Markets and Museums in Brisbane City

Start your day of discovery in The City with a stroll through the riverside markets and finish with an intimate, late-night exhibition. 

Markets

The city is alive with farmers markets,  artisan crafts and vintage finds - you just have to know where (and when) to look. If you're after fresh fruit and veg or a bite to eat, start with The Brisbane City Markets or head to the Riverside Gardens Market or Twilight Markets for quirky jewellery or a thoughtful gift. You can even make someone else's trash your latest treasure at the Suitcase Rummage if #sustainablefashion is your jam.

Discover the best of the City’s markets offerings below – you might need to bring a wheelie bag to carry it all home.

Brisbane City Markets | every Wednesday

The country comes to the city when one of Brisbane’s best farmers’ markets pops up in Brisbane Square from 8am-6pm. Take the kids along to meet farmers and producers, buy fresh produce and pasta, taste cheese and jams, and find meat, seafood and hot smoked salmon to take home.

Riverside Gardens Markets | every Sunday

The Riverside Gardens Markets are held in the City Botanic Gardens every Sunday where dozens of stallholders sell everything from fresh produce to arts and crafts or jewellery. There’s live music and entertainment for kids and kidults alike – all with the beautiful Botanic Gardens as the backdrop. Discounted parking is available for those wanting to travel in for the markets.

Suitcase Rummage | first and third Sunday of every month

A bargain hunter’s haven, a $10 note will hopefully buy you a great piece (or five) with change to spare. Brisbane’s Suitcase Rummage is held on the first and third Sunday of every month in Reddacliff Place, selling anything and everything from clothes to bric-a-brac to handmade goods.

Pack your suitcase with goodies to sell and once it’s empty, refill it with a special find on the day. If you’re keen to just see what’s on offer, stop by and see what sellers have brought along. 

Brisbane Twilight Markets | Friday night every 3 months

The Brisbane Twilight Markets are presented by the BrisStyle collective and are the only Brisbane-based market that sell 100% locally made products, giving buyers the opportunity to meet the makers. In addition, there is a selection of local food vendors dishing out delicious eats to a backdrop of live music. There is also always a free craft workshop to participate in. Dates are scattered throughout the year, so check the website for updates.

Food Trucks of the World | every second Tuesday

If you try to buy lunch in the City sporadically, save your $$ for when Food Trucks of the World roll into King George Square every second Tuesday. Serving lunch between 11.30am and 2pm, the queues can get long so check out what’s available and plan ahead to avoid wasting your break. Check out the Brisbane Food Truck website for more City Food Truck action.

Museums

Whether you're a buff, a beginner or just like the occasional wander through an charming old building, the City's museum scene hits that historical note you've been humming. Start with a wander though the jewell in City Hall's crown, the Museum of Brisbane and then level up to some of the more intensive history lessons on offer at Parliament House and the Army Museum.