Here’s the latest on Time Out Market Vancouver.
What’s new
- Opening status and date: Time Out Market Vancouver is set to open in Spring 2026 at Oakridge Park, with the first reports indicating an opening around late May 2026. This aligns with announcements that Vancouver’s market would be a major new destination in the Oakridge redevelopment.[3][4][7]
- Vendors and lineup: The market has been gradually unveiling its chef lineup, with initial announcements earlier in 2025 and updates through 2026 detailing a mix of local Vancouver talents and established concepts. The most recent round in May 2026 highlighted 20 vendors including notable concepts like Pasta e Basta and others, signaling a diverse culinary roster for opening week.[5][10][3]
- Opening coverage: Local outlets gave previews and first-look coverage around opening, including inside photos and vendor showcases, as anticipation built toward the spring launch and opening day events.[7][9]
What to expect
- Experience: Time Out Market Vancouver aims to bring together top local chefs, drinks, and cultural experiences under one roof in a purpose-built collective space within Oakridge Park, mirroring the model successful in other Time Out markets.[2][3]
- Scale and surroundings: The Oakridge project itself is a major, mixed-use development featuring housing, parks, civic facilities, and a large shopping center, making the market a central hub within a larger urban renewal effort.[2]
Notable dates you might care about
- Opening day: Reported to be May 28, 2026, with events and first vendor experiences rolling out that week.[7]
- First vendor announcements and lineup updates have continued throughout 2025 and 2026, signaling a progressive reveal ahead of opening.[4][3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of key announcements (with dates and vendor names) or summarize what critics and local outlets have said about the market’s potential impact on Vancouver’s dining scene. I can also provide a quick map of Oakridge Park’s location and nearby transit options to help plan a visit.
Sources
Celebrating Vancouver's local culinary talents and bringing a new experience to the city: Feenie's by Chef Rob Feenie, Mee Bar by Chef Chanthy Yen, Lunch Lady, MaKaam by Baan Lao's Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, DownLow Chicken, and Barnacle by Bar Bravo are the first six vendors announced to join Time
www.timeout.comThe second Time Out Market location in Canada will open its doors Thursday, May 28 from 11a.m.
www.timeout.comIt’s official: Time Out Market is opening its first location in British Columbia.
www.timeout.comToday Peacock by Chef Vikram Vij, Via Tevere, Kishimoto, Santo Taco, Heritage, Mello and Boba Run are confirmed to join the curated mix.
www.timeout.comFrom celebrity chefs concepts to new outpost from beloved Vancouver restaurants, these are all 20 spots coming to Time Out Market Vancouver.
dailyhive.comThe news comes with the full lineup of chefs, bars and events
www.timeout.comIt's officially time: here's your first look inside Vancouver's first Time Out Market and everything you can eat on opening day.
dailyhive.comThe news that Time Out Market would be coming to Vancouver first […]
vanmag.comTime Out Market is heading to Vancouver - The food and cultural market is set to open in late 2024 at Oakridge Park
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