eventsThere’s always something exciting happening at Essex Market.
From cooking workshops and demonstrations to guest speakers and dance classes, our calendar is packed with events for all ages.
Join us for regular activities or check out our upcoming events list to discover what we have in store at New York City’s most historic public market.
We also host a variety of regular programs with the support of our local community partners and city organisations.
To learn more about our work with the community, visit our programs page.
Regular Events:
Upcoming Events:
Texon Red | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Texon Red plays George Jones & other country legends
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Intro to Tango with TriANGulO
TriANGulO is hosting a free Intro to Tango on the Essex Market Mezzanine followed by an afternoon milonga, a tango dance party.
Free, donation welcome.
Heatherwurld | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing their debut EP, Eighty-One
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join us for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration presented with Daisy Paez, Lower East Side community advocate. A FREE, safe, and fun afternoon of live music, food, and activities.
Intro to Tango with TriANGulO
TriANGulO is hosting a free Intro to Tango on the Essex Market Mezzanine followed by an afternoon milonga, a tango dance party.
Free, donation welcome.
Bring Your Own Records
Monthly Meetup at Catalyst Records. Bring your own records or just come to listen!
Free Exercise Classes: Zumba
Join us on the last Sunday every month for a free Zumba session at Essex Market, in partnership with Community Healthcare Network. All levels are welcome, class can be done standing or seated in a chair.
Wear clothes and sneakers you are comfortable moving your body in.
Free Exercise Classes: Zumba
Join us on the last Sunday every month for a free Zumba session at Essex Market, in partnership with Community Healthcare Network. All levels are welcome, class can be done standing or seated in a chair.
Wear clothes and sneakers you are comfortable moving your body in.
Beckmann | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing his new single, Lorray
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Fatales | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing their new single, Voices
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Bring Your Own Records
Monthly Meetup at Catalyst Records. Bring your own records or just come to listen!
Intro to Tango with TriANGulO
TriANGulO is hosting a free Intro to Tango on the Essex Market Mezzanine followed by an afternoon milonga, a tango dance party.
Free, donation welcome.
Faith NYC | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing their new record, Love Is A Wish Away/Dub Is A Wish Away
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
The Sống Collective's Nhậu-la Fundraiser
Vietnamese-American theatre company The Sống Collective is coming together with Việt Salon to host a fundraiser night of dinner theatre, with chef's tasting and drinks by Phoebe Trần of Bé Bếp and Nhậu Culture.
Tickets include a four course Vietnamese-style meal, two cocktails or mocktails, and access to the show. All proceeds will be put towards sustaining their writers' incubator programming for emerging local entertainment artists.
Free Exercise Classes: Yoga
Join us on the first Sunday every month for a free Yoga session at Essex Market, in partnership with Community Healthcare Network.
Wear clothes and sneakers you are comfortable moving your body in. Bring your own mat or towel.
St. Divine | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing songs from The Devil You Know
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Steven Blush | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Book Signing with live performance by Drew Stone & Will Romeo of Incendiary Device
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Bring Your Own Records
Monthly Meetup at Catalyst Records. Bring your own records or just come to listen!
2026 Finals Watch Party
Meet us at the market for our finals watch party! We’ll be streaming the game live, with free food, giveaways, and family-friendly fun.
2PM Free Burgers from El Sazón RD and Free Hot Dogs from Catalyst Market Bar*
2PM Make-Your-Own Trading Card Booth
2:15PM Fogo Azul Opening Drum Line
3PM Match Begins!
*All food is first come first serve while supplies last.
Matchday Crafts
Visit Essex Market from 12-3PM to watch the game and make your own soccer bracelet, draw and color soccer activity sheets, and hang out with neighbors!
Nordic Preserves: Norway V. France
Visit Nordic Preserves’ stall beginning at 3PM during the game for free midsommar samples. Bites include toast Skagen, smoked salmon rolls, and pickled herring on new potatoes.
Pride Month Drag Bingo Night
In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Essex Market is hosting its third annual drag bingo night! Lady Champagne Bubbles will be kicking things off at 7pm at Essex Markets mezzanine level. All proceeds from our ticket sales will be donated to The NYC LGBT Community Center.
