Harlem after sunset hits different.
Harlem Summer Nights is a weekly open-air night market bringing food, music, and community under the iconic Harlem Arches on 12th Avenue. Every Friday all summer long, the neighborhood comes together for local eats, live sounds, and the kind of energy you only get in Harlem after dark.
This is not a one-off event. It’s a standing Friday night ritual.
Expect rotating food vendors, DJs and live performances, and a crowd that actually reflects the neighborhood. Come for dinner, stay for the music, bring friends or pull up solo.
What to expect
• Local food vendors, rotating weekly
• Live DJs and performances
• Open-air summer night market
• Community-first, family-friendly vibe
• Easy access via subway and bus
When
Every Friday
July through August
Where
12th Avenue
Under the Harlem Arches
Admission
Free entry
Food and drinks available for purchase
Good to know
• Vendors change weekly, so no two nights are the same
• Come early for shorter lines and daylight vibes
• Stay late for music and late-night eats
Summer in Harlem doesn’t need a stage.
It already has one.
