Melbourne's iconic markets are on throughout the festive season. Shop the stalls for locally-made gifts, pick up yummy vegan treats, find local produce for the Christmas lunch and more.

Summer Night Market

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Get in the holiday spirit when Queen Victoria Market transforms into a buzzing night market every Wednesday. Sip on refreshing cocktails, feast on delicious street food, shop for gifts, groove along to live music and more. Best of all, entry is free.

German Christmas Market

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Load up on pretzels, pick up German gingerbread and feast on bratwurst at this traditional Christmas pop-up. Then shop for authentic handmade crafts. Grab a stunning wreath for your front door. And expect a special visit from St. Nikolaus.

Little Korea Street Food Christmas Festival

Visit Seoul in Melbourne at this pop-up Korean Christmas festival. Feast on authentic street food. See talented dance crews. Catch live K-pop performances and more. And enjoy heaps of family-friendly activities like face painting and balloon art.

Stallholder interacting with a customer over a market stall selling vegan produce.

The Vegan Christmas Market

Grab your plant-loving bestie and head straight to this 100 per cent vegan market for all your Christmas shopping needs. Find upcycled fashion and accessories, stock up on sustainable skincare and try ethically-made treats. Don't forget to keep to bring your own tote bags to carry your goodies in.

People milling through a market beneath plants and sparkling lights

Makers Market at The District

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Family-friendly, dog-friendly and weather-proof market. This classic, covered outdoor laneway market makes Christmas shopping a breeze. It's also perfectly located for a waterside stroll and lunch al fresco. Open on the last Sunday of each month.

Outdoor view of widely spaced market stalls along the Arts Centre Promenade with people walking past.

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

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Wander rows of treats and treasures and pick up a handmade gift at this beloved Southbank spot every Sunday. Boasting a mammoth 24 stalls, this is a Melbourne institution on the edge of the CBD. From silk scarves to gourmet goodies, you're bound to find the perfect present for your family and friends.

Long line of tables covered in books.

Melbourne Book Market

If you've got a book-lover to buy for this Christmas or looking for the perfect summer novel, stock up on top titles at Queen Victoria Market on every Saturday and Sunday. Choose from thousands of new and pre-loved reads. Selected by some of Melbourne’s most experienced booksellers, authors and illustrators.

Two women sit on a park bench chatting with their push bikes parked either side of them.

Kensington Market

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Visit one of Melbourne's cutest neighbourhoods and shop for the perfect gift at this local monthly market. Fuel up with a coffee then peruse unique goodies from local makers, artisan treats, homewares and kids accessories. Then it's only a short stroll to The Premises for a cheeky brunch date. On 19 November and 17 December.

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