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Bastille Day French Festival
Join in the joie de vivre at the Bastille Day French Festival at Queen Vic Market. Get ready to swap your beanie for a beret and rendezvous as this two day celebration. Experience the vibrant charm of local French stallholders as you indulge in tantalising French and Francophone cuisine. Enjoy captivating performances and artistic displays,…

Swap Meet: Trading Cards Edition
Calling all collectors! Join in the excitement of Swap Meet: Trading Cards Edition. Whether you’re into Pokémon, Marvel, Yu-Gi-Oh, AFL footy cards or beyond, this is your chance to swap, sell, and connect with fellow fans and collectors under the iconic Market sheds. Exhibitor highlights include: Ozzie Collectables: Graded Pokémon singles and slabbed gems for…

The Artistry Melbourne
Dive into the ultimate festival where global beats, bold flavours and creativity collide. Feast on food and drinks from around the world – juicy Greek gyros, crispy Asian street snacks, sweet Danish doughnuts, the viral matcha, brunch favourites, and more. Wander through buzzing market aisles filled with unique products and handcrafted treasures. Be wowed by…

A Better Choice! | Shop and Win
A Better Choice! presents the ultimate fruit and veg shopping competition, which celebrates local stores and rewards loyal customers. Shop & Win is a nationwide consumer competition running alongside the Retailer of the Year Awards, where every competition entry doubles as a vote for your favourite store, helping to crown the best fruit and veg…

Purpose Precinct Workshops
The Purpose Precinct is a vibrant hub of sustainable creativity and eco-friendly innovation. The team are hosting a number of workshops across the year that invite you to be part of the sustainability solution! Explore workshops and events at the Purpose Precinct.

Winter School Holidays
Join us for a fun-filled gardening experience with Gardening 4 Kids! Little ones can let their creativity bloom as they plant organic pea seeds into biodegradable pots. Decorate the pot, carry bag, and bamboo plant label to make it uniquely theirs. Then, take the potted seeds home and watch as beautiful sunflowers grow. But that’s…

The Bund
The Bund serves authentic Shanghai dumplings and Yangchun noodles, plus fluffy souffle pancakes and milk tea. Drop by The Bund Co for a taste of Shanghai with a modern twist – from steamy dumplings to cloud-like desserts! Click here to browse more shops and stalls at Queen Vic Market.

Aleppo Style
Aleppo Style offer silk and cashmere scarves, tablecloths, cushion covers, and jackets. All made from soft and luxurious fabrics at reasonable market prices. Can’t make it to the Market? Shop Aleppo Style online and enjoy home delivery. Click here to browse more traders at Queen Vic Market.

Mr Organics (Corby Meats)
Mr Organics specialises in organically pasture-fed, free range beef, lamb, pork and poultry! Most of its organic range comes from the Victorian region. Click here to browse more traders at Queen Vic Market.

Live in Art
Live in Art, is an ideal place to find beautiful, practical and durable souvenirs depicting Australian Flora and Fauna. Founded by Anna Zhou, a professional artist who lives and works in Melbourne; the thriving store provides: tote bags, cushion covers, drink coasters, tea towels, wall hangings, organiser bags and prints of her original art works.…

Benny’s Fruit Corner
Benny’s Fruit Corner specialise in the freshest and finest seasonal fruits, with juicy summer cherries, crisp apples, range of melons and succulent stone fruits. Click here to browse more traders at Queen Vic Market.

Original Chai Co
Original Chai co guarantees you a passport to India with their arrival back into QVM. They brew the freshest Masala chai on the spot with NO power or machines. Transport back to each region of India with each sip of chai and each bite of their delicious kebab buns or a variety of other delicacies.…

Truffle Treasures Trail
This winter, get truffly at Melbourne’s home of truffle – Queen Victoria Market. Embark on a journey through the Market, finding traders with the most delectable truffle offerings – from cheeses, to oil, salami, butter, hummus, hot sauce and the iconic truffled toastie. Click here to download the Truffle Treasures Trail map, or read on…

The Ultimate $13-and-Under Feast Guide to Queen Victoria Market’s Dairy Hall
Looking for delicious, budget-friendly eats in Melbourne? The historic Dairy Produce Hall at Queen Victoria Market hosts a treasure trove of affordable culinary delights. From traditional Turkish boreks to gourmet grilled cheese, here’s your ultimate guide to feasting like royalty without breaking the bank! Spicy Lamb Borek at The Borek Shop – $6 Start your…

In Conversation with Queen Vic Sweets & Juice
At Queen Vic Sweets & Juice, family is the heart of the business. Asma and Sema work alongside their mother Narges, transforming their first family venture into a vibrant destination for nostalgic candies and fresh, handcrafted fruit juices. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Queen Vic Sweets? Sema: I’m sister number 4. …

In Conversation with Big Vic Deli
We caught up with Kon from Big Vic Deli at Queen Victoria Market who continues the legacy of the business his Greek migrant parents founded in 1964. Read along to find out what he recommends this Christmas. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Big Vic Deli? My name is Kon Kardaras,…

In Conversation with Queen’s Harvest
We caught up with Natalie and Annmarie, from Queen’s Harvest at Queen Victoria Market. For them, the Market is about more than business—it’s about building lasting relationships with customers and supporting Melbourne’s local community. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Queen’s Harvest? Natalie: I’m Natalie, the daughter of John, and this is…

In Conversation with Vic Meat Supply
We caught up with Terry from Vic Meat Supply to discuss his family-owned business at Queen Victoria Market and the 30 years of dedication that took him on a journey from apprentice to owner. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Vic Meat Supply? I started when my dad used to pick up…

Plastic free cleaning tips
Plastic free cleaning tips Spring is my favourite time of year to get organised for the year ahead. The fresh air and sun filled days help to make chores like cleaning, decluttering, and mending enjoyable and fun. We stock up on most of our house cleaning ingredients and supplies throughout the year but try to…

How to become a recycling expert
Queen Victoria Market make it easy to shop zero-waste and plastic free, but sometimes buying items in packaging is our only option – and that’s OK. Since National Recycling Week is celebrated from 9-15 November, I wanted to share my tips to keeping packaging out of landfill and becoming a recycling expert. Food packaging Food…

Earth Day: Planet vs. Plastics
What is Earth Day? Come together with us to pay tribute to our remarkable planet this Earth Day. Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of the crucial need for environmental preservation and sustainability. Let’s unite and take action, fostering a healthier planet and paving the way for a brighter future. On Earth Day (22nd…

Discover the organic section of the Market
The plane trees are starting to drop their leaves, an indicator autumn has arrived in Melbourne. During autumn I like to prepare for winter, buying extra organics and stocking up my pantry alongside other staples from the Market that will keep my family nourished and warm during those colder months. I like to check the…

Food storage tips to save money and reduce waste
Storing food correctly is an important and often overlooked part of helping to reduce food waste and saving money. According to Sustainability Victoria, 250,000 tonnes of food is thrown out by households each year and it’s estimated each household sends over $2,000 worth of food into landfill each year. The main food items going to…