The St Kilda Esplanade Market has been a St Kilda Sunday delight since 1970. It’s famous for a good reason – there’s something for everyone and more. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy browsing through works by more than 175 artists and craftspeople in Melbourne’s open-air gallery by the sea. Each and every stallholder has a hand in making the products being sold. So take the time to ask how the products are made, and you will soon see the love and passion that is poured into each of their one-of-a-kind pieces of work. From gifts and souvenirs to furniture and jewellery, you will leave confident in the knowledge that you’re taking home something that is truly one of a kind. New stalls are added to the market on a regular basis, so there is always something different to catch your eye.
When is the market open? Open every Sunday, 10am to 4pm (5pm daylight savings hours) except for the second Sunday in February due to St Kilda Festival.
How do you get to the market? You can’t miss it – you will see the tents lined up along the Upper Esplanade. The market is right beside Luna Park, located between Fitzroy St and Acland St. Getting there is an easy 15-minute ride from the city on tram 16 or 96 and there is plenty of parking nearby.
