Markets & Food Events

A Complete Guide To Brisbane’s Best Markets

By Urban List Writers
4th Mar 2024

If there was ever a time to shop local, it's always. Plenty of the South East Queensland region's top local creators, producers, farmers and makers can be found at markets in Brisbane/Meanjin every week, ready to fill your home, fridge and pantry with the coolest locally made goods and the freshest produce you can buy. 

At Urban List, we're all about supporting the local businesses that make our cities what they are, so we've rounded up the best markets in Brisbane where you can do just that. Grab your green bags and get shopping, whether you're after food, art, crafts, fresh produce or just a Sunday stroll. 

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Portside Wharf Easter Market 

Get egg-citied for free workshops, petting zoo, live music and other delights at the family-friendly Portside Wharf Easter Market, hosted by The Market Folk on Saturday March 23, from 10am to 2pm. Featuring a guest appearance from the Easter Bunny and free Easter slime making workshops, this one is sure to keep the kids entertained while you browse more than 35 stallholders bringing with them one-of-a-kind and unique offerings in beauty, handmade jewellery, ceramic and art pieces, toys and craft, homewares, plants, and much more. Even better, the first 100 people to arrive will score a free scoop of Rosé Gelateria’s limited-edition Easter crème caramel flavour.

The Details

When: 10am-2pm, Saturday 23 March 
Where: Portside Wharf, Hamilton
Find out more here

Farmers Markets In Brisbane

Brisbane City Markets 

Redacliff Place, Cathedral Square And St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane CBD

a brisbane market in front of a cathedral
Image credit: Goodwill Projects | Supplied 

Ditch the leftovers and grab your office lunch at the Brisbane City Markets. Bringing together the best artisans and producers from across SEQ, this is the place to pick up some fresh produce, get your mid-week market fix and check out some of the tastiest street food stalls in town. Best of all, they're now in THREE locations, all on different days, with a new Tuesday market in the grounds of St John's Cathedral joining the Reddacliffe Place markets on Wednesdays and Cathedral Square markets on Thursdays. 

The Details

St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane CBD: 8am-2pm, every Tuesday 
Reddacliffe Place, Brisbane CBD: 8am–6pm, every Wednesday
Cathedral Square, Brisbane CBD: 8am-2pm, every Thursday
Find out more here.

Northshore Produce Markets 

Bincote Street, Hamilton

A brand new farmers’ market has landed on Brisbane’s northside, one from an experienced market company who knows what they're doing when it comes to serving up fresh produce and artisan goodies in the open air. Landing at Northshore in Hamilton, the Northshore Produce Markets come to us from The Market Co, who’ve been creating buzzing Gold Coast events for over 20 years. Every Sunday from 7am-1pm you can shop fruit and veg, meat, seafood, baked goods, artisan products and more, with a hefty selection of vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free foods to boot. Best of all? There’s plenty of parking and river views to go with your weekly shop. 

The Details

When: 7am-1pm, every Sunday 
Where: Northshore Hamilton
Find out more here

West End Market

Corner of Montague Road And Jane Street, West End

A Brisbane institution, the West End Market is where you'll find a little bit of everything—from a number of local growers and producers selling their delicious wares to a heap of food trucks and local food stalls dishing up tasty eats, not to mention plenty of local craftspeople and creatives. Basically, you'll plan to just do your weekly fruit and veg shopping but come out with a heap of pantry goodies, a full stomach and probably a new outfit and some homewares. And you won't regret a thing.

The Details

When: 6am-1pm, every Saturday
Where: Davies Park, West End
Find out more here

Nundah Farmers Market

Station Street, Nundah

Northsiders really are spoilt with Nundah's iconic Farmers Market. Open every Sunday from 6am to midday, early risers are a shoe-in—it's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat and a coffee from one of the stalls serving up freshly made brekky burgers, croissants and crepes. While you're there, it would be a crime if you didn't pick up your fill of Brisbane's best fresh fruit and veg too.

