With Christmas sneaking up on us so fast, hardly any of us have sorted our shit out. Between presents and Chrissy feast ingredients, there’s a whole lot of shopping we still have to somehow do. If you’re wanting to get out and about to do your shopping, check out our list of Christmas markets around Aus.
Sydney
Carriageworks Christmas Market
Carriageworks Christmas Market has heaps to offer in terms of fresh produce, flowers and homewares to make your Chrissy festivities as beautiful as possible. With turkeys, seafood, fresh fruit and plenty more goodies up for offer, it’s a sure-thing that your lunch options will be a hit.
Hours: 22nd December, 8AM-1PM
Glebe Artisan’s Christmas Market
Glebe Markets is one of Sydney’s best weekly markets, so their Christmas Markets are sure to exceed expectations. More than 60 stalls will be selling originally produced artisanal products including clothing, jewellery and homewares. Not to mention the market features a bunch of live music to chill out to. If you’re looking for a unique present you can’t find anywhere else, Glebe’s Artisan X-mas Market is your destination.
Hours: 15th December, 10AM-3PM
Melbourne
French Christmas Market
The French Christmas Market transports you right into the heart of France with this market rich in French culture. The two day market gives you an authentic French experience supported by delicious French wine, food, music and activities. Get your top-notch French red wines ready for all your Chrissy festivities.
Hours: 15th & 16th December, 10AM-5PM
Brisbane
Small Batch Christmas Market
The Small Batch Christmas Market in South Brissy is the perfect place to support your local business while simultaneously getting all your Christmas prep done. Ceramists, candle makers, coffee roasters and more will be open 3 days to ensure you’ve gotten all your last-minute gift shopping completed.
Hours: 10th December: 5PM-8PM, 11th December 9AM-8PM, 12th December 9AM-10PM
Southbank Christmas Gift Market
The Southbank Christmas Gift Market runs for for a full week ending the 23rd, so there’s no real rush to get your shit done straight away. Take your time and stroll through a huge variety of stalls covering a huge span of food, homewares, and way more. Listen to a lil live music or stick around for the fireworks display.
Hours: 14th December to 23rd December, 3PM-10PM
Perth
Perth Hills Artisan’s Market
The Perth Hills Artisan’s Market arrives just in time for Christmas shopping. If you’re looking to support local crafters and artists, this market is the spot. Local musicians play throughout, find yourself some delish food after some hectic shopping and get yourself the freshest of ingredients for your Christmas prep.
Hours: 16th December, 10AM-4PM
Perth Makers Market
The famous Perth Makers Market will be popping up over 3 days in the QV1 Plaza over three days, so no need to stress if you missed their last market. Take your time shopping and eating from a whole bunch of stalls selling only the finest. With a dreamy set up and plenty activities going on, you’re encouraged to have fun while doin’ ya thang.
Hours: 11th & 12th December 11AM-3PM, 13th December 12PM-1PM
Adelaide
Adelaide Makers Christmas Market
In collaboration with Etsy Adelaide, the Adelaide Makers Christmas Market is guaranteed to bring you the best in handmade and local goods that anyone would be happy to receive on Chrissy. The markets will bring locals together to support Adelaide crafters and designers this Christmas.
Hours: 15th December, 10AM-3PM
Christmas Gift Market At Plant 4
The Christmas Gift Market held at Plant 4 is another way to support local Adelaide markets. The markets will be stocked big time with homemade, handmade gifts perfect for everyone. From art to food to flowers, you can pretty much find anything your Christmas-loving heart desires. If you were looking for any more of a reason to head to Plant 4, the bar will be open serving local beer, ciders, wine and cocktails.
Hours: 16th December, 10AM-4PM
Image Credit: Carriageworks Christmas Market Facebook Page, Nikki To
