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Queen Victoria Market

It may have been established in 1878, but this Melbourne institution is still moving with the times

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The open-air Queen Victoria Market is loud and proud, packed with veteran stallholders who are passionate about fresh produce (and are happy to tell you about it). It's popular with locals as their go-to for fresh fruit, veggies, meat and an outstanding variety of dairy and small goods, but has also become something of a 'must visit' for tourists. 

And why not? With a huge number of stalls selling clothes, accessories and other bric-a-brac, the markets have evolved into more than just the place to get your weekly shop. Cafés line the market's outskirts and are usually heaving with brunchers every weekend. Be mindful of Queen Vic's opening hours before visiting (it's closed Monday and Wednesday) and be sure to get a hot jam doughnut before you leave. 

In summer and winter, be sure to visit the Night Markets, held every Wednesday evening. Here, the market takes on a new guise as a hub for designers, food trucks and live performances.

RECOMMENDED: How to do Queen Vic Market like a pro.

Details

Address
Cnr Elizabeth & Therry Sts
Melbourne
3000
Transport:
Nearby stations: Melbourne Central; Flagstaff
Opening hours:
Tue, Thu 6am-2pm; Fri 6am-5pm; Sat 6am-3pm; Sun 9am-4pm

What’s on

Queen Victoria Winter Night Market

Mark your calendars and grab your warmest winter woolies, Melburnians: Queen Victoria Market's beloved Winter Night Market is back. From June 5 to August 28 you can spend cosy Wednesday evenings enjoying live entertainment, huddling around open fires and feasting on goodies from a selection of global street food stalls, carts, trucks and festival bars. This year, more than 35 traders are lighting up the open-air market sheds across a roaring 13-week season. Expect to see beloved traders from previous years, as well as a number of new and exciting additions. Highlights include piping hot soup served in a bread roll by the Soup Factory, European-style mussels and grilled scallops with hot chippies by Orleans Moules Frites, camembert croquettes by Frencheese, charred corn on the cob and Portuguese tarts by Casa Nata. When you get thirsty, warm yourself up with sips of butter beer, mulled wine and ginger beer. Antagonist Spirits will once again be serving up its spiced Milo, while resident brewers Brick Lane will be pouring its amber nectars. As always, you can expect roving performers, tarot reading, the famous silent disco and a rotating line-up of homegrown talent. After sipping and snacking, be sure to explore dozens of specialty stalls selling one-of-a-kind treaures including jewellery, art, vintage fashion, skincare, books and homewares.  Looking for more things to do? Check out our round-up of the best things happening in Melbourne this week. Plus, these are Melbourne's be

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