The Details

When: 6am–12pm, every Sunday
Where: Station Street, Nundah
Find out more here

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Northey Street City Farm Organic Market

16 Victoria Street, Windsor

Didn't know Brisbane had a city farm? Well we do, and it's great. Also great is the Sunday markets they put on every weekend selling hyper local (aka farm fresh from next door) produce. Northey Street City Farm Organic Market is all quaint country feels—with all the food and fresh fruit and veg you'd expect—just in the heart of the city fringe. God, we're a lucky bunch. 

The Details

When: 6am–11am, every Sunday
Where: Northey Street City Farm, Windsor
Find out more here

Jan Powers Farmers Markets

119 Lamington Street, New Farm | Royal Esplanade, Manly | Blackwood Street, Mitchelton

a cheese stall at the jan powers brisbane markets
Image credit: Jan Powers Farmers Markets | Facebook 

The Jan Powers Farmers Markets are perhaps the jewel in the Brisbane market crown. In four fab locations across Brisbane and her surrounds, these gorgeous Brisbane markets are particularly tempting when the sun is shining. From the absolute best local produce, to the huge array of stallholders serving up some choice dishes, they are consistently voted the ultimate Brisbane market experience—and for good reason!

The Details

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm: 6am–12pm, every Saturday
Royal Esplanade, Manly: 6am-12pm, first and 3rd Saturday of the month
Blackwood Street, Mitchelton: 6am-12pm, first Sunday of the month 
Find out more here

Kelvin Grove Village Markets

Blamey Street And Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove

Who doesn’t love a little market trip on a Saturday morning to put off that weekend to do list. Every Saturday morning Kelvin Grove Village hosts a popular market in the heart and soul of the village. Farmers market style with organic fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses and all of the fun arts and crafts your heart desires. The perfect way to start off your weekend right.

The Details 

When: 6am–1pm, every Saturday
Where: Kelvin Grove Village
Find out more here

Bardon Markets

Baroona Road, Paddington 

They may be small in size, but the Bardon Markets pack a punch. This quaint community market is all for its locals, and then some. Usually stocked with fresh fruit, veg, eggs, meat and baked treats, you seriously won't look back—but we urge you to hunt down the sausage rolls. 10/10. 

The Details

When: 7am–12pm, every Sunday
Where: Norman Buchanan Park, Bardon
Find out more here.

Saturday Fresh Markets

385 Sherwood Road, Rocklea

These are some serious markets for serious market-goers—and we're not kidding. The Saturday Fresh Markets have been going strong for years and showing no signs of stopping—heck, not even the 2011 floods could stop them. With everything from fruit and veg to meat and fish, treats, flowers, pet supplies, nuts, honey, eggs, dairy, bulk shopping is a must. Better yet, they're in an undercover location, so you can shop rain, hail or shine. 

The Details

When: 6am–12pm, every Saturday
Where: Sherwood Road, Rocklea
Find out more here

Carseldine Farmers And Artisan Markets

133 Dorville Road, Carseldine

In-season and all-local fresh produce, the Carseldine Markets are the perfect spot to feast and enjoy local live music. Relax, unwind—there's plenty of room for the kids to run around—and enjoy a quality coffee. A Brisbane market must-do this month and every month.

The Details

When: 6am–12pm, every Saturday 
Where: Dorville Road, Carseldine
Find out more here.

Milton Markets

Little Cribb Street, Milton

a person holding out street food in boxes
Image credit: Milton Markets | Facebook 

The Milton Markets are adult, kid and pooch-friendly and are all about supporting our local South East Queensland farmers, growers, artists, chefs and alike. Head on down for a great selection of the best local produce around. Be quick though (stock doesn't last long).

