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Late Nights in the Middle of June

June 24, 2026

Welcome back to this week's newsletter! We've got fun for all ages and all interests this weekend, from Empanada Fest and live music in Market Lane to PD Day programming to celebrate the last day of school!
Scroll through to read all about it, and be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out. We hope you'll join us for one (or more) of these oh-so-special late nights in the middle of June!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨‼️

It’s grillin’ season and Chris’ Country Cuts is expanding their space! They’ll be offering the same great service and quality you know and love, alongside a selection of brand-new offerings. To celebrate, we’re giving away TWO prize bags to TWO lucky winners! Keep reading to find out how you can enter for a chance to win. 🤞🏻🥩⭐️

How to enter online:
1️⃣ Follow @coventgardenmarketcanada and @chriscountrycuts_london on Instagram and/or Facebook
2️⃣ Like this post (& share to your stories for a bonus entry)
3️⃣ Tag anyone who’d be excited about this expansion: every tag counts as an entry!

How to enter in person:
1️⃣ Visit the Market and make a purchase at Chris’ Country Cuts
2️⃣ Let them know you heard about this giveaway at checkout
3️⃣ Write down your name and contact info so we can randomly select a winner!

Both winners will receive:
💵 $100 in gift certificates, usable anywhere in the Market (grab your proteins from Chris and shop sides from our other vendors)!
🧺 Market tote bag with $50 of summertime grilling goods from Chris (hot sauce, spice rub, etc)

Winners will be chosen on Friday, July 3, 2026! ⏰

What's for Lunch?

Here’s a quick snapshot of three lunch choices from a group of friends at the Market this week, featuring dishes from Seoul Seafood, The Rice Box, and New Delhi Deli. Tag us on social media @coventgardenmarketcanada when you post your lunch: we’d love to see which dishes are your favs this summer!

PD Days at the Market

The last day of school is already here! Wow, time flies. Thank your kids’ teachers with a gift from the Market, and come back tomorrow (Friday June 26th) for our final PD day event!

We’ll have a mixed arts and crafts workshop, mini movie/shows in OKTC, carnival games, a scavenger hunt, and more from 11am-2pm. Make some memories and start summer break on a high note with an afternoon of family fun! 

Empanada Fest is THIS WEEKEND!

Join us on Saturday, June 27 on Rotary Square for a celebration of Latin flavours, music, and community! 🌞🌇✨ Enjoy delicious empanadas, cold beer, great music, and an incredible atmosphere from 3pm–midnight. One of the highlights of the day will be the live match showing of Colombia vs. Portugal, a can’t-miss showdown. 🇨🇴🇵🇹 Gather with fellow fans and experience every moment of the action on the big screen. Come hungry, come ready to cheer, and make it a day to remember at Empanada Fest! 🙌

📍 Covent Garden Market
📅 Saturday, June 27 | 3 PM – 12 AM
🥟 Empanadas • 🍺 Beer • 🎶 Music • ⚽ Colombia vs. Portugal Live Match Showing

it’s a prime day to #shoplocal 📍✨

Let’s talk about how supporting local businesses, events, and agriculture over big box stores can make a positive difference in our community:

  • choosing small businesses puts a smile on their face and makes their dreams come true! our vendors are so passionate about what they do: it makes a real difference in their lives every time you choose them over big box stores
  • attending local initiatives supports event vendors and sustains their ability to fund event programming and exciting performances to create connection within our community
  • supporting local agriculture reduces plastic waste and emissions associated with long-distance shipping while also improving local food security and human connection (isn’t it special to know where your food is coming from?)

Tag us on social media and show us your favourite ways to #shoplocal for a chance to be featured right here in our newsletter! @coventgardenmarketcanada#CGMsummer 🙌

London City of Music Concerts

This week’s show features DJ Fresh Czz, Malik Palacio, Casper Marcus, Tiffany Chantelle, Greg Brisco, and Brisco’s Blues Revue

Every Thursday in Market Lane: June 18th – August 27th from 7-10pm! Free music for all 🎶 Check out @ldnmusicoffice for more info!

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET

Stop by the Outdoor Farmers Market every Saturday from 8AM to 1PM.
You’ll be able to find all of your favourite vendors at the market again this year, and welcome some new faces, too! All of our vendors at the Farmers Market grow it, raise it, bake it or make it!

2026 Farmers Market Vendors – this Saturday:

Pop-ups:

  • Radio Western
  • The Bark
  • TWEE
  • Independent Living Centre
  • Byron Legion
  • Loop & Knot Customs
  • London Public Library
See you there!

Sampling Sunday

Every Sunday here at the market, we host Sampling Sundays, a chance to try delicious bites from different vendors. Whether it’s your first time tasting or a reminder of how good it really is, it’s the perfect way to explore what’s local and tasty! This Sunday, we’re featuring: house-made blueberry scones and freshly-brewed coffee from Market Cafe! 

🕚 Time: 11 a.m. ~ while supplies last!

You won’t want to miss this!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We’ve had our new Market hours for nearly a year now, and we’d love to hear what you think of them. Please take a moment to fill out our quick survey and let us know how the new hours are working for you: your input helps us serve you better!

As a thanks for sharing your thoughts, we’ll be giving away $50 in Market gift certificates to one lucky survey respondent EVERY WEEK! Don’t miss out on your chance to win. 

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