17 Saturday Markets Melbourne: The Best Weekend Markets to Explore
Looking for the best Saturday markets Melbourne has to offer? Weekends are perfect for hunting out local produce, handmade crafts, second-hand treasures, or just a good coffee and a wander. And Melbourne’s Saturday markets sure deliver.
From city laneways to regional town halls, we’ve created a mighty list. Read on for some of our favourite markets in Melbourne and surrounds, including when they’re on, how to get there, and what makes each one worth a visit.
Read also: Melbourne Sunday Markets To Explore This Weekend
Find Your Nearest Saturday Market Melbourne
1. Creative Society Markets
When: Select Saturdays (check Creative Society Markets for dates)
Where: Various locations, including Collins Square and Federation Square, Melbourne
Getting there: Right in the heart of the city—take any train or tram to Flinders Street Station.
Fed Square turns into a bustling creative hub with independent makers, local designers, and gourmet food stalls. It’s an easy Saturday outing if you’re already in the CBD.
2. Melbourne Market Super Saturdays, Epping
When: Every Saturday from 31 January to late April 2026, 8.30am–1.30pm
Where: Melbourne Market, 315 Cooper Street, Epping VIC 3076
Getting there: Train to Epping Station, then bus 357 or 577 to Cooper Street, or drive and enter via Gate 1. Free on-site parking is available.
For the first time, Melbourne’s wholesale market is open to the public. Melbourne Market Super Saturdays offers bulk fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers sold direct from growers and wholesalers at wholesale prices. Expect peak-season produce, great value, and a lively market atmosphere, with food trucks, coffee and free face painting for kids.
To round out the experience, there are food trucks serving brunch and lunch favourites, coffee on hand, and free face painting for kids, giving the morning a relaxed, family-friendly feel. It’s a rare chance to see where Melbourne’s food supply begins – and to shop it like the professionals do.
3. Woodend Lions Community Market
When: First Saturday of the month, 9am–1pm
Where: High Street, Woodend VIC 3442
Getting there: V/Line train from Southern Cross to Woodend (approx. 1 hour), then a short walk.
A classic country Saturday market with a community feel. Think handmade soaps, fresh bread, bric-a-brac, and friendly chats with locals under the gum trees.
4. Slow Food Farmers Market
When & Where:
- West Footscray (WeFo): 1st Saturday, 9am–1pm – Barkly Village Precinct
- Spotswood: 2nd Saturday, 9am–1pm – Spotswood Kingsville RSL
- Edgewater (Maribyrnong): 3rd Saturday, 9am–1pm – Pipemakers Park
Getting there: All locations are easily reached by train or bus from Melbourne CBD—check PTV for current schedules.
These rotating weekend markets are perfect for food lovers. Fresh produce, ethical meats, organic cheeses—it’s all here, and grown or made locally.
5. Hunter Markets, Mentone
When: Every Saturday, 9am–2pm
Where: 3 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194
Getting there: Train to Mentone Station, then a 3-minute walk.
This boutique market in Melbourne’s bayside offers vintage fashion, upcycled homewares, jewellery, and small-batch gifts. A relaxed vibe with some great coffee nearby.
6. Queen Victoria Market
When: Every day except Mondays and Wedesdays
Where: Corner of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Getting there: Tram 19, 57, or 59 to Elizabeth Street; or a 10-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station.
No list of Melbourne markets would be complete without the Queen Vic. A mix of fresh produce, deli goods, souvenirs, clothing, and more. On weekends, the Melbourne Book Market is also here (see below).
7. Melbourne Book Market (at QVM)
When: Saturdays, 10am–4pm
Where: String Bean Alley, Queen Victoria Market
Getting there: As above—same location.
Perfect for book lovers! Browse secondhand gems, collectables, and new releases from local booksellers, plus art prints and zines from emerging creators.
8. Rose St Artists’ Market, Fitzroy
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 10am–4pm
Where: 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Getting there: Tram 96 or 11, get off at Rose Street or Johnston Street and walk.
This inner north institution is where you’ll find original art, ceramics, quirky cards, jewellery, and design pieces. It’s the go-to weekend market for something one-of-a-kind.
9. South Melbourne Market
When: Wednesday & Friday – Sunday, 8am–4pm
Where: Corner of Coventry and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne
Getting there: Tram 96 from Bourke Street or tram 12 from Collins Street to South Melbourne.
A foodie’s paradise. From oysters and paella to fresh pasta and pastries, South Melbourne Market is a feast. Plus, clothes, gifts, and live music.
