Queen Victoria Market is abuzz with new traders, exciting food offerings, and a lineup of cultural festivals and events running through December.
New food truck precinct and market traders
Queen Victoria Market has introduced a new Food Truck Precinct, featuring nine trucks offering diverse flavours, including North African, Tibetan, Japanese, and French cuisine, plus organic coffee and vegan snacks. D Shed and F Shed also welcome new traders, including Bingsu Ya (Korean desserts) and Kora Wok (Tibetan dishes), bringing even more variety to the market’s bustling atmosphere.
CRFT* WRK – Saturday 7 December
Curated by The Rose St. Artists’ Market, CRFT* WRK showcases Melbourne’s top creatives. Find unique art, ceramics, jewellery, ethical textiles, and more.
- When: Saturday, 7 December
- Time: 9am-4pm
- Where: C-D shed (Peel Street end)
Day of the Dead Celebrations – Saturday 2 November
Celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead with vibrant altars, live music, cultural talks, and a Catrina exhibit in String Bean Alley. Visitors can add messages to the community altar in honour of loved ones.
- When: Saturday, 2 November
- Time: 9am-4pm
- Where: String Bean Alley
Brazil Fest – Saturday 2 November
Experience Brazilian culture with live samba, forró, capoeira, and Brazilian pop music performances, alongside authentic street food.
- When: Saturday, 2 November
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Where: Queen Victoria Market
Colours of Malaysia – 30 November & 1 December
Celebrate Malaysian culture with delicious cuisine, live performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities.
- When: Saturday, 30 November & Sunday, 1 December
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Where: Queen Victoria Market, C & D Shed
Pasko sa Melbourne – Sunday 8 December
Enjoy a Filipino Christmas with parol (lantern) making workshops, a grand Christmas concert, and a Christmas bazaar featuring Filipino food and gifts.
- When: Sunday, 8 December
- Time: 9am-4pm
- Where: Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne Book Market – Saturdays and Sundays
Browse more than 5,000 new and pre-loved books, as well as vinyl records and CDs, in the Market’s A Shed.
- When: Saturdays and Sundays
- Time: 9am-4pm
- Where: A Shed (Peel Street end)
Ultimate Foodie Tour – Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
This two-hour guided tour offers tastings, shopping tips, and insights into the Market’s history. Includes a Market shopping bag.
- When: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Price: $99
For further information, head to Queen Victoria Market.