Gold Coast Markets Guide 2026, Best Farmers Markets, Weekend Markets, Night Markets and Flea Markets

Gold Coast Markets 2026, Overview

The Gold Coast has a strong market culture despite its tourism-focused reputation, with excellent farmers markets in Burleigh and Palm Beach and the famous Carrara Markets providing a one-stop outdoor market experience. Here's a guide to Gold Coast markets.

Gold Coast Farmers Markets

• Burleigh Heads Farmers Market, Justins Park, Burleigh Heads. Every Saturday 7am-12pm. One of the Gold Coast's best farmers markets, set in a beautiful park near the beach. Local produce, artisan food, coffee, organic vegetables and seasonal goods in the heart of Burleigh's vibrant community.
• Palm Beach Farmers Market, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach. Every Saturday 6am-11am. Excellent local farmers market at the southern Gold Coast's community hub.
• Varsity Lakes Farmers Market, Varsity Lakes. Saturday mornings. Serving the Varsity Lakes and Robina communities.

Weekend and Community Markets

• Carrara Markets, Exhibition Drive, Carrara. Every Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm. One of Queensland's largest outdoor markets with over 300 stalls. Fresh produce, clothing, electronics, pet supplies, plants, homewares, food and bric-a-brac. Family-friendly with pony rides and entertainment. A Gold Coast institution. carraramarkets.com.au
• Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings (seasonal). Beachfront stalls with arts, crafts and specialty goods.

Night Markets on the Gold Coast

• Surfers Paradise Night Market, Cavill Avenue and Esplanade, Surfers Paradise. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. The Gold Coast's main beachfront night market with food, arts, crafts and entertainment. Excellent atmosphere in summer.
• Broadbeach Night Markets, Oasis Mall Precinct, Broadbeach. Seasonal night markets in Broadbeach's entertainment precinct.

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