This article shares some of the best markets on the Gold Coast!
Whether you are after fresh produce, crafts, gifts or just a stroll in the sun, a visit to your local market is a lovely way to spend the day. You can usually count on free entry, free entertainment, and free parking too – bonus, right?
So, where should we go? We’re truly spoiled for choice here in our part of the world. There’s eat streets, farmer’s markets, artisan craft markets and bric-a-brac a plenty. You just have to know where to find it – and we can help! Read on …
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Gold Coast markets map
Gold Coast Friday Markets
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets features a plethora of artisan and iconic Australian goods, fresh produce, gourmet provisions, handmade wares and much more. They offer free parking, free entry, kids activities, live music, and are pet friendly (as long as your furry friend is on a leash!)
- Time: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 4pm – 9pm
- Address: The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Sanctuary Markets Currumbin
Looking to try out some local and international street food? Why not try the Sanctuary Markets in Currumbin? Enjoy free entry to the markets and enjoy live music, an air-conditioned dining area and bar, and best of all; free parking!
Please note that this is a dog-free market.
- Time: Fridays, 4pm – 8.30pm
- Address: On The Village Green, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin
Miami Marketta Arts Creative and Street Food
For all art and food-loving night owls, the Miami Marketta is for you! Boasting a fusion of fashion, art and all things handmade, this eclectic marketplace is a haven for art lovers and creatives alike. Enjoy a vast array of food stalls that transport you to a different country!
- Time: Free to the public on Wednesdays – Saturdays, from 5pm
- Address: 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
Gold Coast Saturday Markets
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets features a plethora of artisan and iconic Australian goods, fresh produce, gourmet provisions, handmade wares and much more. They offer free parking, free entry, kids activities, live music, and are pet friendly (as long as your furry friend is on a leash!)
- Time: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 4pm – 9pm
- Address: The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Miami Marketta Arts Creative and Street Food
For all art and food-loving night owls, the Miami Marketta is for you! Boasting a fusion of fashion, art and all things handmade, this eclectic marketplace is a haven for art lovers and creatives alike. Enjoy a vast array of food stalls that transport you to a different country!
- Time: Free to the public on Wednesdays – Saturdays, from 5pm
- Address: 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
Byron Artisan (Twilight) Markets
The Byron Twilight Markets hosts a large array of local artists, including musicians, crafters and musicians. Enjoy live music performed by local artists and bands, while browsing stalls with handmade goodies. It’s the perfect place for the whole family to relax.
You can read our review of the Byron Twilight Markets here!
- Time: Saturdays, 4pm – 9pm
- Address: Railway Park, on Johnson Street in central Byron Bay
Carrara Markets
Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia. With over 300 stalls to explore, it’s a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. Enjoy fresh produce, fashion, homewares, pots, plants, bric a brac, souvenirs, arts and crafts. Looking for something to entertain the kids? The Carrara Markets have you covered! Your kids can enjoy pony rides, baby animal farm, bungee trampolines and face painters!
- Time: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am – 3pm
- Address: Gooding Drive, Carrara
Cuisine on the Green – Street Food
Looking to try out some new dishes from around the globe? Cuisine on the Green is the place for you! Explore no less than 30 food vendors that proudly share some signature dishes from their homeland.
- Time: Saturdays, 5pm – 9pm
- Address: Surfers Paradise Golf Club, 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters
Chinatown Street Markets
Enjoy an authentic Asian food experience with your family and friends at the Chinatown Street Markets! Watch as your dinner is cooked in front of you while you wait, taste your way through Asia with a selection of cuisine from Malaysia, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and more.
- Hours: First Saturday of every month, 4pm – 10pm
- Address: Young and Davenport Streets, Southport
Brunswick Heads Riverside Markets
Watch the riverside come alive with the many artisan stalls, which provide clothing, plants, food, candles, soaps, coffee, and more. The products found at the Brunswick Heads Markets are a mix of locally made and imported goods. The delicious hot food is not to be missed. You can also pick up a few fresh groceries. Free parking is available.
- Time: First Saturday of every month, 8am – 2pm
- Address: Memorial Park, Brunswick Heads
Kingscliff Lions Beachside Markets
At Kingscliff Beachside Markets, you will find a well-selected group of stallholders who are small business creatives, ranging from artists, designers, jewellers and food vendors from local farmers to deli specialists.
- Time: Second and fourth Saturday every month, 8am – 1pm
- Address: Northern end of Jack Bayliss Park, Marine Parade, Kingscliff
Mullumbimby Community Market
Mullumbimby Community Market is a buzzing little family festival! Explore stalls that hold artisan clothing, jewellery and home wares, plants, up-cycled and retro stalls, eco-products, massage, face painting, fresh juices, healing crystals and enjoy grassy areas to relax on. Please note that no dogs are allowed.
