El Souq Pop- Up: NYC's Only SWANA & South Asian Marketplace

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

5-2-A at Industry City | Brooklyn, NY

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About this Event


El Souq: The Other Side of the Bridge

A new borough. Same El Souq energy.

Industry City (5-2-A) | 33 35th St, 2nd Fl | BK, NY 11232

For the first time, El Souq lands in Brooklyn.

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Industry City for our final pop-up before summer—bringing together 40+ SWANA and South Asian brands, makers, and creatives for a full day of shopping, food, music, and community.

This isn’t just a market - it’s a daytime dance party.

Set against expansive waterfront views overlooking the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty, El Souq transforms into a sunlit, open-air celebration where shopping meets sound and community meets movement.


What to expect:
  • 40+ curated vendors across fashion, jewelry, home, books, and more
  • Street food and small-batch baked goods inspired by diasporic flavors
  • Palestinian-owned 360 Records spinning Arabic and SWANA sounds all day
  • A curated selection of vinyl, cassette tapes, and books
  • Headlining DJ set by Mansaf Mama (3:00–6:00 PM)
  • Interactive activations, including Ludo gameplay with Ludo Ghar

The energy builds throughout the day, with 360 Records setting the tone before Mansaf Mama takes over the decks from 3–6 PM, closing things out with a high-energy, dance-forward set. With expanded space and room to move, expect a full-on daytime dance floor.

In between sets, shopping, and bites, take a moment to reset with a round of Ludo, the beloved South Asian board game, courtesy of Ludo Ghar - bringing a playful, social energy into the mix.

El Souq is known for showcasing brands that honor their ancestral roots - through textiles, craft, and storytelling that span SWANA and South Asian cultures. Every pop-up is designed as both a marketplace and a gathering space - rooted in creativity, heritage, and connection.

This Brooklyn debut marks a major milestone - and the last chance to experience El Souq before we break for summer.


Event Details

📍 Location: Industry City (Building 5-2-A) | 33 35th St, 2nd Floor
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

About El Souq

El Souq is New York City’s first and only pop-up shopping concept dedicated to celebrating independent brands, creatives, and craftmakers from the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) and South Asian regions.

This Brooklyn edition marks our final pop-up before our summer hiatus — and one of our most ambitious yet.



Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Market Hours
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Where is it happening?

5-2-A at Industry City, 33 35th Street, Brooklyn, United States

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Tickets

USD 7.18 to USD 71.21

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