Hawker 88 Night Market at Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne’s best Asian night market returns to Queen Victoria Market this Autumn.

From 8 April to 6 May, the Hawker 88 Night Market transforms the open-air sheds into a vibrant hawker-style precinct, filled with glowing lanterns, authentic Asian street eats and live entertainment.

Feast your way through bold flavours, enjoy a rotating line-up of cultural performances, and discover special $8.80 offers across food and market finds — a nod to the lucky number 8 and great value!

With free entry, come for the flavours and stay for the midweek buzz.

What’s On This Week

Experience a dynamic line-up of entertainment celebrating Asian culture, from traditional dragon dances and taiko drumming to K-pop performances, workshops and interactive games. With a different theme each week, every visit brings something new to discover.

Week 1: Pan Asian Night

DJ Kenny 3

DJ K3nny

08 Apr

9.00-10.00pm

Tai Chi Group 8.30-9.00pm

Chinese Fan and Martial Arts Dance

08 Apr

8.45pm-9.00pm

Dragon Dance 7pm and 8pm

Dragon Dance

08 Apr

7.00pm-7.20pm

8.00pm-8.20pm

The Sown (burmese band) - 6.00pm-7.00pm

The Sown Band

08 Apr

6.00pm-7.00pm

Mark-Mai

Mark Mai

08 Apr

5.30pm-6.00pm

squid-game-comp

Squid Game Competition

08 Apr

Musical Chairs 8.20pm-8.45pm

vietnamese-dance

Vietnamese Cultural Dance

08 Apr

7.30-7.50pm

Eat & Drink

Feast your way through authentic Asian street food, from sizzling skewers and handmade dumplings to rich laksa and sweet matcha treats. Sip on Asian-inspired cocktails, slushies and more from the Lucky Horse Bar. Check out the special $8.80 offers across selected eats and drinks. 

Cheese Coin Cake is a popular Korean street snack trending across Asia and now in Australia. Loved by all ages, these coin-shaped cakes are inspired by vintage Korean coins symbolising luck. Freshly baked to a golden finish, they are soft, lightly sweet, and rich with buttery aroma. Each cake is filled generously and served warm.
At Shallot Thai, indulge in authentic Thai flavours with a modern twist in every dish. From the tantalising aroma of Pad Thai with prawns or chicken.
Whole squid on a stick—an eye-catching, flavour-packed street food experience. Squid & Things brings coastal cuisine to the streets with tender, perfectly grilled or crispy fried squid, seasoned with bold marinades and spices that enhance its natural flavour.  

Shopping

Explore a curated mix of market stalls and interactive experiences, from vintage textiles and handmade goods to custom keepsakes and collectables. Discover unique finds, creative makers and a touch of night market fun beyond the food. Check out the special $8.80 offers across selected shopping stalls. 

The Perfume Workshop is a traveling perfumery that concocts artisanal perfumes around the country. The Perfume Workshop specializes in creating personalized perfumes for their customers on site using botanical oils that grow along the ancient frankincense trail. The Perfume Workshop displays an extensive perfume library of perfume oils that range from florals, fruits, woods and
Aleppo Style offer silk and cashmere scarves, tablecloths, cushion covers, and jackets. All made from soft and luxurious fabrics.
Little Galaxy offer over 800 products of jewelery with a bargaining price, lower from only $10! 5 weeks only for Hawker 88 Night Market.
Re-playground specialise in vintage recycled clothes, shop a great range of streetwear, footwear, accessories and more!
Specialising in custom airbrushed graffiti caps and t-shirts, whether you’re looking for a unique gift for your loved ones or something cool for yourself – look no further than Airbrush Co’s custom airbrushed apparel. All their designs are entirely customisable to you, so let your imagination run wild!