Storefront Guide: Pop-Up Stores and Galleries in The Lower East Side, NYC

From its vibrant nightlife to its eclectic mix of retailers, trendy stores and hipster hangouts, the Lower East Side is a great retail location. Creative brands looking to host Pop-Up Stores, temporary Art Exhibitions and launch events to grow and connect with their audience will be well-received in the diverse LES.

Lower East Side is an area renowned for its bars and clubs and known for its dives, cheap restaurants, and clothing wholesalers. The Lower East Side, or LES as known by residents, is bordered by Houston Street to the north, Bowery to the west, canal street to the south and the East River.

Cultural, Commercial and Culinary Diversity in the LES

LES reminds occupants and tourists alike of its past with the Tenement Museum, and also displays contemporary art shows at the New Museum, providing a cultural melting pot of old and new. For those shopping lovers, quality goods handmade by local artisans are abundant with brands like Epaulet, Alden, Vass and Gitman Vintage. Foodies on the lookout for diverse culinary options are drawn to this area, LES has both fine dining like Wd-50, a Michelin-starred restaurant and more casual famous diners like Katz Delicatessen. The Lower East Side is also known for its independent music with venues like the Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge.

Pop-Up Spaces in the Lower East Side

This modern 850 sq ft boutique is situated in a prime LES location close to the busy intersection of Allen St and Delancey St, this space benefits from a good level of passing foot traffic and is surrounded by a diverse mix of popular retailers, restaurants and attractions.

This 975 sq ft gallery space with great lighting is ideal for hosting Pop-Up Events and Private Exhibitions. The space is less than a 5-minute walk from B and D train at Grand Street and F train on East Broadway.

This is a gorgeous and spacious 3,000 sq ft art gallery in trendy Lower East Side. Tucked away in a landmark building surrounded by restaurants, bars, and galleries on a historic street, it offers rustic floors, vaulted 12 ft tin ceilings, moveable track lighting and large boxed storefront windows.

This contemporary 950 sq ft art space is located in a busy area of the Lower East Side and is perfect for Art Exhibitions and Creative Pop-Up Stores. The space has unique interiors, 150 yr old reclaimed barn wood panelling on the walls, a tin roof and exposed brick walls. One-of-a-kind flooring mimics the crosswalks and streets of Manhattan.

This 1,450 sq ft space is advantageously located in an area with high foot traffic from a creative demographic. The gallery also has a fantastic reputation and is surrounded by popular retailers, restaurants, galleries and attractions.

This modern 550 sq ft gallery space is located in the arty area close to Bowery and is ideal for Art Openings, Exhibitions and Product Launches. With bright interiors of white walls, striking fluorescent lights and a polished black floor, the space is a perfect blank canvas on which to curate your exhibition or pop-up experience.

Located close to Little Italy in popular Lower East Side is this contemporary 1,800 sq ft space. This space is perfect for Art Events, Pop-Up Stores and Brand Launches. With a spectacular street level frontage and modern display windows, this space offers good visibility and the space is filled with a well-lit natural light.

This renovated white-box shop space is located in the bustling area of the Lower East Side near Allen St. At 2,000 sq ft it is an ideal space for Pop-Up Stores and Art Exhibitions. Surrounded by innovative businesses and popular stores, this space is great for brands and designers to gain exposure in a bustling setting.

Ready to find and book your perfect Pop-Up Store in Lower Manhattan? Take a look at all our LES Pop-Up spaces in Bowery and make your ideas happen.