Name: Christmas Night Market
Start: 2026-12-16T17:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-12-16T22:00:00+11:00
Location: Queen Victoria Market

European Christmas magic comes to Melbourne! 🎄

From 25 November to 16 December, the Christmas Night Market transforms Queen Victoria Market into a festive wonderland, with twinkling lights, Christmas feasts, festive drinks, perfect holiday gifts and entertainment beneath the iconic Market sheds.

Enjoy free professional Christmas photos, free calls to Santa in the Telstra phone booth and experience falling snow in the heart of the city. Gather your crew and make mid-week nights a festive tradition!

Wednesdays, 5 pm – 10 pm. FREE entry.

Eat & Drink

Savour traditional European favourites alongside seasonal flavours with a Melbourne twist. From French raclette and German sausages to Christmas-inspired burgers, gingerbread desserts and Christmas pudding, there’s something to delight every taste bud. Sip on festive cocktails and refreshing summer drinks as you soak up the Christmas atmosphere.

FRAN’S PRIVATE KITCHEN

For Christmas, Fran’s Private Kitchen will offer a special limited-edition handmade tortellini, inspired by the traditional Christmas cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. This festive dish will feature delicate, freshly handmade tortellini filled with traditional ingredients and served in a rich, slow-cooked homemade broth, prepared with care to develop deep, comforting flavours. A beloved Italian Christmas tradition,

The Bar

Enjoy fun festive beverages such as The Grinch, Santa’s Spicy Bloody Mary, Xmas Tree Spritz and so much more! The Bar becomes a festive gathering point with scheduled bursts of faux snow, creating an unexpected Christmas moment in the middle of a Melbourne summer! With skilled cocktail bartenders bringing energy and theatre to the experience. Think

LEMONADE. CO

Freshly made lemonade juice or slushies with choice of Strawberry, mixed berry, lime, fresh ginger or fresh passionfruit pulp! Also add on delicious boba balls or boba jellies!

Tutti Dolce

Our signature offering is our Iced Tiramisu Latte, combined with our cold foams, and matcha iced drink range. With a special focus on Xmas inspired range! Indulge in our Xmas favourites from the Nut Cracker, the Naughty Elf, Rudolf’s Matcha or even the Gingerbread Sleigh.

Kaiser’s Sausages & Pretzel Station

Authentic German Sausages cooked on charcoal BBQ cheese krainera, spicy jalapeño and traditional german bratwurst. All served with various condiments and a side of steak fries to get the mouth juices. Just add a Salty Pretzel as well and you’re in heaven!

CherryHill Orchards

The perfect place to pick up your Christmas cherries! The ultimate gift and the centerpiece for your Christmas table. CherryHill Central by Queens Harvest brings premium, Australian-grown cherries straight from CherryHill’s Victorian orchards to the Queen Victoria Christmas Market. Alongside fresh cherries, you can stock up on Pure Cherry Juice, fill your bellies with delicious

Tommy Two Buns

Melbourne’s Best Burger Pop Up! Charcoal-Grilled Grass-fed Beef, Thick-Cut Pickles, and Dill Sauce on a Brioche Bun. Try the Cheesemas – our take on a cheeseburger but make it Christmas. Thick 200g Beef Patty or Portobello Mushroom, plus Cheese, Cranberry Relish, Pickles, Tommy’s Secret Sauce, and a Seeded Brioche Bun. Upgrade to a Deluxe and

Casa Nata

Got a sweet tooth? Enjoy delicious Portuguese tarts from Casa Nata!

Holy Nuts

Gourmet, natural and healthy nut butters and nut spreads made from 100% Australian ingredients and Multi awarded, going from pure pistachio, almond, hazelnut, macadamia and Pecan to our delicious chocolate Hazelnut spread or our crunchy praliné spreads. Compose your gift box or just enjoy for yourself. Alternatively we do a traditional Egyptian Dukkah that will

Hey There Cookie!