The Details

When: 6am–12pm, every Saturday
Where: Little Cribb Street, Milton
Find out more here

Towri Growers Market

Grab your wide brim hat and put on your cowboy boots, because on the first Saturday of every month, you can shop directly from the farmers at Towri Sheep Cheeses just over an hour from Brisbane, near Beaudesert. For $5 entry, you can meet the local farmers who grow the paddock to plate produce on offer, with stalls selling fresh dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables, baked goods and preserves. Make a whole day of your weekly grocery shop with wine tastings, live music, sheep milking demonstrations and lawn games to enjoy—it’s even pup-friendly if you want to bring your four-legged friend.

The Details

When: 9am-2pm, first Saturday of every month
Where: Towri Sheep Cheeses, Scenic Rim  
Find out more here.

Lifestyle Markets In Brisbane

Superordinary’s ‘Supermarkets’

175 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

Shop in style at Brisbane’s newest markets, which are taking over Superordinary’s massive warehouse space in Hamilton every second Sunday of the month. Not just another market, these ‘Supermarkets’ will be a multi-sensory experience combining art, music and food in a jaw-dropping space. There’ll be a selection of stalls offering up thrift, art, fashion, jewellery, crafts and eats, not to mention a roller disco, outdoor skate ramp and communal painting wall, guaranteeing a fresh shopping experience and the opportunity to support numerous small local businesses. 

The Details

When: 8am-2pm, second Sunday of every month
Where: Northshore Precinct, Hamilton
Find out more here.

Vend Marketplace

289 Ipswich Road, Annerley | 1768 Sandgate Road, Virginia 

If you’re a true market enthusiast and always eager to hunt through some stalls whether it be a Saturday morning or midday on a Tuesday, Vend is the place for you. This indoor, dog-friendly marketplace is open seven days a week across two separate locations in Annerley and Virginia, convenient for both north and southside Brisbane stall shoppers, did we mention there’s also a cosy indoor café to warm yourself up with a coffee on those chilly winter mornings?

The Details

When: 8am-4pm, daily
Where: Annerley and Virginia
Find out more here

The Collective Markets

Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane

A Brisbane market institution and open until 9pm on a Friday and Saturday, the Collective Markets are the perfect occasion for a Friday night knock-off. Peruse a plethora of local artists showcasing handmade crafts, paintings, fashion, homewares and some of the best street food in town. On the first Sunday of every month, there's even more reasons to visit with the Young Designers Markets showcasing talented up and comers of the Brisbane art scene.

The Details

When: 5pm­–9pm, every Friday, 10am-9pm, every Saturday, 9am-4pm, every Sunday
Where: South Bank Parklands
Find out more here

Riverside Markets

Alice Street And Albert Street, Brisbane CBD

With so much to do, buy, eat and look, the Riverside Markets are a great way to spend a Sunday, especially now that they're bigger and better than ever. One of Brisbane’s oldest running markets is also one of its most vibrant. With live music, loads of international food and coffee, and tons of art, fashion and gifts on sale you’ve got a bevy of fun things to do on your chill Sunday morning.

The Details

When: 7am-3pm, every Sunday
Where: Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Find out more here

Suitcase Rummage

Reddacliff Place, Brisbane CBD

Head to Brisbane Square for its bi-monthly Suitcase Rummage, where you can pick up anything from second-hand clothes and bags, to jewellery, shoes and one-of-a-kind homemade and handmade pieces. Get your hands ready to rummage, because these suitcases can be pretty full, and competition for a sequin jacket can get intense. 

The Details

When: 12pm-5pm, first and third Sunday of the month
Where: Brisbane Square, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here

The Handmade Markets

Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

a mall with a whale overhead at the handmade brisbane markets

A market under flying whales—now that’s something you don’t see every day. The Handmade Markets take place on the first Saturday of every month, and they’re worth the visit to explore the artisanal product range from over 60 local makers. Located in the Whale Mall within Queensland Museum, come see the incredible quality and craftsmanship from the Queensland community. And don’t worry, the onsite cafe will be ready with your frantic market shopping refreshments. Bonus, you can tie it in with a visit to GOMA next door.

