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SoWa Open Market is the South End’s Sunday market, held outdoors in season in the lot at 500 Harrison Avenue and along pedestrian-only Thayer Street, among the artist studios, galleries and shops of the SoWa (South of Washington) district. The organizers count more than 250 local and regional artisans, food trucks and farmers, and entry is free.

It runs on Sundays only, from May to mid-November, which makes it a weekend plan rather than a drop-in; the 2026 dates are in the FAQ. It suits visitors looking for handmade gifts, families after an easy afternoon out, and anyone staying in the Back Bay or South End. The market says it is a 10-minute walk or less from Back Bay and Tufts Medical Center on the Orange Line and Broadway on the Red Line. The South End is a different neighborhood from South Boston, so check the address before you set off.

What the vendors sell

The 2026 vendor list runs to jewelry, original art, glasswork and handmade shoes, alongside regional food producers selling honey, mead, tomato sauces, matcha and dog treats, and farm stands with seasonal produce. Food trucks rotate from week to week and have included Moyzilla, Piesons Pizza, Bon Me, The Hummus Shop and Cousins Maine Lobster. The market posts each Sunday’s lineup on its website.

Beer, music and seating

Every Sunday brings a different New England brewery for a “brewery takeover”, along with live music. Drinks are for guests 21 and over and must be consumed on the premises. Covered seating includes a patio, benches with umbrellas and a breezeway linking the lot with Thayer Street, and the market typically goes ahead rain or shine.

More to see in SoWa

The SoWa Vintage Market, downstairs at 450 Harrison Avenue, sells antiques, collectibles and vintage goods every Sunday, all year. The galleries and open artist studios around Thayer Street are part of the same visit. Once the open-air season ends, the SoWa Christmas Market moves the makers indoors to the SoWa Power Station, which SoWa says was built in 1891 as the world’s largest power generation plant; its dates are in the FAQ.

Sources: SoWa Open Market, market FAQ, entertainment, vendor list, food trucks, SoWa Vintage Market, SoWa Christmas Market, SoWa Power Station. Checked September 30, 2026.

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SoWa Open Market
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Boston, 02118
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About SoWa Open Market

Quick answer: SoWa Open Market is a market at 500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. Free Sunday market in the South End, May to November: 250-plus artisans, farmers and food trucks on Harrison Ave, with a brewery takeover weekly.

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SoWa Open Market is the South End’s Sunday market, held outdoors in season in the lot at 500 Harrison Avenue and along pedestrian-only Thayer Street, among the artist studios, galleries and shops of the SoWa (South of Washington) district. The organizers count more than 250 local and regional artisans, food trucks and farmers, and entry is free.

It runs on Sundays only, from May to mid-November, which makes it a weekend plan rather than a drop-in; the 2026 dates are in the FAQ. It suits visitors looking for handmade gifts, families after an easy afternoon out, and anyone staying in the Back Bay or South End. The market says it is a 10-minute walk or less from Back Bay and Tufts Medical Center on the Orange Line and Broadway on the Red Line. The South End is a different neighborhood from South Boston, so check the address before you set off.

What the vendors sell

The 2026 vendor list runs to jewelry, original art, glasswork and handmade shoes, alongside regional food producers selling honey, mead, tomato sauces, matcha and dog treats, and farm stands with seasonal produce. Food trucks rotate from week to week and have included Moyzilla, Piesons Pizza, Bon Me, The Hummus Shop and Cousins Maine Lobster. The market posts each Sunday’s lineup on its website.

Beer, music and seating

Every Sunday brings a different New England brewery for a “brewery takeover”, along with live music. Drinks are for guests 21 and over and must be consumed on the premises. Covered seating includes a patio, benches with umbrellas and a breezeway linking the lot with Thayer Street, and the market typically goes ahead rain or shine.

More to see in SoWa

The SoWa Vintage Market, downstairs at 450 Harrison Avenue, sells antiques, collectibles and vintage goods every Sunday, all year. The galleries and open artist studios around Thayer Street are part of the same visit. Once the open-air season ends, the SoWa Christmas Market moves the makers indoors to the SoWa Power Station, which SoWa says was built in 1891 as the world’s largest power generation plant; its dates are in the FAQ.

Sources: SoWa Open Market, market FAQ, entertainment, vendor list, food trucks, SoWa Vintage Market, SoWa Christmas Market, SoWa Power Station. Checked September 30, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is SoWa Open Market open in 2026?+
Every Sunday from May 3 to November 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market is not held on other days of the week.
Q. Does it cost anything to get in?+
No. There is no cover charge or admission fee.
Q. Does the market close for rain?+
The market typically operates rain or shine. In extreme weather, closures are announced on its social media channels.
Q. How do I get to SoWa Open Market by T?+
The market says it is a 10-minute walk or less from Back Bay and Tufts Medical Center on the Orange Line and from Broadway on the Red Line. The closest Silver Line 4 stop is at Washington and East Berkeley Streets.
Q. Where can I park?+
The market says street and metered parking is free in Boston on Sundays. Paid lots at 540 Harrison Avenue and at 365, 324 and 274 Albany Street charge $10, cash only.
Q. Can I drink beer at the market?+
Yes. Beer, wine and other drinks are sold to guests 21 and over and must be consumed on the premises. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Q. Is the market accessible, and are there restrooms?+
The market says the Open Market and the surrounding galleries, shops and studios are all accessible. There are portable toilets in the main market area and indoor restrooms in the Art and Design Center at 500 Harrison Avenue and the Artist Studios building at 450 Harrison Avenue.
Q. When is the SoWa Christmas Market?+
November 20 to December 27, 2026, indoors at the SoWa Power Station. It is closed on Mondays and on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and hours vary by day; see the Christmas Market page.
Q. Is the SoWa Vintage Market the same thing?+
No. The SoWa Vintage Market is a separate indoor market for antiques and collectibles, downstairs at 450 Harrison Avenue, open every Sunday year-round.

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