If you are after festive flavour, homemade Christmas gifts and fresh fruit’n’veg for the holidays, you had better be quick because time is running out! Here SBS Italian has compiled a list of some of the most popular markets around Australia offering all the items you need for a home-crafted Christmas.
Sydney
Darling Harbour has a completely different look for the month of December. You can enjoy free Christmas films, shows for children, music and, of course, a chance to shop. You can also take a ride along the bay on the Santa Express.
Where? Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW, 2000
21 November – 27 December - Christmas on George Street
A perfect spot to shop and celebrate the festive season right in the middle of the city. This precinct offers extra events and activities for more than a month, including a nine-metre high decorative Christmas tree. Open every day except Tuesdays, between Market and King Streets in Sydney's city centre.
Where? George St, Sydney NSW, 2000
Melbourne
Open very Wednesday excluding 28 December and 4 January from 5 to 10 pm. Performing arts, live music, creative gifts and delicious treats in one of the city's most vibrant street art-lined laneways.
Where? 110 Franklin Street, Melbourne 3000
for your last-minute groceries and Christmas gifts. We’re open until 9pm for the first time in the market’s history!
Perfect for last minutes groceries and Christmas gifts. Everyday from 6am to 9pm with cooking demonstrations, free entertainment and giveaways.
Where? 513 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000
Brisbane
15 – 23 December - South Bank Christmas Market
If you are after a Christmas experience in Brisbane, this is the place to be. Eight days full of traditional Christmas gifts, delicious treats and ornaments accompanied by the festive sounds of live music.
Where? Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
Adelaide
This is a European-style Christmas market based in the German settler town of Hahndorf, organised and run by C3 Church Adelaide Hills. Here you'll find the same atmosphere you could see in many European cities over the Christmas period, but in a warm Aussie setting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 10 pm.
Where? Cnr Main Street & Auricht Road Hahndorf 5245, SA
Perth
It’s a sustainable living market with a range of festive flavours, unique handmade gifts and fresh fruit’n’veg - all you need for a home-crafted Christmas.
Where? Murray St Mall, Perth, 6000, WA
The Twilight Hawkers Market is Perth’s original & biggest Street Food Market, bringing the tastiest street food from around the globe to the heart of Perth. A combination of delicious street food and live local music.
Where? Forrest Place, Perth 6000, WA
Hobart
The best that Tasmania has to offer in terms of delicious food, artisan jewellery, handcrafted timbers, handmade clothing, vintage collectables, pottery, plants and flowers.
Where? Salamanca Pl, Hobart 7001