- Hours: Third Saturday of every month, 8am – 2pm
- Address: Corner Stuart & Myokum Streets, Mullumbimby
Burleigh Markets
The Burleigh Markets is your local market for all things fresh! Fresh farm produce, organic fruit and vegetables, gourmet and global foods, meat, fish, deli products and always serving hot coffee and bakery treats! Beautiful fresh flowers, plants, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles. Enjoy live music, and access to free parking and entry!
- Time: Saturdays, 7am – 12pm
- Address: Burleigh Heads State School on the corner of Lower Gold Coast Hwy and West Burleigh Rd
Gold Coast Sunday Markets
Bundall Farmers’ Market
The Bundall Farmers’ Market hosts a large array of stalls, selling a great range of fresh produce and gourmet delights. Stalls are brimming with vegetables and fruit straight from growers, fresh meat and fish, cheeses, oils, olives, cakes and slices, baked goods and bread, smallgoods, dips and biscuits, jams and pickles, and other gourmet delights as well as a few organic beauty products.
You can read our review of the Bundall Farmers’ Market here!
- Time: Sundays
- Summer: 6am – 11am
- Winter: 7am – 12pm
- Address: Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall Rd, Surfer’s Paradise
Carrara Markets
Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent weekend marketplace in Australia. With over 300 stalls to explore, it’s a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. Enjoy fresh produce, fashion, homewares, pots, plants, bric a brac, souvenirs, arts and crafts. Looking for something to entertain the kids? The Carrara Markets have you covered! Your kids can enjoy pony rides, baby animal farm, bungee trampolines and face painters!
- Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am – 3pm
- Address: Gooding Drive, Carrara
Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale
Want to explore a new kind of market? Check out the Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale! Buy or sell secondhand clothes, furniture, toys, books and bric-a-brac. We also welcome handmade arts & craft.
- Time: Sundays, 7am – 10am
- Address: Gooding Drive, Carrara
Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets
The Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets features plenty of unique Australian made products you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy!
- Time: First and this Sundays of each month, 8am – 2pm
- Address: Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
Coolangatta Markets
The Coolangatta Markets showcases the best local artisans and the great street food talents from the Northern Rivers and the Gold Coast alike.
You can read our review of the Coolangatta Markets here!
- Time: Every second Sunday of the month and fourth Sunday in five Sunday months, 8am – 2pm
- Address: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta
The Byron Community Market
The Byron Bay Community Market hosts an eclectic collection of market stalls that showcase what Byron has to offer. Explore the market stalls while enjoying the live music.
- Time: First Sunday of every month, 8am – 3pm
- Address: Railway Park, Jonson Street
Pottsville Beach Markets
At the Pottsville Beach Markets, you can purchase farm fresh produce, plants, home-made treats, local art/craft, clothing and jewellery, home décor/kitchenware, nic-nax and much more.
Tell your friends and neighbours and bring your children along for amusement and music activities. Grab a drink and snag from our community barbeque which operates each market Sunday.
- Time: First and third Sunday of each month, 7am – 1pm
- Address: Philip Street Reserve
Bangalow Village Market
Explore the Bangalow Village Markets and their large range of stalls, which include crafts, fashion and food. Enjoy live music from a local band and buskers.
Parking is available at the showgrounds for $2.
Read our review of the Bangalow Village Markets here!
- Time: Fourth Sunday of each month, 8am – 2:30pm
- Address: Bangalow Showgrounds
Tweed Heads Markets
The Tweed Heads Markets offers everything from fresh, locally grown produce to unique handmade clothes, vintage items, tools, jams, and crafts. Whether you’re searching for special finds, wanting to connect with others, or simply looking for a fun weekend activity, our markets offer an unforgettable experience.
- Time: Sundays, 7am – 12pm
- Address: Corner of Recreation Street and Florence Street
Tamborine Mountain Country Market
The Tamborine Mountain Country Markets offer a gorgeous array of hand made and hand crafted artisan crafts, with home made and home grown food to enjoy. Eat, shop and have a wonderful time, meet old friends, and new, and relax.
Read our review of the Tamborine Mountain Country Market here!
- Time: Every second Sunday of the month, 7am – 1.30pm
- Address: Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, Bartle Road Mt Tamborine
Gold Coast markets – got any tips?
Are there some small local markets near you that we haven’t listed? If you’re happy to share the wealth we’d love to know about them so we can add them to our list!
