Gibsons Public Market

08/14/2026

Coastal Closet Pop-Up

The Coastal Closet Pop-Up is back! Join us for a two-day celebration of sustainable fashion, community, and curated second-hand style, bringing together a collection of local resale businesses under one roof.

👗 Sip & Shop Preview Night
On Friday, September 25, from 6:30–8:30 PM, join us for an exclusive Sip & Shop Preview Night. This private, ticketed event gives guests first access to shop the racks before the doors open to the public.

Each ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival, with additional food and beverages available for purchase from Emelles Market Bistro. It’s a relaxed evening for fashion lovers to discover unique pieces, browse curated collections, and get first pick of the best finds.

Purchase your ticket below:
https://www.shopgibsonspublicmarket.com/

🛍️ Open to the Public
On Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Coastal Closet Pop-Up continues in the Market Atrium and is free to attend.

Spend the day browsing curated vintage, consignment, and pre-loved fashion from local second-hand businesses while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the Market.

Whether you’re looking for a unique new-to-you find, adding something special to your wardrobe, or simply love the thrill of a good second-hand treasure hunt, Coastal Closet is the perfect place to shop local and discover something you won’t find anywhere else. Come browse, connect with local sellers, and enjoy a weekend celebrating fashion with a more sustainable twist.

08/13/2026

From our local community, for our local community 💙💛

Our staff member Nicole is holding $1,500 in gift cards that are up for grabs in our Summer Raffle! Every single ticket sold goes right back into supporting Gibsons Public Market and Tidepools Aquarium—funding local programs, community events, and marine education right here in our neighborhood.

🏆 1st Draw: $1,000 IGA Gibsons Gift Card
🏆 2nd Draw: $500 London Drugs Gift Card

🎟️ Tickets: 1 for $10 | 5 for $45
📍 Where to buy: Sold in person at the Market front desk (473 Gower Point Rd)
🗓️ Draw Date: September 9, 2026

Stop by, say hi to the team, and pick up your tickets next time you’re in the market! 🌊🐟

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08/13/2026

🎶September is just around the corner and despite a month with many events we still have some truly wonderful music headed your way courtesy of the marvelously talented Douglas Campbell! 🎶

Music as always will run alongside the legendary happy hour provided by Emelle's Market Bistro.

Here is our lineup for September Saturday Live Music at Gibsons Public Market:

Sept 5- No SLM due to a Private Event
Sept 12- No SLM due to a Private Event
Sept 19- Douglas Campbell (Atrium)
Sept 26- No SLM due to our Coastal Closet Pop Up

Music runs 2.30-4.30pm. So join us after a seaside walk to gather with friends, enjoy a drink and relax to the lovely sounds of music in our Atrium 🍷🎶🌟

08/12/2026

LET'S DANCE!
Deep Sea Dance Party at Gibsons Public Market!

Dive into a night of throwback hits at Gibsons Public Market on Friday, September 18th from 7–10 PM! DJ Buzy B will be spinning your favourite throwback tunes all night long while you dance the night away surrounded by our deep-sea-inspired decor.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $10 until August 31
🎟️ Regular Tickets: $20 after August 31 and at the door

During the Deep Sea Dance Party, the aquarium will be open as a calm, chill-out space where you can take a break from the dancing and explore the amazing marine life of our local waters. Slow things down, wander through TidePools Aquarium, and enjoy a little underwater escape before heading back to the dance floor! Tidepools Aquarium

Plus, we’ll have door prizes throughout the evening, with food and drinks available for purchase from Emelles Market Bistro.

Grab your friends, get ready to dance, and join us for a deep-sea night of throwback favourites!

Please note that this is a 19+ event.

https://www.shopgibsonspublicmarket.com/

08/11/2026

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ 🌅

Mark your calendars—an unforgettable evening awaits! Tickets for GCBS's 12th Annual Gala & Tribute on October 3 are officially on sale. This is one of our favorite nights of the year, bringing our community together to celebrate fellowship, entertainment, celebration and philanthropy. Funds raised through this event support the Society’s bold vision to create a vibrant hub of Coastal life at Gibsons Public Market.

Because space is limited, tickets go quickly every year. Don't miss out on securing your spot for one of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated events!

📍 Gibsons Public Market
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://gibsonspublicmarket.com/events/gala/

08/07/2026

What an incredible night! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made our latest Gibsons Summer Night Market such a fantastic success. From our amazing vendors, talented musicians and performers, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and every single person who stopped by to shop, eat, dance, and connect—you made the evening truly special.

The energy throughout the market was incredible, and it’s because of this amazing community that these events continue to grow year after year. Seeing families, friends, and visitors enjoying everything our local businesses and artisans have to offer is exactly what these nights are all about.

Thank you for supporting local, celebrating our community, and helping make this one of our best Night Markets yet. We can’t wait to do it all again!

See you at the next Gibsons Summer Night Market on September 4th.

Photo Credit Living Room Creative

08/06/2026

Two kitchens, endless possibilities. 👩‍🍳🍷

Whether you’re planning a community gathering, or launching a new food-based business, we have the perfect space for you!

✨ Community Kitchen - Ideal for cooking classes, food demos, tastings, wine & dine events, private dinners or product launches

🧑‍🍳 Commercial Kitchen - A fully-equipped, health-inspected workspace for caterers, food entrepreneurs, bakers, meal prep businesses, and product development.

Both kitchens offer flexible rentals (no lease required), on-site staff support, and are VCH-certified ✨

Got an idea? Bring it to us! We’d love to help you find the right space to make it happen. Link in comments to learn more & book your kitchen 🔗

08/01/2026

We are so excited to offer something brand new for our first Pro-D day of the 2026/2027 school year! We are offering a custom cartooning workshop for kids from The Tooninator! The Tooninator is an amazing local professional cartoonist and artist; check out his work at tooninator.com. This is the perfect workshop for children who love to draw and want to learn fun cartooning tips, tricks and techniques!

This is for children aged 8-12 and runs on Tues, Sept 8th from 9am-3pm.
All materials are provided! We have spots for 10 children!
COST: $90

https://gibsonspublicmarket.com/pro-dcookingclasses/

If your child is ready to take their sketches to the next level, then c'mon! Just Doodle it!

07/31/2026