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Rug Up for the Best Winter Markets in Melbourne
Sip mulled wine beneath a canopy of fairy lights or forage for vintage gems at Melbourne's most magical winter markets.
Winter in Melbourne may be brisk, but it’s anything but bleak. The season brings with it an irresistible kind of charm — the kind found in steaming mugs of spiced mulled wine, the flicker of fairy lights strung between stalls, and the joyful hunt for handmade treasures and hot chocolate (with marshmallows, naturally).
Whether you’re craving a warming bite, keen to score a unique gift, or simply want to soak up those only-in-Melbourne winter vibes, these markets are a reminder that winter might just be the city’s most romantic season. So layer up, bring your best market buddy, and prepare to fall under their spell.
Koorie Heritage Trust NAIDOC Week Market
Celebrate the strength, culture, and creativity of First Peoples at the Koorie Heritage Trust’s second annual NAIDOC Week Market. Held in the heart of Fed Square and timed to coincide with the NAIDOC March and City concert, this powerful, community-led event invites you to shop more than 20 stalls by Victorian First Peoples makers. Expect vibrant artworks, Clothing the Gap merch, and hands-on cultural workshops — plus a cosy Elders Lounge for warming up between strolls.
Friday 11th July, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fed Square Main Plaza, Flinders Street, Melbourne
Queen Vic Winter Night Market
Not to be dramatic, but Winter Night Market is the undisputed crown jewel of Melbourne’s winter calendar. Each Wednesday night, the historic Queen Victoria Market transforms into a bustling sensory playground — part street party, part food haven. Sip on spiced Milo or mulled wine, browse 60+ specialty stalls, and tuck into globe-trotting bites from more than 50 food trucks and vendors.
There’s roving entertainment, vintage fashion, handmade goods and, best of all, free entry. Bring your appetite — and a beanie.
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Until August 4th, 2025
Corner Queen Street and Therry Street, Melbourne
Hunter Markets
Welcome to Melbourne’s ultimate thrifter’s paradise. Housed in a bubblegum-pink warehouse, Hunter Markets is where fashion lovers go to rescue gems from landfill — and discover their next signature piece. From 70s disco frocks to oversized knits and buttery vintage leather, it’s a curated second-hand dream.
Grab a coffee from the adjoining cafe, bring your keep cup, and maybe squeeze in a Mentone beach walk post-haul (if the weather’s playing nice).
Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
10 Balcombe Road, Mentone
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Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
Make a beeline for the convent grounds in Abbotsford for this monthly farmers market, which is a haven for home cooks and whole food lovers. With more than 45 stalls selling farm-fresh fruit and veg, local honey, small-batch cheese, and glorious bakes, it’s all about supporting real farmers and eating with the seasons.
Look out for Blue Bay Cheese’s vintage cheddar and Spring Creek Organics’ greens — and don’t leave without a pudding from Pudding Nana.
$2 entry, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The second Saturday of every month
Abbotsford Convent precinct
Fashion Thrift Society
If you’re a fashion enthusiast, chances are you already know about Fashion Thrift Society. But if you don’t, allow us to introduce you to one of the biggest pre-loved and small business markets in Australia. Travelling through more than 25 cities across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, the Fashion Thrift Society gives buyers and sellers the chance to browse and sell a curated selection of pre-loved, vintage and independent clothing and accessories.
Beyond the clothing, this market brings a sense of community unlike any other, with tattoo and jewellery pop-up stations, DJs, 18+ bars (because who doesn’t love a cheeky drink between try-ons), hairstyling stations and a record bar. Whether you’re an early bird determined to find the perfect dress or a late riser who prefers to snag some closing-time deals, you’re bound to stay longer than anticipated and leave with a unique find or two.
Next Melbourne market: July 19th, 2025
State Sports Centre – MSAC, 30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
Camberwell Sunday Market
We know it’s tricky to throw off the covers on any given Sunday morning, let alone in winter, but the treasures you may find at the weekly Camberwell Market are worth the early rise. A beloved ritual in the Eastern suburbs, this is a treasure trove of rare finds, drawing people from all across the city. Selling pre-loved threads, vintage homewares and trinkets aplenty, this long-running flea market has reached cult status. The good news? You’re in a cafe-loving ‘burb, with a steaming latte or warm brunch never too far away.
Every Sunday, 7:00 am to 12:30 pm
Market Place, Camberwell
South Melbourne Market
If you’re a foodie, you can probably hear the South Melbourne Market calling your name, no matter the season. This market has no shortage of stalls, ranging from clothes and flowers to homewares and jewellery, but it’s the food that keeps us going back for more. This market is open all year long, but in winter, the South Melbourne Market Foodie Tours are a hit. In a market best known for its incredible produce, let the pros guide you through the aisles to the stars of the market, sampling fresh pastries, chocolates, cheese, and oysters as you go. Heaven!
Every Saturday, 9.30 am – 11:00 am with Flavourhood Tours. Book here.
Coventry Street, South Melbourne
If our guide to the best winter markets in Melbourne has you itching for a little more retail therapy, check out our guides to the best thrift stores in Melbourne, or jump online to discover what’s trending in homewares – home makeover incoming?
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