Everything You Need To Know About Adelaide Central Market’s $600 Million Dollar Update

Adelaide Central Market, ranked the best market in Australia (and third best in the world), is getting bigger and better in 2026, thanks to a multi-million dollar update that's sure to bump it up a few places on the global markets list.

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Already housing more than 70 traders from over 40 nationalities - selling everything from fresh seafood and local cheeses to artisan baked goods and unique street food - the Adelaide Central Market is set to double in size upon completion later this year. And to get those anticipatory juices flowing, the market has just revealed another ten exciting businesses that will be added to its already stacked line-up in 2026.

“The strong level of interest we’re seeing from traders reflects the market’s reputation as a thriving
retail environment,” said Fabienne Reilly, general manager, Adelaide Central Market, which was birthed in 1869 after a group of unhappy produce traders left the East End Market and set up shop on a vacant piece of land between Grote Street and Gouger Street to sell their food.

“For more than 150 years, the market has proudly been based on connection, storytelling and a
genuine sense of community. These new traders will bring fresh ideas and different quality
products while complementing our long-standing family-owned and independent traders who
have shaped the market to what it is today. As we prepare for the market’s next exciting chapter, our focus remains on protecting the authenticity, character and sense of community that visitors know and love.”

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In addition to new traders, the Adelaide Central Market expansion project is expected to boost the South Australian economy by a whopping $135 million, fueled in part by an extra 1 million visitors per annum, in addition to the existing 8 million visitors to the market each year.

With just a few more months until the upgrade's completion, here's everything you need to know about the Adelaide Central Market's $600 million market square development and the newest traders to set up shop there.

Who Are Adelaide Central Market's Newest Traders?

Following the first round of traders already announced earlier this, another ten traders - taking the total to 20 - are set to join the Adelaide Central Market in 2026. These new market additions are led by Findon-based brewery, Shapeshifter Brewing Co, the first-ever craft beer trader to open its doors inside the market.

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"I've spent my life visiting the Adelaide Central Market, so we jumped at the opportunity to join this
iconic destination," said James McCall of Shapeshifter Brewing Co. "Bringing our brewery alongside the other traders at such an institution is something special. We couldn't think of anywhere we'd rather open our second location, and we're proud to be bringing independent, locally made craft beer to the market."

Returning to the market after a 15-year hiatus, O’Sushi O’Bento is back with its specialist dine-in and takeaway sushi and bento boxes, a welcomed win for lovers of their fresh sushi rolls, miso soup, and Tokyo-worthy Japanese meals - chicken katsu, spicy pork, and teriyaki chicken.

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"For 15 years we proudly served high-quality Japanese cuisine in Chinatown," said Jae Lee, O’Sushi O’Bento. "Now, we are thrilled to start our new home at the world-class Adelaide Central Market. We can't wait to open our doors to the second chapter of O'Sushi O'Bento greeting both new and familiar faces."

Next up, specialy coffee shop stalwart, Caffe Fontana, owned by the iconic Grind Roast Master Central Market, will open inside the revamped market, alongside the Crepe Bar, serving French-style crepes and homemade lemonade to market visitors taking them back to Paris.

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Frantic Whisk, a small family-owned Adelade Hills producer, is bringing its luxury handmade biscuits and stroopwafels to the market, as is the Riverland's Freestone Farm, with its artisan pantry products, fresh produce and local wine to market goers.

"Based in the heart of the Riverland, we are thrilled to bring our 5th generation, family-owned
farming business to the market," said Lucy Clements, Freestone Farm.

"We are the farmers, growers and makers, who are proudly bringing our cellar door and providore to the city with seasonal fresh produce, wines and pantry goods.”

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For market guests wanting a quick and easy work lunch or dinner to eat during the week, Local Kitchen Co. is bringing its nutritious and convenient ready-made meals to the market.

Matcha lovers will be impressed by the addition of Matcha K and its authentic matcha imported from Japan, alongside some delicious handcrafted desserts, while purveyors of South American cuisine will relish in the bowing of Poderosa, a traditional South American grocer that previously completed two residencies in the popular Producer in Residence Program. 

Lastly, Hummus Hustle will be serving up its freshly inhouse-made hummus and build-your-own dishes steeped in generations of traditional Lebanese family recipes. Hayete!

Here Are the Traders Already Confirmed to Open at Adelaide Central Market

While it's very exciting to get ten new market traders, there's no forgetting the other traders already confirmed to join the market in 2026.  

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Madam Seafood will open its first dedicated standalone store inside the market and is joined by Adelaide Hills chocolatier Red Cacao, which serves up the dreamiest hot chocolates and other cacao goodies to warm the palette and heart, as well as South Australian producer and supplier of eggs for more than 50 years, Rohde Egg Co., which is opening its very first retail stall.

McLaren Vale's Never Never Distilling Co. is bringing a bar, dining and retail concept to the heart of the market, alongside neo-Japanese cafe Yuku Do, which is set to will serve its famous sandos, onigiri and matcha drinks to local market visitors. Not to be outdone by everyone's most trusted sushi maker, Sushi Train, and voted Australia's best bakery in 2026 - Banana Boogie Bakery.

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Finally, dedicated honey and hive-based specialty store The Honey Shoppe will bring its sweet nectar to the market mix, and Juan’s Torta Cantina's Mexican street food will spice things up. Lastly, gift givers will love the Geranium Shop and its unique curation of gifts, homewares, and lifestyle pieces.

What Else Is Coming To The Adelaide Central Market

With 20 new tenants arriving at the Adelaide Central Market, the fun doesn't stop there. In addition to the retail expansion, the revamped precinct will also unveil a new Market Hall and expansive atrium offering natural light as well as a flexible space for more pop-up retail, activations, events and dining experiences to come through, even on a temporary basis.

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A massive 1,700-square-metre Coles supermarket will open on Level 1 and a new north-south Laneway will open, supporting outdoor dining, urban culture and public art.

Nature lovers can make the most of a 3,000-square-metre public rooftop space on the level four podium, offering green spaces and activations that offer peace and tranquility in the heart of the city.

But the jewel in the development's crown is a new 40-storey hotel and residential tower, including Australia’s first treehouse hotel offering 248 rooms with 231 apartments above. Now, that's living.