Melbourne's best art, craft and design markets

Running along St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall and Melbourne's iconic spire, the Sunday Market at Arts Centre is a firm city favourite. Local designers and artisans come together every Sunday to spruik their wares, and often are joined by some delicious food vendors to keep the punters buzzing.

Focusing on the local makers scene, everything on offer is produced in Melbourne, so you'll be sure to find a beautiful gift or something to take home for yourself from the various stalls filled with jewellery, art, clothing, gifts and homewares.

Each Saturday and Sunday the Rose St Artists' Market gathers some of Melbourne's most exciting artists and designers to display their wares and talk all things handmade. The market has been buzzing since 2003 and is modelled off similiar markets in London, Berlin and New York. 

Weave your way through the crowds and duck into the warehouse to check out the handmade fashion, food and curios for sale.

The Esplanade Market at St Kilda has been a city icon since 1970. With its inspiring mix of arts and crafts, it's a world-renowned hotspot for local artists and creatives to sell their wares to the casual Sunday crowd who wander along the palm-fringed esplanade.

The market is an easy 15-minute ride from the city on the 16 or 96 trams. St Kilda Esplanade Market is open 10am to 5pm during daylight savings, or 10am to 4pm at all other times.

Head to District Docklands shopping centre and wander down to H&M and Uniqlo, where you'll find the District Makers Market, held on the last Sunday of every month from 11am-4pm. Featuring a colourful range of local art, craft, jewellery, fashion, homewares and gifts, it's the perfect spot to pick up something creative.

There's live music and entertainment, as well as a raft of local produce and food stalls to keep you buzzing – plus, it's even dog friendly, as is the whole District Docklands precinct. That's the bonus of a shopping centre that's basically outdoors!

Established in 1979 and held on the first Sunday of every month, the Hawthorn Craft Market evolved into the Hawthorn Makers Market after almost 40 years as one of Melbourne's most loved markets.

This monthly market is a true all-rounder. It's renowned for the quality of its handcrafted jewellery, cards, accessories and homewares, but is also known for selling handy items for the garden, as well as homebaked treats.