Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne's iconic and historic marketplace - Australia's largest open-air market operating since 1878 across two city blocks in Melbourne's CBD. Listed on the National Heritage Register, this cultural institution has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for over 140 years, serving as the city's primary marketplace and social hub. With over 600 traders across specialty sheds including the historic Meat & Fish Hall, Deli Hall, Fruit & Vegetable sheds, and open-air stalls, QVM offers the freshest farm produce, premium meats and seafood, artisan delicatessen goods, specialty foods, handcrafted products, fashion, homewares, gifts and souvenirs. The market operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with general trading 6am-3pm weekdays and until 4pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday. Specialty shopping opens 9am daily. The famous Summer Night Market runs Wednesday 5pm-10pm (Nov-Mar) featuring street food, live entertainment and handmade shopping. Shop sustainable with market-wide ban on single-use plastic bags. Accessible by free tram zone, Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations nearby, or park in undercover multi-level or open-air car parks. Online shopping with delivery or click-and-collect available. Educational tours showcase market history and produce.