Best Gold Coast Markets to Visit This Summer

Hunting for a market with electrifying vibes? Look no further than a night market… specifically the Twilight Markets at Miami Marketta. It’s been a hopping spot on the Gold Coast for a while now, and it’s not slowing down – offering some of the best ethnic food stalls, electric bands and DJs, cocktail bars, fashion stalls, and more. There’s so much to experience at Marketta. Head down this week, or get in the loop by viewing the live music and event schedule.

If you’re a fancy lady or a dapper man, sink into the international ambience at Emerald Lakes Gourmet Food and Crafts Market. One of the only mid-week markets available for a leisurely stroll, there’s plenty of quality essentials for everyone to enjoy. Australian Seafood, fresh meat, free range eggs, home-baked snacks, candles, unique crafts and more. Want to bring your furry friend? No problem, this market is very pet friendly.

It’s an iconic, fiesta-like experience for locals and tourists to enjoy while questing for traditional Aussie goods, fresh produce, and gourmet provisions. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets has been a shopping and cultural must-do since the mid-90s. Great for an early evening stroll after a sunset swim, or before a delicious dinner – this foreshore market showcases the best growers, makers, and creators from across the Coast.

If you’re looking for one of the most popular markets on the Gold Coast, look no further than Burleigh Heads Art and Craft Market. Held centrally on the Coast at Justin’s park, this market is the perfect place to start your day. Relax in the ambience of boutique stalls and laidback vibes.

With over 300 stalls boasting new and second-hand goods, fashion, food, pot plants, homewares, art, books, and more – Carrara Markets is the biggest marketplace in Australia. With occasional live music and events taking place, there couldn’t be more reasons to visit. View the live music and events calendar online.

It’s the ultimate, old-fashioned rummage style sale in the indie and exciting Mo’s Desert Clubhouse. At Desert Digs Vintage Market, stall holders sell pre-loved, vintage, and sensationally up-cycled fashion pieces that are hard to come by anywhere else. Find one-of-a kind items or sip on a cheeky bev while meandering through this epic venue.

It’s a stylish cafe, bar and arts space all rolled into one, coupled with racks of pre-loved clothing. Peruse the courtyard with a bevvy in hand, score bargains, and give your wardrobe a much-needed glow up. Dusty Rummage is the perfect venue for locals and visitors to enjoy.

More than 150 stalls with some of the finest local creations – the Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets is a Gold Coast institution held in one of the city’s most popular beachside spots. Fashion, food, plants, flowers, homewares, beauty items and craft – these markets are a-buzz with Australian-made products.

There are plenty of options at this staple farmers market on the Coast. Perfect for sourcing your fruit, veggies, locally made goods, brekky, coffee and more. Supporting local farmers sure beats hitting the mainstream grocery retailers. For more information, head to the Burleigh Farmers Market website.

If you’re after some Sunday fun-day good vibes, experience the local farmers, makers, bakers and growers at the HOTA Farmers and Artisans Market. This market is a ritual for many locals on weekends, and the perfect spot for tourists to experience Gold Coast culture.

With truckloads of local, leafy and tasty things to eat, the Palm Beach Currumbin Farmers Market is arguably one of the best farmers markets on the Gold Coast. There’s plenty of products to smell, eat and sample. This market is completely plastic-free, so don’t forget your reusable shopping tote!