Feast your way around the world at Miami Marketta, the Gold Coast’s best night market

What to expect at Miami Marketta | What to eat | Miami Marketta events | Getting there

When it comes to Gold Coast night markets, you can’t do better than Miami Marketta – a warehouse precinct transformed into a buzzing food lovers' paradise, where global street food meets live music and good vibes.

Whether you're planning date night, catching up with mates, or taking the family out, here's your complete guide to the Gold Coast's most vibrant night market.

What to expect at Miami Marketta

Step into Miami Marketta and you'll find yourself in an eclectic laneway wonderland where the aromas of international cuisine fill the air. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm, this free-entry feast for the senses boasts four bars serving up local brews, boutique wines, and expertly crafted cocktails, while live music sets the mood for your culinary adventure.

While the space feels very open-air, this vibrant night market is undercover – so the weather won't rain on your parade.

Come hungry for a huge food lineup

Trust us on this one – arrive with an empty stomach. Miami Marketta's global cast of food vendors serve up everything from handmade pasta to Argentinian grills, Tibetan dumplings to authentic pad thai. Watch as paella simmers in giant pans, feast your eyes on perfectly grilled lamb being piled into yiros, or satisfy your sweet tooth with Nutella-drizzled crepes.

The vendor lineup is largest on Fridays and Saturdays when the market is at its most bustling (you’ll still have the choice of 10-15 different market stalls on Wednesday and Thursday evenings), and every 90 days the stallholders shake things up with new seasonal specials. The beauty of dining here? You can split a wood fired pizza to start, move on to Korean for the main course, and finish with French desserts or decadent tiramisu brownies.

What’s on: Miami Marketta events

Miami Marketta events are as diverse as its menu. While every night features free live music on the Cargo Stage from 5pm, the venue also hosts ticketed gigs featuring some of Australia's favourite indie musicians – think Ziggy Alberts, Pierce Brothers, and DZ Deathrays.

Got talent to share? Hit up The Gin Parlour's open mic night (held the third Wednesday of every month) where singers, musicians, poets, and comedians take the spotlight. The venue's event calendar stays packed with everything from indie rock festivals to Brazilian Carnaval celebrations, themed long lunches, and even Drag Queen Bingo.

Keep an eye out for the return of SURFACE, Miami Marketta's annual street art festival– it's set to transform the precinct and surrounding neighbourhood into an even more vibrant creative hub.

How to get to Miami Marketta

Getting to Miami Marketta is a breeze. It’s located in the heart of Miami (23 Hillcrest Parade) just eight minutes from Broadbeach.

Catch a Surfside bus to the Miami State High School stop and enjoy a short 400-metre stroll, or grab a ride with Uber or local taxi services.

Coming by car? Arrive early to snag a spot along Pacific Avenue – there's no dedicated parking on-site and street parking in the neighbourhood is limited. Pro tip: consider public transport on busy nights to skip the parking hunt entirely.

Pack your appetite and get ready to discover why Miami Marketta has earned its spot as the region's go-to night market for food lovers and culture seekers alike.