Make this Christmas unforgettable with Hey There Cookie! Discover beautifully crafted gingerbread houses, exquisite hand piped royal icing cookies, and nostalgic gingerbread treats, each made with care and an eye for detail. Crafted in small batches in Elwood, our festive collection combines exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful presentation and irresistible flavour. Make your Christmas gifting extra special.

Imbue Distillery

Imbue Distillery brings you spirits rich with flavour and imbued with the story of us. Our current range consists of an Australian Dry Gin, Contemporary Gin, Honey Lemon Vanilla Gin Liqueur, Cinnamon and Star Anise Gin Liqueur, Sunflower and Yuzu Vodka, Seasonal Release Damson and Yuzu Gins, Citrus and a Coconut Agave, a Dark Cacao

Mat’s Hot Shop

Bring some heat to Christmas with Mat’s Hot Shop’s range of small-batch hot sauces, made in Melbourne. Find a gift for the chilli lover in your life, pick up a stocking filler or choose sauces to share around the Christmas table. From tropical fruit flavours to smoky chillies and tangy dill pickle, there’s something for

Doughttega

Doughttega is a Melbourne-made artisan food business bringing the joy of homemade gingerbread baking to your kitchen, without the mess or effort of making dough from scratch. Our premium, fresh gingerbread dough is ready to roll, cut and bake, making it easy to create delicious homemade biscuits and festive treats with family and friends. Inspired

The Real Jerk Centre

A high-performance Jamaican food concept delivering authentic jerk flavours with modern efficiency. Our menu is built around quality ingredients, precise execution and bold island flavours that appeal to a wide range of guests. We will be adding of special Oxtail Stew served with Jamaican Festival Dumplings on the side!

Brick Lane Brewing Co.

Brick Lane Brewery are a Melbourne based brewery selling independently crafted beers, with a wide range on tap or for take-away.

Antagonist Spirits

Locally sourced spirit producers Antagonist Spirits will be mixing up a range of fresh and fruity cocktails perfect for balmy evenings. You can also shop their range of spiced rums and pre-batch cocktails to take home.

Son in Law

Get into the festive spirit with our limited-edition Christmas menu! Delight your taste buds with our handcrafted, cute character steamed buns, beautifully shaped as Santa Claus, playful reindeer, and snowmen with sweet and savory fillings. Pair your treats with our show-stopping, fluffy Santa Claus fairy floss character creation—crafted to bring instant joy and magic to

Tira Lab

Treat yourself to freshly made tiramisu crafted on the spot. Each serve is rich, creamy and perfectly balanced – a true taste of Italy in every bite. The art of Tiramisu, Reimagined. Will be offering Pavlova inspired Tiramisu alongside their other delicious flavours for Christmas!

Lisa Bakes

A selection of home made, high quality bakes! Christmas themed cookies, cookie pies, mince pie stuffed cookies, pavlova desserts and lots of other nostalgic flavours and some classics you know and love.

Braz_Oz Brazilian BBQ

Celebrate Christmas Brazilian-style with Braz Oz Brazilian BBQ! Our festive BBQ plate features charcoal-grilled picanha, lamb sausage and chicken wings, complemented by pineapple with cinnamon and a special Brazilian salsa with raisins for a festive touch. Freshly cooked on-site using our traditional charcoal rotisserie, this delicious combination brings together smoky meats, sweet pineapple and refreshing

Orleans Moules-Frites

Indulge in a little Christmas seafood magic! From freshly seared mussels to our signature lobster rolls, this stall is your go-to seafood bar for a festive touch of ocean-fresh indulgence. Perfect for treating yourself and celebrating the season in delicious style! Lobster rolls, fresh creamy wine mussels and chips, and oysters to be shucked at

Lui Boss

We bring the energy of Seoul’s street stalls into a modern setting, focusing on flavour-first recipes, real Korean sauces, and made-to-order food you can’t get from standard takeaway. Korean fried chicken skewer with house -made sauces and Tteok-bokki (spicy stewed rice cakes) with cheese snow, No 1 Selling street food in Korean during cold Christmas

Twistto

Original Korean Twist Potato! A golden spiral-cut potato, perfectly seasoned and irresistibly crispy. Don’t forget to try their Grinch Twistie potato, it’s an absolute must-try.

