Grab your shopping basket and explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic markets. Check out the popular Lygon Street Market, browse for locally made gifts, shop for dozens of must-read books and more.

Large crowds of people browsing designer stalls and food carts at the Big Design Market inside the Royal Exhibition Buildings.

The Big Design Market

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic design market is back, just in time for your Christmas shopping! Head to the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building to browse over 280 stalls. Expect handmade ceramics, ethical fashion, art prints and jewellery. Plus gourmet food stalls, wine tastings, cocktails and more foodie treats.

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The Lygon Street Market

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Head to Carlton to visit this cute community market. See Piazza Italia filled with colourful stalls from local makers and artists. Grab a coffee while you shop for local art and produce. Then head out for lunch at one of Lygon Street's iconic Italian restaurants.

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Market Brunch

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Swap your cafe brunch for coffee and pastries at this cute Sunday market. The Market Brunch is held monthly at the Younghusband Precinct in Kensington. Expect large communal tables where you can slow down and enjoy your spoils. Think flaky pies, hot coffee, freshly baked bread and sweet treats from some of the city's best patisseries.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market

Love to curl up with a good book? Stock up on top titles at Queen Victoria Market every Saturday and Sunday. Choose from thousands of new and pre-loved reads. The collections are selected by some of ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s most experienced booksellers, authors and illustrators.

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Kensington Market

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Visit one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most unique neighbourhoods and browse this local monthly market. Fuel up with a coffee then peruse unique goodies from local makers, artisan treats, homewares and kids accessories. Then it's only a short stroll to The Premises for a cheeky brunch date.

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The Sunday Market at Southgate

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Wander rows of treats and treasures at this undercover market every Sunday. Spanning a mammoth three levels, this ³Ô¹ÏÍø institution recently moved from the Arts Centre to new digs in Southgate. From silk scarves to gourmet goodies, you're bound to uncover some unique finds.

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Boho Luxe Market: Christmas Edition

Add a touch of whimsy to your Christmas shopping at this gorgeous market. Find fashion, jewellery, art and more from local ³Ô¹ÏÍø artists. Then visit the vegan market and bake sale in The Edge and The Terrace. Find delicious plant-based chocolate, vegan skincare, food trucks and more earth-friendly goodies.

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Creative Society Markets
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Creative Society Markets

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Community & Arts Market
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Community & Arts Market

Find original art and prints, handmade crafts, bric-a-brac and dog items at this tiny local market.

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Queen Vic Market Flavours of Greece Tour

Take a walk through Queen Victoria Market with a Greek specialist tour guide.

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