The Best Markets in Brisbane to Shop, Eat and Drink Your Way Through During Winter

The Best Markets in Brisbane to Shop, Eat and Drink Your Way Through During Winter

Spend your winter at festive midyear markets, dog parties, solstice celebrations and excuses to eat plenty of Italian food.

Festa Italiana

Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market for a third year, again over two big weekends — and in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.

Milton by Moonlight 2023

Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session to kick off winter.

The Handmade Markets 2023

Forget machines — everything at this monthly market in Queensland Museum's Whale Mall made by hand.

Plant Empire Winter Market 2023

Spring might be a whole season away, but you can still start winter by shopping for greenery, pots, ceramics, crafts and more.

Dog's Day Out 2023

Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be more than 20 stalls to browse.

Brunswick Street Live

This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.

Nundah by Night 2023

Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for cob loaves, karaage chicken and craft beers.

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.

Portside Wharf Vegan Markets

Queensland Vegan Markets is bringing its cruelty-free wares back to Portside, with 30-plus stalls to browse.

VEND Doggo Day

The northside's permanent marketplace is going to the dogs for a day with themed market stalls slinging pawsome products.

The Made Local Market Winter 2023

This market is like Etsy IRL, complete with over 130 local makers, designers, artists and creators selling their wares.

Christmas in July Twilight Pop-Up Markets at VEND Annerley

How is VEND's second location celebrating its first winter? By bringing Christmas in July markets to Brisbane's south.

Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

This northside market is celebrating winter with handmade goods and plenty to eat across 200-plus stalls — and glühwein from a Swiss Alps pop-up bar.

Le Festival — Brisbane French Festival 2023

Brisbane's three-day celebration of French wine, cheese and culture is returning after a three-year break.

NewBARKet Markets 2023

Take your dog shopping for all kinds of goodies — and plenty of pats.

Christmas in July Twilight Pop-Up Markets at VEND Virginia

This northside marketplace is bringing the festive cheer early its 130-plus businesses — and its indoor greenhouse.

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