Grab your shopping basket and explore Melbourne's iconic markets. Check out the popular night market, browse for locally made gifts, shop for dozens of must-read books and more.

People crowded in the Queen Victoria Market with red lanterns overhead.

Hawker 88 Night Market

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Queen Victoria Market transforms into a buzzing Asian-inspired hawker market for five Wednesday nights. Sip refreshing cocktails and feast on delicious street food from the hawker stalls. Then shop for gifts, groove along to live music and more. Best of all, entry is free.

People on steps outside a redeveloped industrial precinct with red brick warehouse buildings.

Younghusband Rose Street Market

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From the team behind Rose Street Market comes another local makers market. Nestled inside Younghusband in Kensington you'll find more than 60 stalls. Pick up gin from local distilleries, browse for handcrafted ceramics and find unique fashion and jewellery.

People browsing tables of books in a market shed.

Melbourne Book Market

Love to curl up with a good book? 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.

People browsing a colourful indoor makers market with quilts, knits, clothing and more.

Kensington Market

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Visit one of Melbourne's most unique neighbourhoods and browse 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.

People walking past market stalls under white gazebos as an outdoor market, leafy trees on the left.

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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Wander rows of treats and treasures at this undercover market every Sunday. Spanning a mammoth three levels, this Melbourne institution recently moved from the Arts Centre to new digs in Southgate. From silk scarves to gourmet goodies, you're bound to uncover some unique finds.

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Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Makers' Market
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Makers' Market

Find gifts of original art, handmade crafts, photos and dog items at this special market.

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