area.
This new evening market has proven to be a fantastic addition to Camden Town, offering residents and visitors a chance to come together and experience the fantastic culture, talent, and local businesses our community has to offer.
We’re committed to creating a vibrant and safe borough for everyone. This market will help us understand how we can best support and develop evening markets, providing a space where families can connect, discover new things, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Camden after dark.
This market will help towards building vibrant and safe spaces for everyone to enjoy, whist championing our community.
We're showcasing the very best of Camden – our incredible culture, our rebellious spirit, our support for local businesses, and the brilliant talent that makes our community so special.
The market featured family-friendly activities and live musical performances. Young musicians from the HvH Arts Music Mentoring Programme performed a selection of pieces, followed by a performance from Folk Dance Remixed, a group known for their contemporary take on traditional folk dance. The event also included a performance by a traditional mariachi band. The market aimed to provide entertainment for all ages and showcase local artistic talent.
Supporting local business, the evening market also hosted a wide variety of vendors, many from the surrounding area. Attendees enjoyed a diverse selection of offerings, from global street food experiences to handcrafted artisanal products, highlighting the vibrancy of the community.
This pilot market received £15,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will be used to explore and understand the challenges, benefits and future viability of night markets in the borough. This initiative is part of Camden’s Evening and Night-time Strategy to make Camden a welcoming, safe and inclusive place to spend time in the evening and night-time.