Admission includes two drink tickets, bingo boards, delicious snacks & the main event: drag bingo!
The Great American Cheese Tour: USA v. Australia
Join vendor Formaggio Essex during the USA game on for a Coast-to-Coast Cheese Tasting. From Pasture to Plate this cheese sample showcase will take you on a journey across the country with facts and fromage to taste.
Bring Your Own Records
Monthly Meetup at Catalyst Records. Bring your own records or just come to listen!
Free Natas: Portugal V. DR Congo
Catch the Portugal v. DR Congo match where Joey Bats Café will be treating the first 100 customers to free pastéis de nata (while supplies last).
Soccer Storytime with District 1
Join us for some after school fun as District 1 hosts a themed soccer reading of Frances Flamingo: Soccer Star! Fun activities and freebies, too! Find us on the Norfolk side of the Mezzanine at 3:30PM on the soccer turf!
Fresh Bites: France V Senegal
Our recurring free, nutrition demo programming with a twist! Join us at 10AM or 11AM for a special quiche demonstration from Chomps-Élysées ahead of the France v. Senegal game.
German Bites with Kotti Berliner: Germany v. Curaçao
Visit us to watch the game Germany v. Curaçao on 6/14 at 1PM. We’ll be giving away (5) $25 gift cards to Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab customers in the crowd. Plus: free samples while supplies last!
Matchday Crafts
Visit Essex Market after school on 6/13 and 6/30 for kids crafts and a fun spot to watch the game! Make your own soccer bracelet, draw and color soccer activity sheets, and hang out with neighbors!
Jon Geihsler | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing The Long Weekend
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Kickoff Watch Party with Puebla Mexican & Artesanias Mexicanas: Mexico v. South Africa
Meet us on the mezzanine for a big screen viewing of the first game of the World Cup, the first 100 customers will get a free taco from our very own Puebla Mexican Food.
Check out the kid-friendly pop-up by family-ran craft company Artesanias Mexicanas and The Cup setup on the Market’s mezzanine, and discover your favorite neighborhood watch spot for the rest of game-play!
Ezekiel Honig | Catalyst In‑Store
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing warm, textural ambient, downtempo, and slow-motion house, using elements from Surfaces of a Broken Marching Band, Variables, and other albums.
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Free Exercise Classes: Zumba
Join us on the last Sunday every month for a free Zumba session at Essex Market, in partnership with Community Healthcare Network. All levels are welcome, class can be done standing or seated in a chair.
Wear clothes and sneakers you are comfortable moving your body in.
Mark Crozer of The Jesus and Mary Chain | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Performing tracks from his recent LP Homecoming ahead of Total Bummer Fest
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Intro to Tango with TriANGulO
TriANGulO is hosting a free Intro to Tango on the Essex Market Mezzanine followed by an afternoon milonga, a tango dance party.
Free, donation welcome.
AAPI Month Crafting and Maker's Market at Essex Market
Celebrate AAPI Month at Essex Market with a family-friendly event for the community! Craft pipe-cleaner flowers, decorate Heart of Dinner grocery bags, and shop the pop-up Maker’s Market featuring AAPI-owned small businesses.
All proceeds, and 15% of maker sales will support local AAPI nonprofits Heart of Dinner and UA3.
RATFANG | Catalyst In‑Store LIVE
Catalyst In-store LIVE
Catalyst Records hosts free in-store performances throughout the year at Essex Market. Open to the public.
Join us for Talk & Taste evenings at Essex Market!
Hosted in partnership with Edible Manhattan and the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD), Talk & Taste explores the past, present, and future of food culture in New York City.
Each evening we’ll explore the relationship between food and our city with a variety of guest chefs and speakers, followed with insightful tastings led by Essex Market vendors!
See our calendar or join the newsletter to stay tuned to our next installment of Talk & Taste.
Image: Chef Jon Kung speaks on his culinary journey during a Talk and Taste evening.
Interested in hosting your own event?
Hosting an event at Essex Market is a unique experience that gives you and your guests the opportunity to interact with the city’s most exciting public market.