The Best Markets in Launceston and Surrounds

Markets are a great way to celebrate the artisans, producers, growers and makers of a community – and they're one of the most enjoyable ways to get to know a city too! Take a local approach and soak up Launceston's market scene, which offers up a vibrant approach to supporting the UNESCO City of Gastronomy’s diverse and awarded local produce across a variety of food-centric markets. You'll also be able to give the state’s northern crafters and makers a good look in as well. 

These are the best markets in Launceston to sample tasty eats, source fresh produce for your next dinner party with friends and find a one-off treasure to gift or enjoy all to yourself.   

Harvest 

Launnie locals’ favourite Saturday morning ritual is a perfect way to delight in all that the city has to offer from its surrounding producers. Harvest Market is far and away one of the best markets in Launceston. Pick up breakfast from one of the food vans, a coffee from Ritual Coffee and then wind your way through the many providores bearing some of the best of the fresh. From nuts and cheeses, meats and vegetables, gin and cider, fungi and flowers, Harvest Market is a weekend sensory feast.  

8:30am to 12:30pm, Saturdays 

71 Cimitiere Street, Launceston 

Evandale Market 

Venture just 20 minutes out of town for a bonafide country market at Evandale Market. As with many good rural markets, this one is a pro with its feel-good offerings of second-hand goods, general bric-a-brac, great local produce and granny crafts. Food vans and baked goods stalls heaving with donuts and pastries will shift things into snackier gear, and be sure to snap up some preserves – as we all know the very best of them come from a country town market like Evandale! 

8am to 1:30pm, Sundays 

8 Logan Road, Evandale

Launceston Night Market 

Food, drink, makers and music in the Tasmanian twilight equates to a very good time indeed, and you’ll find it at the Launceston Night Market in the city’s Civic Square. Inspired by night markets around the world, a diversity of cuisines such as Lebanese, Italian, Spanish and Mexican are frequently on offer. Grab your Friday night feast and settle in for some local live music with mates. 

4pm to 10pm, occasional Friday nights 

Civic Square, Launceston 

World Street Eats 

This family-friendly community market brings together the diverse multiculturalism in Launceston for a Sunday lunch celebration of cuisines once a month. It’s all in the name, with World Street Eats offering the likes of an Afghan Bolani (stuffed flatbread), a paella filled to the brim with Tasmanian seafood, and Korean pancakes topped with spicy and sour kimchi. Bring three stomachs and kick back on the lawn for some Sunday sunshine.  

11am to 3pm, third Sunday of the month 

Civic Square, Launceston 

Devonport Farmers Market 

Just over an hour from Launceston, the Devonport Farmers Market is held fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Devonport Showgrounds. It’s all about the locals here, where you'll find the freshest vegetables, lush plants, homemade spoils and cutesy arts and crafts, mouth-watering meats, and some of the finest gourmet products North West Tasmania has to offer. Plus, the largest eggs around!

Bring the family, bring a bag and buy a bargain. You can enjoy a coffee and something delectable to eat, all while listening to live music. The perfect morning venture for fun, food and friendly vibes and one of the best markets near Launceston. 

To note: The Farmers Market takes a break over the cold winter months and returns with a Twilight Market in December.

8.30am to 12pm, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 

Devonport Showgrounds, 86A Gunn Street, Devonport

Penguin Undercover Market

Immerse yourself in Tasmania's vibrant history while perusing the offerings at the state's largest undercover market, nestled within the charming confines of Penguin's historic former primary school, built in 1925.

Penguin Undercover Market is one of the best regional markets in Tassie. It's also the perfect excuse for a day trip, with Penguin being 1.5 hours drive from Launceston. 

Browse through an eclectic array of locally crafted goods, from beautiful jewelry to fresh produce, antiques, and botanical treasures, all accompanied by the melodic tunes of local musicians.

After a delightful little peruse, head straight to the inviting undercover food court for a leisurely market lunch. 

Open 9am to 3pm every Sunday

11 Arnold Street, Penguin.

Wynyard Foreshore Market

Experience the vibrant ambiance of the Wynyard Foreshore Markets, a bi-monthly affair held along the picturesque East Wynyard foreshore.

Delight in a diverse array of locally sourced produce and handcrafted goods, ranging from delectable jams and cakes to unique crafts and plants.

During the summer season, things take an extra magical turn with their Friday night twilight markets, while Sundays leading up to Christmas offer an extended opportunity to explore and indulge in the market's offerings.

First and third Sunday every month, 8.00am to 2.00pm

East Wynyard Foreshore, Old Bass Highway, Wynyard

Got more time up your sleeve after your morning jaunt around the best markets in Launceston? We’ve got you covered with plenty more things to do in both Launceston and Tasmania.