10. Dandenong Market
When: Tuesday & Friday – Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm
Where: Corner Clow & Cleeland Streets, Dandenong VIC 3175
Getting there: Train to Dandenong Station, then bus 857 or 828 to the market entrance.
One of Melbourne’s most multicultural markets, with incredible food from around the world. Try Afghan bread, Sri Lankan hoppers, or Filipino barbecue.
Read about our visit to the Dandenong Market and our wonderful experience on The Cooks’ Tour.
11. Laverton Market
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 7am–4pm
Where: 8-18 Leakes Rd, Laverton North VIC 3026
Getting there: Train to Laverton Station, then bus 400 or taxi/Uber.
One of the largest weekend markets in Melbourne, Laverton is a massive treasure trove. Bargain hunters will love the secondhand goods, tools, homewares, and food stalls.
12. Cheeky Monkey Market
When: Rotates across various shopping centres on Saturdays and Sundays (check Cheeky Monkey Market for locations)
Where: Various locations across Melbourne suburbs
Getting there: Varies by venue—usually held in shopping centres with easy parking or public transport access.
Focused on handmade and family-friendly items, this market is ideal for gifts, kids’ clothes, and discovering small businesses in your local area.
13. Prahan Market
When: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Getting there: Take tram 72 to Commercial Road or train to South Yarra Station, then a short walk.
Melbourne’s oldest market is still one of its best. At Prahran Market, you’ll find top-quality fresh produce, artisan cheeses, gourmet meats, and specialty products from local makers. Grab a coffee, sample something delicious, and browse the stalls at your own pace. It’s a great Saturday market morning spot for food lovers and casual browsers alike.
14. Preston Market
When: Wednesday to Sunday from 8 am
Where: 30 Cramer Street, Preston VIC 3072
Getting there: Train to Preston Station, then a 2-minute walk.
A much-loved local institution, Preston Market is one of Melbourne’s great everyday markets. It’s known for its excellent value fresh produce, multicultural food stalls, butchers, fishmongers and bakeries, all under one roof.
The atmosphere is busy but friendly, with long-standing stallholders who know their regulars by name. It’s an easy Saturday morning stop for stocking up on fruit and veg, grabbing something hot to eat, or simply enjoying the buzz of a proper neighbourhood market.
15. Chadstone Market Pavilion (Indoors Option)
When: Daily from 8.30 am
Where: Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone VIC 3148
Getting there: Take bus 900 from Caulfield Station or Oakleigh Station directly to Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Looking for an indoors market alternative? The new Chadstone Market Pavilion is a weather-proof option perfect for foodies. This stylish undercover food precinct offers boutique grocers, artisan bakers, fresh produce stalls, specialty coffee, and rotating local producers. Ideal for a relaxed wander without worrying about the weather – and there’s parking aplenty.
16. Regional Farmers Market at Abbotsford Convent
When: Second Saturday of the month 9am — 2pm
Where: Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
Getting there: Tram or bus to Victoria Parade / Gertrude Street, then a short walk into the Abbotsford Convent precinct.
A monthly favourite for fresh, local food lovers, the Regional Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of each month at Abbotsford Convent. It brings together Victorian farmers and producers offering seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan goods, baked treats and pantry staples.
Set across the Convent’s leafy grounds, the market has a relaxed, community feel, making it a lovely spot to browse, chat with growers and enjoy a slow Saturday morning. A small gold-coin entry helps support the Convent’s cultural programs while you shop.
17. Footscray Market
Footscray Market is a bustling indoor fresh‑produce and general goods market in Melbourne’s inner‑west. Home to over 75 stalls offering a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, exotic produce, groceries, and specialty foods from passionate local vendors. Its multicultural vibe and value‑driven offerings make it a favourite for everyday shopping and discovering global ingredients.
When: Open Tuesday to Saturday. Monday and Sunday: Closed.
Where: 18 Irving Street (Cnr Hopkins & Leeds St), Footscray VIC 3011
Getting there
Car: Ample undercover parking with over 800 spots (entry via Irving Street) and affordable rates.
Public Transport: Located opposite Footscray Railway Station on the corner of Hopkins Street & Leeds Street; also served by Tram Route 82 and buses 402, 404, 406, 223 & 216.
Why Visit a Saturday Market?
There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of a good weekend market. You’re not just shopping—you’re connecting with makers, supporting locals, and soaking up the buzz. Whether you’re a local or visiting, these Saturday markets in Melbourne are worth the trip.
So, if you’re ever wondering what markets are on today, bookmark this list and grab your tote bag. There’s a world of Melbourne markets waiting to be explored.
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