24 August 2024
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There’s homemade produce, vintage finds, and unique décor aplenty at these local markets.
There’s no shortage of things to do in Adelaide and you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to interesting places to shop. The South Australian capital offers a vibrant range of markets for visitors and locals alike to meander around picking out fresh produce and collecting unique finds.
From handcrafted artisan gifts to flea-market finds, we’ve curated some of Adelaide’s best markets to enjoy.
The Adelaide Central Market is the beating heart of South Australia’s food scene with over seventy fresh produce traders and a smorgasbord of street food.
From fresh produce to street food, Adelaide Central Market has it all. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)
The 140-year-old Adelaide icon shows no signs of slowing down soon with expansion slated for 2026. The sights and smells of local and global cuisine collide in this bustling community hub so be sure to come by to taste for yourself.
You’ll find an array of cheese to choose from at Adelaide Central Market. (Image: Tourism Australia)
Address: 44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide
Opening hours: Tuesday 7am – 5:30pm, Wednesday: 9am – 5.30pm (selected traders only), Thursday: 9am – 5pm, Friday: 7am – 9pm, Saturday: 7am – 3pm
Meet the farmers that fuel South Australia at the weekly Sunday farmers market in Wayville. Source culinary inspiration for the week ahead whilst supporting local seasonal and sustainable produce.
Stroll around the seasonal produce stalls at Adelaide Farmers Market. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)
Over 100 fresh produce traders travel to bring Kangaroo Island scallops, Barossa dairy and Riverland citrus fruits from their farm to your plate. With musicians and a kids’ corner, this is a carefree way to ease into your Sunday.
Pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers to enliven your home. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)
Address: Rose Terrace, Wayville
Opening hours: Sunday 8:30am – 12:30pm
The east end of Rundle Street transforms on balmy summer evenings for the Ebenezer Night Markets.
Pull up a chair at one of the al fresco food stalls. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)
Laneways come alive with live music late into the night and a heady mix of artisan craft stalls and food stalls, with over forty traders jostling for space alongside pop-up gin bars and the smells of sizzling street food.
Ebenezer Night Markets come alive with festoon lighting and live music. (Image: South Australian Tourism Commission)
Address: 31 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide
Opening hours: Selected dates December – March 5:30pm – 10pm
This vibrant twice-weekly night market set in the industrial setting of former factory Plant 4 is just outside the Adelaide CBD in Bowden. Vintage clothing and beauty stalls share space with local musicians, offering an upbeat way to spend an evening with locals. Food highlights include Shirni Parwana, an Afghan-inspired Adelaide icon, offering sweet treats to tempt you.
Grab a burger at Gang Gang Food Truck in Plant 4 Bowden. (Image: Frances Smith)
Address: 5 Third St, Bowden
Opening hours: Wednesday and Friday 5 – 9pm
Once a month, Henley Beach is a-buzz with traders for the Henley Square Markets settling in for the best Sunday sea views in town while offering an eclectic range of clothing, craft and jewellery stalls.
Henley Square Markets is situated by the shore.
Fiction Distilling serves literature-inspired gin that hides in your bookcase, or treat yourself to a fresh cannoli while you enjoy the seaside air.
You can bring your dogs along with you to Henley Square Markets.
Henley Square hosts a range of dining options, stay long enough and you can watch a spectacular Southern Ocean sunset.
This bustling market draws lively crowds.
Address: Henley Beach, South Australia
Opening hours: Sunday 8am – 4pm
The People’s Market is a community-led market set in the historic maritime suburb of Port Adelaide. Set in an 1889 Flour Mill saved from demolition by the community, this market includes fresh produce and arts and crafts with the chance to spot a dolphin in the Port River while you sip your coffee.
Address: 49 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide
Opening hours:
Friday to Sunday: 10am – 4pm
A 45-minute drive south of Adelaide CBD you’ll come to the seaside suburb of Christies Beach which is fringed by some of the best beaches in Adelaide. The unpretentious The Original Open Market is one of Adelaide’s oldest with a selection of stalls selling plants, bric-à-brac, and baked goods. Perfect for those trash-to-treasure finds.
Address: 121 Beach Rd, Christies Beach
Opening hours: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month 8am – 1pm
Only on twice a year but worth timing a visit to coincide, Bowerbird is Adelaide’s premier design market. Meet contemporary designers and browse high-end handcrafted jewellery, clothes and homewares from across Australia.
Browse high-end handcrafted jewellery at Bowerbird.
The November market is the ideal inspiration for those hard-to-get Christmas presents; the biggest challenge will be not maxing out the credit card on bougie beautiful things.
Head to Bowerbird for a wardrobe makeover.
Address: Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Rd, Wayville
Opening hours: Twice annually usually May and November.
The Campbelltown Memorial Oval springs to life every second Sunday with the Magill Sunrise Market. From plants to second-hand book stalls, all proceeds go to charity so you’re likely to leave with a warm and fuzzy glow.
Shop everything from plants to second-hand books.
If you have a favourite item that is looking worse for wear, bring it along and The Repair Café can teach you how to fix it.
Visit Magill Sunrise Market every second Sunday.
Address: Fisher St, Magill
Opening hours: Every second Sunday 9am – 2pm
Looking further afield The Willunga Farmers Market is a popular Saturday morning produce market 45 minutes drive from Adelaide CBD providing the perfect excuse to escape the city and enjoy some wineries in Mclaren Vale.
Shop your way around Wilunga Farmers Market. (Image: Richard Bennett)
Take a leisurely stroll through the stalls and sample delicious locally-grown produce.
Stock up on fresh produce such as grapes at Wilunga Farmers Market. (Image: Myriah Smith)
Address: High School, Main Rd, Willunga
Opening hours: Sunday 8am -1pm
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