Melbourne Markets Guide 2026 — Best Farmers Markets, Weekend Markets, Night Markets and Flea Markets

Melbourne Markets 2026 — Overview

Melbourne has one of Australia's richest market cultures, anchored by the historic Queen Victoria Market and spreading across the metropolitan area with excellent neighbourhood farmers markets, flea markets and night markets. Melbourne's market scene reflects the city's food culture — diverse, quality-focused and community-connected. Here's a guide to Melbourne's best markets.

Melbourne's Great Public Markets

• Queen Victoria Market (QVM) — Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne CBD. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. One of the world's largest open-air markets and a Melbourne cultural institution since 1878. Deli and specialty food halls (some of Melbourne's best cheese, charcuterie and Continental foods), fresh produce, clothing, homewares and the Summer Night Market (Wednesday evenings November-March). A Melbourne experience not to be missed. qvm.com.au
• South Melbourne Market — Corner Cecil and Coventry Streets, South Melbourne. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. One of Melbourne's great neighbourhood markets — excellent food stalls, produce, a famous dim sim stall (South Melbourne Market dim sims have been a Melbourne institution for decades), flowers, clothing and homewares. southmelbournemarket.com.au
• Prahran Market — 163 Commercial Road, Prahran. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Excellent food market in Melbourne's inner east. Quality fruit, vegetables, butchers, fishmongers, deli and specialty food operators. prahranmarket.com.au

Weekend and Farmers Markets

• Camberwell Sunday Market — Station Street, Camberwell. Every Sunday 7am-12:30pm. Melbourne's iconic second-hand market. Antiques, bric-a-brac, vintage clothing, collectibles and curiosities. An institution for Melbourne treasure hunters.
• Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Abbotsford Convent) — St Heliers Street, Abbotsford. Fourth Saturday of each month. Excellent artisan and farmers market at the beautiful Abbotsford Convent heritage precinct.

Night Markets in Melbourne

• QVM Summer Night Market — Queen Victoria Market. Wednesday evenings, November-March. Street food from around the world, live music and atmosphere. Melbourne's most popular night market event.
• Flemington Racecourse Night Market (seasonal) — Various ethnic community night markets operate across Melbourne's north and west, particularly the Vietnamese, Chinese and South-East Asian community markets in Footscray and Box Hill.

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