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

There are many reasons to love markets. They're environmentally friendly, you support small businesses, get fresh air while you shop, discover local brands, and fill your kitchen with fresh produce that will guarantee good dinners for the rest of the week... the list goes on.

We’ve rounded up the best markets in Adelaide stocking everything from designer goodies and pre-loved fashion to fresh produce from across South Australia and flaky pastries that will pair perfectly with your morning coffee.

Adelaide Farmers Market

Sunday markets in Adelaide make for the perfect day out. Head to the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market for a vibrant market scene and incredibly fresh seasonal produce.

Pick up gluten free Barossa Bagels, stop in at Hahndorf Gourmet for all your meat and pastry needs, find your flowers for the week from Rich Pickings Flowers, and treat your four-legged friends to treats from 4 Paws Premium Doggie Snacks.

Open 8.30 am to 12.30 pm every Sunday

Adelaide Showground, Rose Terrace, Wayville

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.

Find 2024 market dates here

South Boulevard, Wayville

Barossa Farmers Market

The perfect place to go to if your pantry needs a restock, the Barossa Farmers Market is best visited as part of a day trip to the region.

The foodie market stalls feature all your artisan food needs, including Barossa’s famous small goods and pastries. If you can’t make it up to Barossa on the weekend then fear not; they offer an online shop for some of their most popular purchases.

Open 7.30 am to 11.30 am every Saturday

740 Stockwell Road, Angaston

Adelaide Central Market

No list of the best markets in Adelaide would be complete without the Adelaide Central Market. Opened in 1869, this market has serviced Adelaideans with their fresh produce needs for over a 150 years.

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 beverage. 

Open Tuesday to Saturday

44-60 Gouger Street, Adelaide

Plant 4 Bowden

Plant 4 Bowden is full to the brim with delicious South Australian goods, homewares and buzzing vibes. Night markets are held every Wednesday and Friday, where you’ll find locals sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying a feed 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.

Open daily, night markets Wednesday and 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 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. 

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

305 Brighton Road, North Brighton

Round She Goes

Round She Goes is one of the best shopping destinations for vintage finds. You’re almost guaranteed to discover amazing pieces of clothing, jewellery and accessories for a 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

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

Mekko Market and Café

Sustainable fashion and good food can be found at Mekko Market, best described as an in-person Facebook Marketplace. Sellers ‘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 childrenswear 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, their cosy café serves freshly brewed beans and a tasty selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, perfect for that post-spend refuel. 

Closed Tuesdays

89 Prospect Road, Prospect

Stirling Market

Shop up a storm and feel good about it at the volunteer-run Stirling Markets, where proceeds are put directly back into the charming Adelaide Hills community.

Peruse through stalls of local goods, gardening supplies and produce and chat with the friendly vendors. This is a great place to find a special gift, 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

Ready to shop locally at the best markets in Adelaide? Why not make a day of it? Start with breakfast at one of these cafes, and end your day reviewing your haul at a buzzing bar.