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

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Winter Night Market

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Gather ‘round roaring fire pits every Wednesday for the Winter Night Market. Entry is free and there'll be roaming entertainment and silent discos during the epic 13-week season. Factor in a few bucks to feast on winter comfort food. Warm up with a cup of hot mulled wine or boozy spiced Milo. Then browse vintage fashion, records and more in the specialty shops.

Large crowds of people wandering around stalls at the indoor design market inside the Royal Exhibition Buildings.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This local favourite makers market is on again in the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building. Peruse over 270 of stalls selling stunning gifts from local creatives. Think ethical fashion, art prints, colourful ceramics and one-of-a-kind jewellery. Then grab a bite to eat from the food stalls and kick back to live music.

Aerial view of large crowds of people walking around The Little Food Market at the Royal Exhibition Building, with colourful banners hanging from the ceiling.

The Little Food Market

Get your stretchy pants on for this epic foodie market. Make your way through more than 200 food and drink stalls from around Australia. Sample everything from artisan cheese and handmade sweet treats to small-batch gins and organic wines. Then level-up your skills in the kitchen and head to The Chef's Hat Stage for live cooking demos.

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Boho Luxe Market: Winter Wanderlust

Add a touch of whimsy to your winter at this gorgeous market. Find fashion, jewellery, art and more from local Melbourne artists. Join a creative workshop or get a photo of your aura. Then visit the Vegan Market in The Edge and The Terrace. Find delicious plant-based chocolate, vegan skincare, food trucks and more earth-friendly goodies.

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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 every Saturday and Sunday. Choose from thousands of new and pre-loved reads. The collections are selected by some of Melbourne’s most experienced booksellers, authors and illustrators.

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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.

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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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