FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
I Love North Shields Launches New Vintage Market Celebrating Community, Creativity and Reuse
A new community-led vintage market is set to take place in North Shields this April, bringing together local traders, creatives and residents for a day centred around sustainability, style and shared stories.
I Love North Shields Vintage Market: Handpicked. Reimagined. will take place on Sunday 26 April 2026 at Salt Market Social, running from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Founded by the community platform I Love North Shields, the event has been carefully curated to showcase around 50 independent vintage traders and creatives, alongside live music, photography, and a full day of activity designed to bring people together.
The market celebrates the growing movement towards reuse and conscious consumption, while also shining a light on North Shields’ evolving creative scene and independent businesses.
Alongside vintage stalls, visitors can take part in interactive experiences throughout the day. Highlights include a Dress Up Corner, where people can try on vintage pieces from the 1930s to the 1960s, explore personal style, and capture their own photos — adding a playful and immersive element to the event.
A curated soundtrack of funk, soul and disco, alongside live performances, will run throughout the day, creating a relaxed, social atmosphere where visitors are encouraged to browse, connect and spend time together.
Simmie Harper, Founder of I Love North Shields, said:
“This market is about more than just buying vintage — it’s about bringing people together, celebrating creativity, and showing what’s possible when a community comes together. We’ve curated something that feels special, accessible and rooted in North Shields.”
The event is free to attend, operating on a Pay As You Feel model to ensure accessibility for all, while helping to support future community-led initiatives.
Event Details
Sunday 26 April 2026
10:00am – 5:00pm
Salt Market Social, North Shields
Free entry (Pay As You Feel)
Tickets:
https://buytickets.at/ilovenorthshields/2026535
Media Contact
hello@ilovenorthshields.com
https://ilovenorthshields.com/
Notes to Editors
I Love North Shields is a community-led platform documenting everyday culture in North Shields. Through its magazine, events and digital channels, it connects people, celebrates local stories and supports independent businesses and creatives.