The Details

When: 9am–3pm, first Saturday of every month 
Where: Whale Mall, Queensland Museum
Find out more here

The What We Make Design Market 

1 Barramul Street, Bulimba

A brand new monthly design market, The What We Make Markets usually happen on the third Sunday of every month (with the odd random Sunday and pop-up thrown in to the mix—check their website for dates). Here you can find fashion, earrings, homewares, art, fair trade, ceramics and more, all created by amazingly talented Brisbane designers.

The Details

When: 10am-2pm, third Sunday of the month (check before you go)
Where: Bulimba Community Centre, Bulimba 
Find out more here

Brisbane Genki Markets

123 Charlotte Street, Brisbane CBD

Located in bustling Charlotte Street, the Japanese-influenced Genki Markets are the perfect way to start the week. Expect Japanese snacks like takoyaki (fried octopus balls), taiyaki (fish-shaped sweet pastry) and matcha cakes ideal for on-the-go market shopping. Genki Mart owner, Mitch Fujimoto, started the event to show off local talents who create pottery, jewellery, crochet accessories and art. With gorgeous arts and crafts, delicious street food and drinks, and all-round positive vibes, how could you not want to visit? And if you miss out this time, there is always next week.

The Details

When: 10am-3pm, every Sunday 
Where: Charlotte Street, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here

Street Food Markets In Brisbane

Alien Night Market

51 Kingston Road, Underwood 

shipping containers marking the front entrance of alien night market brisbane
Image credit: Alien Night Market | Facebook 

This southside street food market is out of this world—quite literally. Featuring colourful stalls lit by festoon lights, Alien Night Market showcases a galaxy of Asian flavours from over 40 food vendors. Eat your way through everything from Korean-style hotdogs and Vietnamese banh mi to Japanese Takoyaki and Chinese-style skewers. Dessert is a must to finish your feast, with Hong Kong bubble waffles stuffed with ice cream and toppings on offer. Basically, you’ll want to go with an empty stomach and a stretchy waistband. 

The Details

When: 5pm-10pm, Thursday to Sunday
Where: Kingston Road, Underwood
Find out more here

Eat Street 

221D MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

The first of its kind in the country (yeah, let that sink in) Eat Street Northshore is notorious for their incredible and, really extraordinary dishes. If you're into the latest food trends, this is the place to be. With over 180 dining and entertainment shipping containers, permanent bars and restaurants and entertainment areas (moonlight cinemas, anyone?) they're bound to please. Loaded doughnut fries, rainbow soft serve, you name it, Eat Street Northshore has got it. 

The Details

When: 4pm–10pm, every Friday and Saturday, 4pm–9pm, every Sunday
Where: Hamilton 
Find out more here

Westoria

120 Jane Street, West End

West End's twilight markets dish up street food stalls, pop-up bars, bonfires, artisan market stalls and weird and wonderfull entertainment. Popping up every Friday night and Sunday, Westoria is a whimsical playground where you can escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in an otherworldly escape. Some of the best food trucks in Brisbane roll in every weekend, along with pop-up bars, roving character actors, live music, lawn games, and even wine and cheese boards to nibble on a picnic rug while your four-legged friends laze by your side. They love a theme too, so check out what's coming up here.

The Details 

When: 4pm-10pm, every Friday, 2pm-8pm, every Sunday
Where: 120 Jane Street, West End
Find out more here

Bite Markets 

24 Nolan Drive, Morayfield

Calling all foodies and lovers of international cuisine, treat yourself to a culinary journey around the globe with dishes from Italy to Malaysia, Spain to Japan, Turkey to Tibet, and everywhere in between. A collection of food trucks combined with seating areas and fairy lights, Bite Markets is the casual weekend dinner plan worth getting the gang together for—and it’s even puppy friendly.

The Details

When: 4pm-10pm, every Friday and Saturdays
Where: North Harbour, Morayfield 
Find out more here

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Image credit: The Handmade Markets | Facebook 

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