The Best Markets in Adelaide for One-of-a-Kind Finds

There are so many reasons to love markets. They're environmentally friendly, you can support small and local businesses, get some fresh air while you shop, make a connection with one of the market stall owners, discover new local brands, and fill your kitchen up with fresh produce that will guarantee good dinners for the rest of the week. Seriously, the list goes on.

We’ve rounded up Adelaide's best markets, stocking everything from designer goodies, vintage furniture and pre-loved fashion, to fresh fruit and perfectly flaky pastries that will be a hit at your next weekend soiree.

Adelaide Farmers Market

Sunday is the perfect day to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life and head over to the Adelaide Showground for a taste of something different – and incredibly fresh - at the Adelaide Farmers Market. There's such a vast range of stalls it’s a little difficult to choose where to begin! From gluten free Barossa Bagels and Hahndorf Gourmet for your meat and pastry needs, pick your flowers for the week from Rich Pickings Flowers, and even treat your four-legged friends to treats from 4 Paws Premium Doggie Snacks.

Open 8.30am to 12.30pm every Sunday

Adelaide Showground, Rose Terrace, Wayville

Barossa Farmers Market

The perfect place to go to if your pantry needs stocking up, the Barossa Farmers Market is best visited as part of a day trip to the region. The foodie market features a fabulous array of stallholders covering all of your artisan food needs, including freshly baked breads and the Barossa’s famous smallgoods and pastries. If you can’t make it up to Barossa on the weekend then fear not; they also offer a handy online shop for some of their most popular purchases.

Open every Saturday, 7.30am to 11.30am

740 Stockwell Road, Angaston

Plant 4 Bowden

Plant 4 Bowden is always on the top of our list for the Adelaide’s best market recommendations. Full to the brim with fresh food and South Australian produce, you can shop here with a good conscience knowing you’ve helped a neighbour out while also treating yourself. Open late on most weekdays, with markets on Wednesay and Friday evenings, you’ll usually find lively locals sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying a freshly made pizza before having a meander around the diverse mix of stalls. Home to permanent bars and eateries and often with live music to liven the mood, Plant 4 Bowden is a must-visit for foodies and market lovers alike.

Shops open daily, late nights Tuesday to Friday

5 Third Street, Bowden

Brighton Sunday Market

Fill your lungs with sea air, enjoy a humble local market and bag a bargain all at the same time at the Brighton Sunday Market. Part market, part car-boot sale, there's always a unique mix of sellers down in Brighton, slinging everything from second hand goods and homemade crafts to kids' toys, fruit and freshly baked goods. This not-for-profit organisation is doing their bit, with all proceeds supporting music students with their studies.

2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, open from 7.30am

305 Brighton Road, North Brighton

Adelaide Central Market

No list of Adelaide’s best markets would be complete without a mention of the lively hub that is the Adelaide Central Market. Opened in 1869, this market has serviced Adelaideans with their fresh produce needs for well over a century. Home to over 80 vendors, browse the aisles for meat, dairy, flowers, baked goods, and health foods. If you need something with a little more sustenance, stop in at a bar or restaurant and fuel up on a delicious feast or refreshing bevvy. Our pick of the bunch? Si Sea serves up some pretty fabulous fresh seafood in a relaxed bar setting.

Open Tuesday to Saturday

44-60 Gouger Street, Adelaide

The Market Shed On Holland

If you're looking for a midday delight, head to The Market Shed on Holland for a good time. At this market, the stallholders collaborate rather than compete, so there's a pleasant camaraderie and atmosphere as you browse through the fresh locally grown produce and baked goods. Once you've gathered all of your food, sit down with a glass of wine or a beer (which are also locally crafted) and enjoy the live music.

Open 12.00pm to 4.00pm daily

1 Holland Street, Adelaide

Round She Goes

Round She Goes has got to be one of the best shopping destinations for vintage lovers. You’re almost guaranteed to discover at least one (or five) amazing pieces of clothing, jewellery, accessories, and even some snazzy shoes to top off your new-second-hand outfit. With markets held in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, you know this is bound to be a shopping extravaganza and one of Adelaide’s best markets, with some seriously fab pieces to find. The only downside is that it's not on every weekend!

Entry: $3

Next market - 26th May 2024

The Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street, Goodwood

Gilles at the Grounds

Take a short trip down from the Adelaide Farmers Market and you’ll find Gilles at the Grounds – a market focused solely on emerging designers and artisan creatives. This is the place to find pre-loved, hand-crafted and vintage clothes along with home accessories and many delicious food options. You will uncover a treasure trove of beauty here, with a newly designed space making room for up to 120 sellers.

2024 market dates available here

South Boulevard, Wayville

Mekko Market and Café

Sustainable fashion and good food can be found at Mekko Market, which is best described as an in-person Facebook Marketplace. Mekko Market allows sellers to ‘Rent a Rack’ for a period of time to sell their pre-loved clothing and accessories. Holding mostly womenswear, there is often a selection of childrens-wear and menswear to scour through too - so round up the whole family for a shopping adventure, pronto. When you’re done shopping up a storm, the cosy café is on standby with freshly brewed beans and a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, perfect for that much needed post-spend refuel. 

Closed Tuesdays

89 Prospect Road, Prospect

Monday Market

Sister to Mekko, Monday Market is a smaller branch of the same ‘Rent a Rack’ concept, found on the buzzing Parade in Norwood. Grab a coffee from a local café nearby before making your way through the dozens of racks to bag yourself a bargain. Not only is second-hand shopping great for the bank account, it’s even better for the environment - keeping clothes out of landfill and giving them a second chance at a fashionable life. If you’ve got some clothes to sell this is a great option for you to clear out the wardrobe – you only need to pay for your rack and get to keep 100% of the profits. Talk about a win win!

Closed Sundays

11/47 The Parade, Norwood

Stirling Market

Shop up a storm - and feel great about it - at the volunteer-run Stirling Markets. Here, proceeds are put directly back into this charming Adelaide Hills community. Peruse through stalls of local goods, gardening supplies and produce, and have a chat with the friendly vendors. This is a great place to find a gift that impresses, with unique items for sale from handmade chopping boards through to beautiful pieces of jewellery, pottery and antiques.

2024 Market dates available here

Druid Avenue, Stirling

Pop Market

Pop up to Hahndorf and pop in to Pop Market for the ultimate day out. Pretend you’re roaming the streets of Germany as you stroll through Hahndorf, and visit Pop to stock up on market goods while you’re at it! Boasting a strong variety of stalls including eco-friendly products, bath treats, the cutest hand-knitted baby clothes and delicious homemade baked goods to nibble on, this is a charming little market find.

Check their website for regular market updates

Hahndorf Memorial Institute, 59 Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf

Loved our round-up of the best markets in Adelaide? Why not plan a little more and make a day of it? Have breakfast at one of these cafes first, and end your day reviewing your second-hand goods at a buzzing bar.