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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- Pop-Up Markets In Brisbane
- Farmers Markets In Brisbane
- Lifestyle Markets In Brisbane
- Street Food Markets In Brisbane
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Pop-Up Markets
Farm Gate to City Door Market
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The best of Scenic Rim is once again making its way to the city with another edition of the Farm Gate to City Door Market at the riverside Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct. With 11 stallholders expected to set up shop, you can peruse everything from seasonal fresh vegetables to farm-direct meats and charcuterie, artisan honey, freshly baked bread, and boutique distilled spirits. While this pop-up has quickly cemented itself as a firm favourite on the Brisbane market scene, this month’s market will have a Brisbane first: Tommerup’s Dairy Farm will be bringing along their delicious new Jersey Girl butter popcorn ice cream which combines red gum smoked salt butter with freshly popped organic heirloom popcorn.
The Details
When: 8am to 12pm Saturday 24 May
Where: Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct, Newstead
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Nundah by Night Fiesta Markets
Nundah’s favourite twilight market is set to transform into a full-blown street party on Saturday 31 May, with live beats, gourmet eats, unique artisan stalls, and roving performers. Expect a killer lineup of Southeast Queensland’s top food vendors—from The Churro Hub’s crispy sweet treats to Okinawa Taco Brothers’ taco rice bowls and South Smoke & Co’s tender brisket and juicy pulled pork. There’ll also be a pop-up bar pouring local brews and mulled wine, as well as over 120 stalls to explore. The best part? Entry will only cost you $3.
The Details
When: 4pm to 10pm, Saturday 31 May
Where: Station Street, Nundah
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DRM BBQ Fest 2025
Get ready to fire up your taste buds because Distillery Road Market (DRM) is hosting its inaugural DRM BBQ Fest 2025 in June. This sizzling BBQ celebration and festival will transform DRM's outdoor precinct into a meat lover's paradise, where you can expect to see top pitmasters from across Queensland, the best BBQ vendors, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. The highlight? A competition sanctioned by The Australian BBQ Alliance where pitmasters will battle it out in categories like Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Chicken to be crowned the Overall Grand Champion—as you chow down on mouthwatering creations and dig into the best of all things slow-cooked, chargrilled, and BBQ-ed. Entry is free, simply grab your ticket here.
The Details
When: 11am to 9pm, Saturday 14 June
Where: Distillery Road Market, Eagleby
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Farmers Markets In Brisbane
Brisbane City Markets
Reddacliff Place, Cathedral Square And Queens Wharf, Brisbane CBD
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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. Having already garnered a loyal following for their Wednesday market at Reddacliff Place and their Thursday market at Cathedral Square, the Brisbane City Markets are soon to have a new and world-class location at Queens Wharf. From 8 May, the markets will pop up weekly within the George Street Foyer on Thursdays—connecting the CBD, riverfront and South Bank, while giving you all the more reason to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the heart of the city.
The Details
Queens Wharf, Brisbane CBD: 8am–2pm, every Thursday from 8 May 2025
Reddacliff Place, Brisbane CBD: 8am–6pm, every Wednesday
Cathedral Square, Brisbane CBD: 8am-2pm, every Thursday
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
Where: Davies Park, West End
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
Where: Station Street, Nundah
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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
Where: Northey Street City Farm, Windsor
Jan Powers Farmers Markets
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm | Royal Esplanade, Manly | Blackwood Street, Mitchelton
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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!
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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
Where: Kelvin Grove Village
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
Where: Norman Buchanan Park, Bardon
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
Where: Sherwood Road, Rocklea
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
Where: Dorville Road, Carseldine
Milton Markets
Little Cribb Street, Milton
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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
Where: Milton Green, Cribb Street, Milton
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
Where: Towri Sheep Cheeses, Scenic Rim
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Lifestyle Markets In Brisbane
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
Love Me Again Market
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Find yourself a whole new wardrobe at one of Brisbane’s best pre-loved fashion markets. Now popping up weekly at three locations across town—including a return to Morningside as of this Sunday 2 February at the Morningside School of Arts—are more than 20 stalls sprawling with second hand and vintage designer, high-street and popular branded clothing, shoes and accessories. Be fashion forward and fashion sustainable all at once—it only costs a $3 entry fee to find a bargain you’ll love again, and you can even book your own stall when you're ready to clear out your new wardrobe.
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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
Where: South Bank Parklands
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
Where: Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
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.
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The Handmade Markets
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
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.
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The What We Make Design Market
52 Methyr Road, New Farm | 300 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo
The What We Make Market is a local design market that brings together creatives, designers, learners, makers and lovers of all things handmade. Whether you want to browse, shop, source or commission, you'll meet talented artists and makers in person as you discover everything from distinctive jewellery and vibrant slow fashion to natural skincare and stunning ceramics. If you want to get hands on, you can even sign up for Workshop Social.
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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
Where: Charlotte Street, Brisbane CBD
Street Food Markets In Brisbane
Alien Night Market
51 Kingston Road, Underwood
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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. Even better, since opening their doors they've added entertainment aplenty, including an outdoor movie screen, arcade games, a roller skating rink for the kids, and a bar for the grown ups.
The Details
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
Where: Hamilton
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