This article will share some of the best twilight markets in the Gold Coast!
Gold Coast Night Markets are a right of passage for locals. Find out the best places to take your team for cheap eats and fun times!
Where are Gold Coast night markets?
We’ve put together a list that covers Gold Coast, Tweed and Byron! Sorted!
Gold Coast twilight market map
Gold Coast Friday twilight markets
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.
Hours: 4pm-8:30pm • Every Friday
Address:Â 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!
(Arts Market moved to Thursdays from 21st March 2024)
Hours: 5pm-10pm • Every Friday and SaturdayÂ
Address:Â 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
Kingscliff Night Markets
Bring the entire family (including dogs) to enjoy an alcohol free event and explore the Kingscliff Night Markets! Enjoy food and craft stalls, and take the kids to the petting zoo, or have some fun with some face paint!
Hours: Summer 5.00pm-9.00pm, Winter 4.30pm – 8.30pm • First Friday of every month
Address: Rowan Robinson Park, Marine Parade, Kingscliff
Gold Coast Saturday twilight markets
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!
Hours: 4-9 • Every Saturday in Summer
Address: Railway Park, on Johnson Street in central Byron Bay
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!
(Arts Market moved to Thursdays from 21st March 2024)
Hours: 5pm-10pm • Every Friday and Saturday
Address: 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami
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.
Hours: 5pm-9pm • Every Saturday
Address:Â 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: 4pm-10pm • First Saturday of every month
Address: Young and Davenport Streets, Southport
Are Gold Coast night markets family friendly?
Yes! As with any public event, your children are definitely your own responsibility and you need to keep a close eye on them.
That being said, though, you’re in for a real treat. Depending on which market you attend you’ll find:
- A huge array of street food, international cuisine and old-fashioned family favourites
- Rides!
- Face painting!
- Musical acts and performances!
- Dancing!
- Some markets are pet friendly! (Check in advance to avoid a disappointed pooch)
- Opportunities to socialise, catch up and meet new people! (Particularly appealing to the teenagers in your house)
- Local colour and flavour
- A really strong sense of community and good times
Night markets!
There’s something about Gold Coast markets at night that make them extra fun, particularly in the summer months. Enjoy! And who knows – you might even catch the occasional fireworks display!
Gold Coast Night 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!
