The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Grab your shopping basket and explore Melbourne's iconic markets. Browse for locally made gifts, shop for dozens of must-read books and more.

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Southbank Makers Market

Explore the Southbank Makers Market every Sunday on the promenade at Southgate.

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Witches Market

A special Halloween witches market with crystals, candles, cauldrons and much more.

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Melbourne Makers' Market

A curated showcase of the city's finest contemporary art and design.

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The Lygon Street Market

A monthly open-air market held on the first Sunday of the month.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Borneo Night Market

A vibrant, family-friendly cultural event celebrating the food, culture and heritage of Borneo.

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Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

A crowded scene within the Queen Victoria Market, featuring various banners for a craft fair and market called 'CRFT*WRK'
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CRFT*WRK Market

Enjoy a monthly craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

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Younghusband Market

With great music, curated stalls, hands-on workshops and delicious food, a vibrant scene awaits.

The William Angliss Institute Tram Café, and the courtyard decorated for a outdoor market with festive lanterns, bunting an a popcorn cart.

Sunset Market

Enjoy a nostalgia-inspired market with cheap eats, unique stalls, and live entertainment.

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Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders

Come and discover where cultures bloom, stories come alive, and wonders await.

A crowded outdoor market on a sunny day, with numerous people walking down a path lined by market stalls and umbrellas under a blue sky.
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Docklands Waterfront Farmers' Market

Showcasing fresh produce, market eats and live entertainment along Harbour Esplanade.

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Stock Up Vintage Market

A curated, culture-led vintage market, with music from DJs playing records.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

The Curtin Flea Market

The Curtin Flea Market is back, with free entry and food specials all day.

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Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

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Krayon Art Market

Spend a cozy day filled with trinkets, stationery, art, and more from a curated lineup of artists.

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The Little Food Market

Taste your way through Australia’s ultimate culinary playground.

A collection of strange but cute statuettes of small animals displayed on a green moss-covered multi-tier stand at a market stall.
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Ugly Cutie Market

A two-day art market bringing together over 130 artists, makers and wonderfully unusual creations.

Large crowds of people browsing designer stalls and food carts at the Big Design Market inside the Royal Exhibition Buildings.
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The Big Design Market

A showcase of 280+ independent Australian designers, and three big days of festive shopping.

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Boho Luxe Market: Christmas Edition

A design market full of handmade, ethically sourced products.

A busy outdoor market with colourful tents lining a pedestrian walkway alongside tall palm trees and crowds of visitors.

Christmas Docklands Waterfront Farmers' Market

Celebrate the festive season at the Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market this December.

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Last updated on Thu 29 Oct 2026

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