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Richmond Night Market

Name: Richmond Night Market
Start: 2026-04-01
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Richmond

The Richmond Night Market, a major cultural gathering inspired by Asian night markets, held its grand finale in Richmond, British Columbia, concluding 26 years of operation. The final season ran on weekends from April to September 2026.

Date: Apr 1 - Sep 20, 2026
Location: Richmond
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Closing after 26 years of operation
Known as North America's largest night market
Hosted over 200 vendors
Attracted more than one million visitors annually

Established in 2000 by entrepreneur Raymond Cheung, the Richmond Night Market aimed to bring night-time culture inspired by Asian night markets to Metro Vancouver. Over 26 years, it grew to be recognized by organizers as North America's largest night market, drawing over one million visitors annually, including locals and tourists.

The market was known for hosting upwards of 200 vendors, offering a wide array of food, clothing, and other goods in brightly lit stalls. Originally opening at the Continental Shopping Centre, the event relocated to larger sites over the years, settling in its current location near Bridgeport station in 2012. Its closure in September 2026 was due to an expiring lease and the inability to secure an affordable new site for the large-scale event.

Practical details

Location described by the source: near Bridgeport station; www.theglobeandmail.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Richmond

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