A complete guide to the best Brisbane markets

There’s no better way to start your weekend than to sip your freshly brewed coffee and simply catch up with family or friends as you take a stroll through some of Brisbane’s best markets. Soak in the community atmosphere and fresh air, all while supporting our independent farmers and local creatives. Take your pick at flavoursome local produce, search for unique collectibles and crafty knick-knacks, and listen to festive live music as you devour an assortment of exceptional street food.

Dotted far and wide across Brisbane, with so much on offer, take your pick and discover these top Brisbane markets. 

1. Jan Powers Farmers Markets

The iconic Jan Powers Markets present the best of the state’s local produce, community atmosphere and a huge range of creative flair, in four different locations across Brisbane (Power House, City Markets, Manly, and Mitchelton). Take your pick at a freshly squeezed juice, delicious coffee and delightful delicacies. There’s a wide range of farm-fresh produce, smallgoods vendors, fashion and artisan-crafted goodies. Don’t forget to bring your pup, as on-leash dogs are more than welcome.

Brisbane Powerhouse
When: Saturdays from 6am – 12pm
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane City Markets
When: Wednesdays, from 8am – 4pm
Where: Reddacliff Place, Brisbane City

Manly
When: first and third Saturday of the month, from 6am – 12pm
Where: Manly Waterfront, Manly Harbour Village

Mitchelton
When: Currently on hold
Where: Blackwood St, Mitchelton

2. Saturday Fresh Markets

Venture to Rocklea to get a taste of the famous Saturday Fresh Markets; one of Brisbane’s largest fresh-food markets. Boasting over 220 stalls, take your pick from local fruit, vegetables, breads, meat, poultry, fish, flowers and smallgoods. With a wide range of international food vendors, great coffee and other unique knick-knacks, Rocklea provides a great outing for the whole family or your friends.

Where: Sherwood Road, Rocklea
When: Saturdays 6am – 12pm

3. The Collective Markets 

Embracing artisan culture, where creativity is welcomed and adored, The Collective Markets at South Bank provide a haven of unique finds. The Collective Markets host a vibrant collection of stalls including handcrafted goods, vintage clothing, trending fashion, photography, original art, collectibles and gifts, and street food.

Where: Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank
When: TEMPORARILY CLOSED - Friday nights 5pm – 9pm, Saturdays 10am – 9pm, Sundays 9am – 4pm

4. Davies Park Markets

A popular Saturday morning hot spot, you can rely on the Davies Park Markets for your dose of locally grown fresh produce. Featuring live entertainment under a canopy of gorgeous fig trees, and a warm community atmosphere, the Davies Park Markets offers a wide array of products and produce the whole family will love. The market is host to delicious coffee, organic fruit and veg, fresh seafood and meats, an assortment of hand-crafted goods and gifts, and an impressive selection of tasty treats and street food.

Where: Montague Road & Jane Street, West End
When: Saturdays 6am – 2pm

5. Eat Street Northshore 

With riverfront views, the spectacular Eat Street Northshore markets provide a one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experience. The carnival-style markets have collated over 180 shipping containers that have been fitted out into individual food and beverage stalls, making for the ultimate foodie’s haven with a buzzing atmosphere. T

ake your pick from a diverse selection of cuisines from around the world: Japanese- styled pancakes, Spanish paella, Greek souvlaki, Mexican burritos, and American ribs. And there’s no shortage of desserts either. With cocktails, wine and craft beer scattered throughout, it’s the perfect dining solution for groups wanting a little taste of everything.  

Check out our guide to everything you need to know about Eat Street Northshore.

Where: Hamilton Foreshore, MacArthur Ave, Hamilton
When: Friday and Saturdays 4pm – 10am, Sundays 12pm – 8pm

6. The Milton Markets

Start your Sunday the right way at the Milton Markets. Combining premium food, fresh farmers produce, take in the relaxed lifestyle ambience and community atmosphere. Featuring over 140 stalls of Southeast Queensland’s greatest makers and shakers, support local farmers, painters, chefs, designers, bakers, fishmongers, baristas, and butchers. Taste freshly brewed coffee while enjoying live entertainment, keep the kids entertained with fun activities and more at the Milton Markets.

Where: Cribb Street, Milton
When: Sundays 7am – 1pm

7. Riverside at the Gardens Markets

There’s lots to see, do, buy and eat at the vibrant Riverside Markets. One of Brisbane’s longest running marketplaces, the Riverside Markets are the perfect way to catchup with friends on a Sunday morning. Enjoy live music while you stroll through art, fashion and collectible stalls, taste a wide-range of international cuisines and stock up on fresh produce for the week.  Don’t forget to bring your friendly pooch; they’re more than welcome.

Where: Corner of Alice and Albert Street, Brisbane City
When: Sundays 8am – 3pm

8. Nundah Farmers Markets

In rain, hail or shine, northsiders are truly spoilt for choice at Nundah’s thriving Farmers Markets. Wake up to freshly roasted coffee and devour a delicious breakfast whilst catching up with friends or family. Take this opportunity to stock up on your weekly fresh produce straight from the farm including fruit and veg, breads and pastries, gourmet meats, fresh seafood and local prawns, herbs and spices, and freshly-laid eggs.

Enjoy the ambience of live music as you explore artisan gifts, fashion and jewellery, handmade crafts, home decor, flowers and plants and health and lifestyle products. It’s hard not to be impressed by the raw talent and creativity on show by the lovely folk showcasing their goodies at Nundah Farmers Markets.

Where: Station St, Nundah
When: Sundays 6am – 12pm

9. Brisbane Suitcase Rummage

Pick up a bargain and buy some real beauties at Brisbane’s mini-scaled Suitcase Rummage markets. Filled to the brink, stallholders bring along suitcases containing pre-loved clothing, vintage finds, and second-hand goodies. You’ll find the most unique and original gifts, collectibles and souvenirs that will warm your heart. There’s brilliant bric-a-brac, books, jewellery, hand-made treats, fashion items, shoes, records, badges, cards – you name it! Grab your bag and get ready to rummage.

Where: Brisbane Square, Brisbane City
When: TEMPORARILY CLOSED - First & third Sundays, 10am – 3pm

10. Redcliffe Farmers and Artisan Markets

Featuring farm-fresh fruit and vegetables, delicious ready-to-eat food stalls, pre-loved goodies and vintage finds, the festive Redcliffe Farmers and Artisan Markets are the perfect way to start your Sunday. Soak in the sun and fresh sea air while you grab yourself a delightful coffee and browse the wide-range of stalls packed with fruit, veg, baked treats, flowers, plants, fashion and bric-a-brac, all at affordable prices. 

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Where: Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
When: Sundays 8am-2pm

Looking for more markets to browse? Read our guide to the best Gold Coast markets here.

PLEASE NOTE: See individual marketplace website or social media pages for updated status information and amended opening hours.