University District Night Market to Feature Local Vendors, Live Entertainment and Community Connection

The U/D Night Market takes place monthly at Central Commons Park on the final Wednesday of each month, from now until September.

In collaboration with Marketspot, University District (U/D) is set to host its third U/D Night Market of the season tomorrow, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. This free outdoor event will showcase local artisan vendors and offer family-friendly entertainment for all ages. The U/D Night Market takes place on the last Wednesday of each month until September, with each event featuring unique activities.

What: While soaking up a lively evening of entertainment, guests can explore and shop local artisan vendors. An electric DJ set performed by Joash Charles will set the tone for the evening followed by a high energy live performance by ZENON. Malcolm’s Magic Show will provide a playful, awe-inspiring experience for all ages. Closing out the evening, Sunstrokes will take the stage with a set that will have everyone dancing.

Where: Central Commons Park at University District between Borough Bar + Grill and The Banquet. A Google Maps link to this event’s location is here for easy access.

When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule:
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Joash Charles
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: ZENON
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Malcolm’s Magic Show
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Sunstrokes

Who: Spokespeople from University District will be on-site and available for media interviews between 5 and 7 p.m.

About University District

To the west of the University of Calgary and overlooking the Bow River and Rocky Mountains, University District is a comprehensive 200-acre community with a bold new vision for urban life in Calgary. Through a collaborative, people-first design process, the Master Plan and thorough engagement program forged strong respect between local community members and University District Trust. The neighbourhood applies the best ideas in urban design and incorporates the wants and needs of surrounding legacy communities–weaving current aesthetic, technology, and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the city.

For more information about University District, visit its Sales & Discovery Centre at 4410 University Ave. N.W., Calgary (located on University Avenue accessible from Shaganappi Trail NW) or go online: myuniversitydistrict.ca and visit Instagram, X, and Facebook, @udistrictyyc_ #UDLife

Media Contacts

Lorna Prediger
Director, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
lprediger@ucpg.ca
(587) 747-5289

Jacqueline Tran
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
jtran@ucpg.ca
(587) 774-4770

Rachel Redmond
Worthington PR & Story for University District
rredmond@worthingtonpr.com
(403) 305-0503