Adelaide markets guide 2026: the best markets in Adelaide, Central Market, Gilles Street, Willunga Farmers Market, Prospect, Brickworks Night Noodle Markets and more.
Adelaide has an extraordinary market culture centred on the famous Adelaide Central Market, one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest and finest indoor produce markets, complemented by excellent neighbourhood farmers markets and a growing night market scene. Here's a guide to Adelaide's best markets.
Adelaide's Iconic Market
Adelaide Central Market, Gouger Street, Adelaide CBD. Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday, Monday and public holidays). One of Australia's greatest food institutions and the Southern Hemisphere's largest undercover fresh produce market, operating since 1869. Over 70 traders selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, poultry, cheese, Continental deli goods, Asian groceries, specialty foods and prepared meals. The Central Market's Deli and food court precinct is outstanding. The famous Lucia's Fine Foods, Smelly Cheese Shop, Marino Meat Market and dozens of other long-established traders make this essential Adelaide. adelaidecentralmarket.com.au
Adelaide Farmers Markets
Willunga Farmers Market, High Street, Willunga, McLaren Vale (40 min south). Every Saturday 8am-12:30pm. One of Australia's most awarded farmers markets, held in the beautiful Willunga town square at the heart of McLaren Vale wine country. Exceptional regional produce including almonds, olives, wine grapes, free-range eggs, artisan cheese and seafood.
Gilles Street Market, Gilles Street, Adelaide. Every Sunday 10am-4pm. Good community craft and artisan market with food stalls in the near-city eastern Adelaide.
Prospect Farmers Market, Prospect Road, Prospect. Saturday mornings. Inner-north Adelaide farmers market with good produce and food stalls.
Night Markets in Adelaide
Twilight Markets at Rymill Park, Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka, East Terrace. Friday evenings (seasonal). Adelaide's summer night market in the beautiful Rymill Park near the city centre.
Adelaide Central Market Night Noodle Markets (Fringe/seasonal), Regular night market events in the Adelaide Showgrounds, Fringe Garden and CBD precincts during the Adelaide Fringe (February-March).
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