Nepal Dining Room

Enjoy our traditional Chatamari, a lightly crispy rice crepe topped with aromatic spices and your choice of lamb or chicken. Savour our signature Momos, from juicy pan-fried chicken dumplings to delicious steamed vegan dumplings, all served with our homemade tomato and sesame chutney. For those who love a little heat, try our irresistible Chilli Chicken

IL Panzerotto Taste of Puglia

We make italian traditional food called Panzerotti. Panzerotti is a fried pockets which is handmade freshly on the spot, the final sahpe reminds of a golden moon. We will make a new flavour for Christmas market, which will be the Panzerotto Zeppola style, with cream, and Cherry gem on top of it.

ROMAPE’ CIBO DA STRADA

We use our own coffee blend roasted locally by skilled artisan a real espresso coffee flavour “L’Arte Del Caffe’ Espresso”, we also provide the amazing Caffe Crema, like a gelato but much creamier. Coffee is good at any time of the day, at every occasion especially for the festive seasons is a good excuse to

Mum’s Baklava

Indulge in freshly baked Baklava. Individually hand-rolled using pure Australian ingredients – contains pistachio and cashew nuts, clarified butter, and purified sugar syrup. You can also enjoy their signature baklava soft serve, topped with baklava pieces and a selection of other delicious toppings. They will have the baklava Christmas crunch on offer as well as

Frencheese

Frencheese will be dishing up melted cheese goodness. Think deep fried camembert with fig jam to dip, and oozy Raclette with melted cheese poured over sauteed potatoes, cured meat and salad. The raclette dish is one of the most typical and popular dishes for Christmas in France, Switzerland and Germany.

American Doughnut Kitchen

Recently voted Victoria’s best Doughnut in the Herald Sun ‘Delicious 100 Best of the Best’. American Doughnut Kitchen have been delighting tastebuds since the 1950s and no trip to the Market is complete without their infamous hot jam doughnuts and limited edition Gingerbread Salted Caramel filled doughnuts. Their dough is made fresh every day, make

Lunara Delights

Lunara Delights offers authentic Turkish Delight made here in Melbourne with locally sourced ingredients. The soft sugary treat is available in a range of premium flavours, from traditional rose, pomegranate and white rose, mango, lime, apple, strawberry and so much more.

Sweet Stop

Sweet Stop Australia brings festive cheer to Christmas markets with our colourful range of long-length licorice and candy straps, sweet and sour tubs, and tubbed fairy floss. We also offer locally made custom poster prints, perfect for adding a creative touch to Christmas gifting. With vibrant colours, fun treats, and unique prints, our family-friendly stall

The Cypriot Kitchen

For us, Christmas is all about bringing people together, sharing traditions and creating memories around the table. This festive season, we’re bringing a little of that Mediterranean Christmas spirit to the Night Market with our exclusive Cypriot Christmas Feast. Designed to be shared, it’s a generous spread of charcoal-grilled chicken and lamb, halloumi, chips, salad,

Drums-Sri Lankan Streetfood

🎄 Christmas Night Market at Drums 🎄 Celebrate the festive season with our unique Christmas menu, packed with bold flavours and irresistible favourites! 🍛 Curry & Chips – the perfect festive comfort food 🍗 Chicken Snack Pack (CSP) – a must-try special 🌶️ Chips Kottu – crispy, spicy and full of flavour 🍟 Chips Combo

Spanish Gourmet Caterers

We offer authentic Spanish food in its truest form. We are a passionate team. Most of our food is prepared, cooked and served directly to our clientele. This is part of our theatre, to entertain and encourage you to not just dine with us but to enjoy the experience while your dish is being prepared.

