Perth’s Best Christmas Markets To Shop At This Year
Who says Christmas markets have to mean frosty fingers, spilt mulled wine, and skating on thin ice? Perth/Boorloo is decking the halls with a sleigh full of local Chrissy markets where gift hunting is far more merry than stressful.
I'm all about swapping the mega shopping centre madness for handmade treasures, quirky finds and a whole lot of local love. It’s still early days but don’t worry, I'll be jingling all the way through December adding more festive markets as they pop up.
From beachside bazaars to twilight wonderlands, these are the spots to snag secret Santa gems, stuff stockings with style and fuel your festive fun.
Perth Makers Market
Supreme Court Gadens, 2 Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000 | 29 November
For one oh-so jolly night only, Perth Makers Market is turning Supreme Court Gardens into a twinkling wonderland on Saturday 29 November. I’m talking over 80 local makers slinging one-of-a-kind gifts, delicious eats from roaming food trucks, live tunes drifting through the warm night air and the big man in red himself popping by for a visit. It’s free to enter, brimming with festive magic, and the perfect excuse to tick off your Christmas list while backing WA’s best creatives.
Made on the Left Christmas Market
Esplanade Park, Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160 | 18 & 19 October
Perth’s OG handmade Christmas market returns to Freo for 2025, bigger, brighter and bursting with WA-made goodness. Happening Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October, Made on the Left brings over 100 of the state’s most creative artists and designers together in Fremantle’s Esplanade Park, showcasing everything from quirky jewellery and sustainable fashion to small-batch skincare, original art and treasures you won’t find anywhere else. This is always a fave of mine come Christmas time. Entry is free, it's family- and dog-friendly, and talented Perth creators and makers behind the producst are always down for a yarn.
The Boutique Christmas Market
Claremont Showgrounds, 1 Graylands Rd, Claremont WA | 22 & 23 November
Who says buying gifts for Christmas has to be a slog? The Boutique Christmas Market is here to sleigh your Chrissy shopping. On Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November, the Wilkinson Gallery will be bursting with WA-made treasures, with each stall hand-picked to show off the best of our homegrown homewaress, jewellery, skincare, toys, books and more. Highlights include tasting small-batch gin from AmberChes Distillery, swirling Margaret River wines, and admiring the contemporary oil paintings and ceramics by WA artist Chrissie Hogan.
Rockingham Sunset Market
Rockingham Foreshore, Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham WA 6168 | 20 December
With Christmas right around the corner, the Rockingham Sunset Market is the perfect antidote to the last-minute panic buying. On the final Saturday before the big day, Bell Park will transform into a twinkling twilight playground, packed with handmade treasures from local creators, sizzling food trucks serving global street eats and live music including the soulful sounds of Mario Leeder.
Kids can ride ponies, dance on the Boogie Woogie floor and get hands-on with reptiles thanks to Naragebup, while you stock up on quirky gifts, gourmet bites and festive cheer. Free to enter and bursting with community spirit, this is the ultimate foreshore fête.
Perth Hills Artisan Market
50 Mundaring Weir Rd, Mundaring WA 6073 | 13 & 14 December
For a proper festive feast of WA creativity, the Perth Hills Artisan Markets bring together woodworkers, potters, jewellers, painters, toymakers, clothing designers and gourmet producers under one roof on 13 & 14 December. With music pumping, food trucks tempting with sweet and savoury treats and talented makers ready to chat about their craft, it’s the perfect spot to grab last-minute gifts or a unique keepsake that sings of local love.
Summer X Salt Beachside Christmas Market
348 West Coast Drive, Clarko Reserve, Trigg WA | 13 December
Christmas shopping just got a salty, sun-soaked upgrade. The beloved Summer X Salt Markets are taking over Clarko Reserve in Trigg for a morning of beachside gift hunting, sustainable finds and beachside bliss. Think local artists, ocean-friendly goodies, artisan eats, fresh juices and coffee to fuel your treasure hunt. Grab prezzies for the salty-lifestyle lovers in your life, browse eco-conscious wares and soak up the energy of Perth’s award-winning oceanfront marketplace.
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