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
The Great Artist Market
The Great Artist Market (TGAM) is heading back to Felons Barrel Hall for another edition in October and we could not be happier about it. Better yet, it'll be the market's one-year anniversary, which sounds like an excuse to shop up a storm to us. 70+ artists and makers will be taking over the Barrel Hall (with a new and improved layout, might we add) with their unique handmade creations, while little ones will be entertained by free face painting and balloon twisting outside. Stay tuned for details on the artist-run workshop for the day as well, and sample one of Felons Barrel Aged beers while you're there.
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Farmers Markets In Brisbane
Brisbane City Markets
Redacliff Place, Cathedral Square And St Stephen’s Cathedral, 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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Where: Northey Street City Farm, Windsor
Jan Powers Farmers Markets
119 Lamington Street, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Where: Towri Sheep Cheeses, Scenic Rim
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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.
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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?
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Love Me Again Market
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Find yourself a whole new wardrobe at one of Brisbane’s best pre-loved fashion markets. Set against the river views at Portside Wharf on the second Saturday of each month 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 afterwards you can hit one of the many delicious eateries around the precinct.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Where: Hamilton
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