Dawn or dusk, weekend or midweek – Brisbane is a 24-hour city so it’s no surprise that our bustling market scene is booming. As well as farm-fresh produce and vegetables, delicious coffee and treats, you can also pick up hidden gems and bargains including vintage and handmade finds, fashion, jewellery or something unique to gift to a loved one. Here's our guide to Brisbane’s best markets.
Brisbane City Markets specialise in fresh farm-direct produce, trawler-direct seafood, authentic baked goods and more.
When: Every Wednesday, 8am – 6pm (Reddacliff Place); and every Thursday, 8am – 2pm (Cathedral Square)
Where: Reddacliff Place, George St end of the Queen Street Mall; and Cathedral Square, corner Wharf and Ann St
West End Markets is filled with organic produce, flowers, second-hand clothing, bric-a-brac and food tastings.
When: Every Saturday, 6am – 1pm
Where: Davies Park, Montague Rd and Jane St, West End
The Collective Markets is where you can collect arts, crafts, homewares, collectables, exotic items, designer fashion and handmade jewellery.
When: Every Friday evening, 5pm – 9pm; Saturday, 10am – 9pm; Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Where: Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
BrisStyleTwilight Markets showcase all kinds of arts and crafts from locally based designers.
When: Select Friday nights, 4pm – 9pm. Head to the website for upcoming dates.
Where: King George Square, Brisbane City
Riverside at the Gardens Market is the perfect morning out, filled with art, fashion, live music and great coffee.
When: Every Sunday, 8am – 3pm
Where: City Botanic Gardens, corner Alice and Albert St, Brisbane City
Suitcase Rummage is where you can help pre-loved clothing, art and bric-a-brac find a new home. Come along to source some new treasures, from boutique labels to unique beauties.
When: First and third Sunday of every month, 12 noon – 5pm
Where: Reddacliff Place, Brisbane City
What: Farm-fresh food and produce such as homemade cheeses, vegetables, doughnuts, pastries, ginger beer and freshly baked goods.
Where: The Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
When: First and third Saturday of every month, 6am – 12 noon
Where: Manly Harbour Royal Esplanade, Manly
When: Every Saturday, 6am – 12 noon
Where: 119 Lamington St, New Farm
When: First Sunday of every month, 6am – 12 noon
Where: Blackwood St, Mitchelton (between Samford Rd and Mitchelton train station)
Kelvin Grove Village Markets specialises in fresh produce with a selection of plants, flowers and crafts.
When: Every Saturday, 6am – 1pm
Where: QUT Urban Village, Blamey St, Kelvin Grove
Saturday Fresh Market is where you will find the freshest of produce. Enjoy this lifestyle market with a huge range of flowers, baked goods and quality meats.
When: Every Saturday, 6am – 12 noon
Where: Brisbane Markets, 385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea
Eat Street Markets is set in shipping containers overlooking the Brisbane River, with stalls serving an array of cuisines including delectable (and sometimes wacky) desserts.
When: Every Friday and Saturday evenings, 4 – 10pm; Sunday, 4pm – 9pm
Where: 221D MacArthur Ave, Hamilton
Northey Street Organic Markets is Brisbane’s only organic farmers’ market, with a beautiful selection of organic produce, baked goods, honey, meat and more.
When: Every Sunday, 6 – 11am
Where: Northey St City Farm, 54 Northey St, Windsor
Nundah Farmers Markets is the spot to find coffee and food vendors as well as fresh produce, gourmet meats, seafood and spices.
When: Every Sunday, 6am – 12 noon
Where: Station St, Nundah
Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets is home to traditional and gourmet food made fresh to order, with market wares created by passionate local artisans also available.
When: Every Saturday, 6am – 12 noon
Where: 133 Dorville Rd, Carseldine
Queensland Vegan Markets is the place to learn more about veganism or shop for vegan food and cruelty-free products.
When: Monthly
Where: Across Brisbane, see website for details.
Milton Markets are a hotspot for premium food, farm-fresh goods and fun, with live entertainment and kids’ activities.
When: Every Sunday, 6am – 12 noon; and first and third Thursday of every month, 10am – 2pm
Where: Milton Green, Cribb St, Milton
Cleveland Village Farmers Market has quality fresh fruit and vegetables direct from the farm, fresh flowers, freshly baked breads and a selection of local arts and crafts.
When: Every Sunday, 7am – 1pm
Where: Bloomfield St, Cleveland
Bardon Market is a quaint community market serving coffee, breakfast, and farm-fresh goods accompanied by live music.
When: Every Sunday, 7am – 1pm
Where: Norman Buchanan Park, Bardon
Mt Gravatt Markets is where you will find everything, with over 200 stalls – from fresh produce to bric-a-brac and more.
When: Every Sunday, 6am – 12 noon
Where: Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt
Mt Gravatt Street Food has all your favourite food trucks selling cuisine from across the globe, as well as live music and entertainment.
When: First Saturday of every month, 4pm – 9pm
Where: Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt
Brookfield Markets is a community market held in the top paddock of the Brookfield Showgrounds combining farmers’ and handmade markets, local businesses, live music, pony rides and more.
When: First and third Saturday of every month, 7am – 11am
Where: Brookfield Showgrounds
Twilight Makers Market showcases handmade items, local goodies and kids’ entertainment.
When: Once a month, 4pm – 8pm
Where: Raby Bay Harbour Park, Cleveland
Redcliffe Farmers and Artisan Market shows off water views, live music, food and fantastic shopping.
When: Every Sunday, 8am – 2pm
Where: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
Tamborine Mountain Country Markets is the place to find homemade, hand-crafted, homegrown and unique items to treat yourself or give as a gift.
When: Second Sunday of every month, 7.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, 386-398 Main Western Rd, Tamborine Mountain
Point Lookout Markets are gorgeous beachside markets, perfect for your vacay snacks or to pick up some goodies to take back to the mainland.
When: Visit website for dates and times
Where: Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah
Beenleigh Night Markets are where to go if you’re on the hunt for food, fun, fashion and fantastic finds.
When: First and third Friday of every month, 5pm – 9pm
Where: Beenleigh Town Square, 1 Kent Street, Beenleigh
Kingston Butter Factory Farmers Market specialises in food, coffee and a range of boutique stalls with lots of gorgeous handmade gifts on offer.
When: First Saturday of every month
Where: Kingston Butter Factory, 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston
Tanah Merah Community Markets is where to find hidden gems, fresh produce, hand-crafted bits and bobs, boutique pop-up stalls and more.
When: First Saturday of every month, 3pm – 6pm
Where: 3791 Pacific Highway, Tanah Merah
Market Tip: If you stay until just before closing time, you’ll score some great deals on fresh produce.