Summer Thursday evening market in The Forks featuring food trucks, vendors, live music, and riverfront atmosphere. Local and international cuisines.
The Winnipeg Night Market operates on Thursday evenings during summer months at The Forks, the city's historic gathering place at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, creating one of the most festive outdoor food events on the Prairies. The market runs from May through September and transforms The Forks' riverfront plaza into a vibrant street food destination with dozens of vendors representing a breadth of cuisines that reflects Winnipeg's diverse cultural communities: Filipino BBQ, Korean fried chicken, Filipino lumpia, Ukrainian perogies, Caribbean jerk meats, Vietnamese banh mi, and more rotate through the market's seasonal roster. Live music performs throughout the evening, and the setting beside the river with the city's skyline visible across the water creates an atmosphere that draws thousands of residents and visitors each week. The Forks itself — with its year-round indoor food hall, craft beer bar, and riverside skating trail in winter — is worth visiting outside of the Night Market, but Thursday evenings in summer are its most spectacular manifestation.
Signature dishes
- Various Food Trucks — $8-15
Good to know
- Hours
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday (summer)
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Location
1 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L8
49.8875, -97.1308 View on map
Highlights
- Winnipeg's most popular summer food event at The Forks riverfront every Thursday evening
- Dozens of vendors representing Filipino, Korean, Ukrainian, Caribbean, and Vietnamese cuisines
- Live music and riverfront setting with views of the city skyline
- Seasonal operation from May through September — one of the Prairies' best outdoor food markets
- The Forks' historic river confluence location adds cultural and scenic context
Tips for visiting
- Arrive by 6 PM for the best vendor selection before the most popular items sell out
- The market is particularly popular on warm summer evenings — expect a festive crowd
- Combine with a pre-market visit to The Forks Market's indoor food hall for a full evening
- Bring cash — many smaller vendors at the market prefer it over card
- The Forks is accessible by bus from downtown Winnipeg and has ample cycling infrastructure
Accessibility
The Forks' outdoor spaces are accessible with paved and flat riverfront surfaces. The Night Market vendor area is on level ground. Accessible washrooms are available within The Forks Market building adjacent to the outdoor event space. The riverfront walking path is flat and paved.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Winnipeg Night Market operate?
The Night Market runs on Thursday evenings from approximately May through September at The Forks. Hours are typically 5 PM to 11 PM, with some variation.
What type of food is available at the Night Market?
The market features a rotating selection of vendors representing Winnipeg's diverse communities — Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Caribbean, and other cuisines alongside Canadian staples.
What is The Forks?
The Forks is Winnipeg's most significant public gathering space, located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. It has been a meeting place for 6,000 years and today includes a year-round market, restaurants, riverside walk, and cultural facilities.
Is the Night Market free to attend?
Yes. There is no admission fee for the Winnipeg Night Market. Costs are only for food and drink purchases from vendors.
How do I get to The Forks?
The Forks is accessible by bus from downtown Winnipeg, and the riverfront walkway connects it to the rest of the downtown core. Parking is available adjacent to the site.