Month long celebration of independent markets every Saturday on High Street Kensington this September

From the swinging 60s to the 2000s, High Street Kensington’s legendary ‘Kensington Market’ was a go-to for London’s underground fashion scene and pop-culture lovers. This September, in the spirit of this creative heritage, Opportunity Kensington is hosting an exciting programme of independent markets. Taking place every Saturday across the month, it includes two brand-new events celebrating London’s design and fashion scenes.

The brand-new All Ears Market will be taking place on Saturday 12th September during London Design Festival. A new market for music and design lovers, it will feature artist and DJ talks, records, merch and zines, alongside pan-Asian street food – with an accompanying free day of talks and music films in the Kensington Central Library Lecture Theatre.

Then, during London Fashion Week on Saturday 19th September, Judy’s Vintage Market will bring a new event to High Street Kensington, inspired by the individuality and creative energy of the original Kensington Market. More than 50 traders will showcase emerging designers and makers, sustainable and upcycled fashion, jewellery, accessories, textiles and vintage, with plenty of one-off finds that won’t be found on the high street.

The month rounds off on Saturday 26th September with the regular and hugely popular Big Flea Market, offering another chance to shop from over 60 perfectly curated independent stalls to hunt out vintage fashion, furniture, collectables and unusual finds.

Together, the markets will make September a month-long celebration of independent retail, creativity and community in High Street Kensington, bringing a fresh take on the area’s distinctive market heritage.

The markets open from 10am on Phillimore Walk, Kensington, with All Ears running until 6pm and the others until 4.30pm.

For more information, visit https://highstreetkensington.co.uk/markets/