A summer tradition, the city’s favourite night out is back.

Celebrate 25 summers of street eats, beats and city heat at Melbourne’s iconic Summer Night Market, at Queen Victoria Market from 19 November 2025 to 11 March 2026 (excluding 24 & 31 December). 

Wednesday nights come alive with global street food, cooling cocktails, artisan shopping and live entertainment under Melbourne’s glittering twilight skyline. Free entry – come for the food, stay for the mid-week summer magic. 

What’s On This Week

Experience the best of Melbourne summer nights with live music, roving performers and DJ sets. From high energy entertainment to golden-hour grooves, the Summer Night Market is your midweek destination for good vibes. 

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Jessie Stilts

07 Jan
  • Roving

Accordion Lucy

17 Dec
  • Roving

DJ Alex Moorris

07 Jan
  • Live Stage
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Leo Ercole

14 Jan
  • Live Stage
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Santa and Elf

17 Dec
  • Roving

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17 Dec
  • Queen Street
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Illuminati Dancers

17 Dec
  • Roving

Stilt Walking Elf

17 Dec
  • Roving
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Great Gizmo

07 Jan
  • Roving

Open Door Singers

17 Dec
  • Live stage
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Tubby the Robot

14 Jan
  • Roving
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Mr Marmalade Magic

17 Dec
  • Roving
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Eat & Drink

Feast your way through summer with more than 50 food stalls and trucks serving up Melbourne’s favourite street eats and refreshing drinks. Perfect bites, sips and sunsets – that’s what summer tastes like at the Market. 

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Ozwaffle

Ozwaffle offers traditional Belgian waffles with a unique twist. Each waffle is freshly baked using a secret recipe –  served with a wide range of toppings, from fresh fruit to indulgent choices like Nutella, KitKat and M&Ms. This trader operates on a casual basis – please contact them directly for their trading days.
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Gelato Messina

Messina is bringing two exclusive creations to the Summer Night Market. The first is a choc cheesecake gelato layered with baked cheesecake, cheesecake mousse and choc brownie, finished with Milo fudge and crumble. For something lighter, try the strawberry matcha sundae – layers of matcha cake, strawberry compote, strawberry gelato and matcha fudge, topped with
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Swirle

At Swirle, treat yourself to a cup of sweet strawberries, covered in your choice of white, milk or dark chocolate.
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The French Providore

Enjoy their signature crêpes – choose from favourites like Nutella crêpe, lemon sugar crêpe, chestnut cream crêpe, and more!
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Mr Baller

Try The Don, their classic meatball sub, or go plant-based with Paulie. Don’t miss their Loaded Fries stacked with meatballs, cheese, salsa verde, sugo, and kewpie mayo, or the Nacho Meatballs served over corn chips with salsa verde and sour cream. Plus, they’ve got crispy Shoestring Fries and golden Fried Bocconcini to round out the
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IL Panzerotto Taste of Puglia

Hailing from the Puglia region, Panzerotti are golden fried pastries traditionally filled with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and oregano. You’ll also find a variety of delicious fillings like Prosciutto Cotto, Chicken, Bolognese, and more!
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The Traditional Lemonade Stand

Quench your thirst with homemade lemonade juice and slushies from The Traditional Lemonade Stand. Keep it simple, or choose to add mixed berries, lime or strawberry coulee!
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Son in Law

Son in Law makes desserts almost too adorable to eat! Choose from a cartoon bao or a cloud-like serving of fluffy fairy floss.
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Colombiantojos

Colombiantojos serves up traditional Colombian street food! Indulge in Lechona: slow-roasted pork infused with fragrant rice and spices, Arepas: cornmeal flatbreads generously filled with cheese and topped with a choice of succulent chicken, savoury meat, or creamy guacamole. Also, try their Empanadas: savoury pastries filled with meat and potatoes.
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Dingo Ate My Taco

Dingo Ate My Taco serves up Melbourne’s original birria tacos alongside their Texas-style smoked tacos, all crafted with fresh salsas and homemade tortillas.  
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Drums

Savour their renowned kottu roti, a vibrant street food favourite, paired with succulent devilled chicken. For those craving variety, indulge in their combination platter: fragrant basmati rice accompanied by tender chicken tikka, fiery lamb vindaloo, vegetable curry, and a refreshing salad.  
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Bigger than Texas BBQ

From the Mornington Peninsula to Melbourne’s inner city, delight in slow-cooked meats including 18 hour beef brisket, low and slow chicken and pulled pork burgers.
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Shopping

Browse, discover and be inspired by over 50 artisan and design traders offering handcrafted jewellery, vintage finds, summer fashion, candles, ceramics and more unique summer finds. 

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Eye Came To Slay

Turn heads with Eye Came to Slay, a collection of premium coloured contact lenses designed to make your eyes stand out with confidence. From soft glam to bold transformations, each pair offers vibrant colour and all-day comfort.
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Soapretty

Shop a range of handcrafted artisan soaps, bath bombs, shower steamers and other delightful bathroom treats – all lovingly made in Melbourne. Beautiful, affordable and perfect for gifting or self-care, each product celebrates local craftsmanship and creativity.
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Ona Melbourne

Art-inspired soy candles, room sprays and perfumes, each product features artwork by local artists and the creators themselves. The designs wrap fully around the candle, creating a unique visual experience when lit. Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and made with locally sourced components, all products are designed to be upcycled after use.
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PatchLab

Design your own keychain with a personal touch. Choose from a wide range of patches to create something fun, meaningful or completely unique – a one-of-a-kind accessory that reflects your individual style.  
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Trash City

Trash City offers a range of pop culture and humour-inspired t-shirts, perfect for adding personality and fun to your wardrobe.
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Silver Cinnamon

Shop sterling silver, 24K gold-plated and 14K gold-filled dainty jewellery with a focus on pearls and gemstones.
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Shelly Ann Candles

Shop a range of homemade soy candles, re Incense, electric warmers, candle lamps and pipe lamps.
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