Uptown Night Market to host final Harlem edition on October 9

On Thursday, October 9, the Uptown Night Market will take its final bow under the Harlem arches at 12th Avenue and 133rd Street. After five years of transforming Thursdays into Harlem’s biggest block party, the market will celebrate one last night of food, music, and community.

A Five-Year Celebration of Culture and Community

Since its debut in 2021, Uptown Night Market has welcomed more than 300,000 visitors, averaging 8,000 guests each month. The market has become a launchpad for dozens of POC-, immigrant-, and women-owned businesses across New York City. What began as a small idea beneath the viaduct grew into one of the city’s most celebrated cultural events — a monthly tradition embodying Harlem’s flavor, resilience, and spirit.

Finale Features Food, Music, and Surprises

The October 9 finale promises to be the most stacked edition yet, featuring over 70 food vendors, surprise giveaways, and an unforgettable live soundtrack. The night’s lineup includes Special Occasion, a powerhouse soul band; NYC Royalty, a masterful Latino band; and the legendary DJ Cosi, who will return to close out the market with his signature Uptown energy.

Harlem’s Legacy and a Thank You to the Community

“Harlem made this market legendary,” said Marco Shalma, Executive Producer of MASC Hospitality Group. “The vendors, the artists, the neighbors, the sponsors — everyone who showed up made Uptown Night Market a movement. This last event is our way of saying thank you, and of celebrating what we built together.”

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter in Harlem

While October 9 marks the end of the Uptown Night Market under the arches, it is not the end of the story. Shalma confirmed that MASC Hospitality Group is already developing a new, permanent project rooted in Harlem, aimed at continuing the mission of celebrating culture, fueling innovation, and supporting small businesses.

“This is the last hoorah under the arches, but not the end of Uptown,” Shalma added. “We’re building the next chapter right here in Harlem, and it’s going to be bigger and bolder than anything we’ve done before.”

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