West End Solstice Market

The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 150-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and cocktails.
Sarah Ward
Published on May 14, 2025

Overview

The mercury is dropping, days are getting shorter and actually wearing long sleeves in Brisbane is about to become a reality. Also on the way: not just winter, but the longest night of the year, with West End's Solstice Market returning to celebrate.

The inner-city suburb is no stranger to markets in general, of course, but this one will give the West End Markets a one-night-only spin on Friday, June 20. On the menu is all the food, drinks and stalls you'd expect — 150-plus stalls, in fact — plus live music and bonfires lighting up the night at Davies Park as well.

When you're not shopping for artisanal wares and grabbing a bite to eat — from spots including Little Caracas, Tibetan Dumpling and Choco Bliss — you can hit up the Swiss Alps-themed pop-up bar and sip glühwein.

Entry is free, as is parking, and the event runs from 4–10pm.

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