Shopping

Find something special for everyone with handmade Christmas decorations, festive jewellery, artisan gifts, gingerbread houses and stocking fillers from local makers. Discover Christmas reads, literary gifts, vinyl records and more, then have your Market finds wrapped at the sustainable festive gift-wrapping station.

Book Nook

A dedicated literary corner bringing together a curated selection of books, gifts and unique finds from Melbourne Book Market traders! The perfect opportunity to browse, discover and purchase thoughtful Christmas gifts.

Vinyl Vault

Melbourne Record Club presents the Vinyl Vault! A dedicated vinyl destination for music lovers, collectors and Christmas shoppers. Vinyl Vault will feature a curated selection of new and pre-loved records across genres, creating a nostalgic and highly browsable retail experience while providing another unique gifting opportunity within the Night Market. This space will host special

CherryHill Orchards

Holy Nuts

Michelle Benson

This Christmas, Michelle Benson is offering beautiful porcelain Christmas trees, all twinkling with light. Also available are hanging Christmas decorations, and a small plate and bowl, perfect for chocolate bonbons and mince pies. Each piece is handmade, making it a special gift for someone you love or a festive treat for yourself!

Mikella Ceramics

Shop handmade ceramics products including mugs, trinket dishes, vases and Christmas ornaments!

Hey There Cookie!

Imbue Distillery

Mat’s Hot Shop

Arte by Laura Gaitan

For Christmas, Laura will have a special collection of handmade Christmas elves, Christmas greeting cards, hand-painted stones with festive designs, and magnets featuring Christmas-themed artwork. All created with love, creativity, and a little touch of Christmas magic!

She Wore Flowers

She Wore Flowers is bringing all things cute, colourful and Christmassy to the Queen Vic Christmas Night Market! From gingerbread house dangles and festive wreaths to Christmas trees and even tiny little Christmas puddings, they’ll have a whole range of handmade Christmas earrings and accessories to get you into the festive spirit! They’ll also have

Pollen Art Club

Pollen Art Club is the creative practice of Melbourne-based artist and illustrator Eli Vaughan. They will be bringing along a festive mix of illustrated gifts and decorations for Christmas alongside the usual range of colourful artwork! With 2027 illustrated calendars, colourful Christmas cards and handmade tree ornaments. A perfect gift for a loved one, or

B2 Buttons & Beads

B2 Buttons & Beads offer locally hand-made covered buttons, headbands and cards in Japanese fabric and Liberty Prints. Providing unique products and various Christmas present ideas and choices.

Doughttega

Airbrush Co.

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!

Re-playground

Re-playground specialise in vintage recycled clothes, shop a great range of streetwear, footwear, accessories and more!

Kadio

Kadio is an original Australian brand focusing on bringing unique statement pieces to your everyday life. Kadio’s commitment to you begins with sourcing the finest, high quality materials to craft their jewellery.

Antagonist Spirits

Pebble and Poppet

Pebble and Poppet showcases a collection of handmade products, sustainable fashion and precious keepsakes for big and small. The latest collection This Land Our Home pays homage to this wonderful land we call home, Australia, through the eyes and hands of local artists.

Art by Rafaela

Every piece created by Art by Rafaela tells its own story through texture, movement and feeling. From ocean-inspired resin pieces to expressive abstract artworks! Each piece is created by hand with care and attention to detail, so no two are ever exactly the same. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or something special for

Boorak Pty Ltd

Boorak Pty Ltd is a proud manufacturer of expertly crafted journals, bags, and accessories. Specialising in creating both leather and synthetic journals of the highest quality, designed for writing, gifting, and preserving memories. Our products are available in both classic and modern styles, making them the perfect choice for a personal keepsake or a thoughtful

[CARDCORE]

Explore a festive range of trading card games, One Piece, sports cards, pop culture collectables and unique finds that are perfect for collectors and gift hunters alike. Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas shopping list or treating yourself to something special, ther’s plenty of reasons to get into the festive spirit!

Happy Caricature

Live caricature portraits drawn on the spot, capturing fun and memorable moments for everyone and offering Christmas themed drawings! Each artwork is hand-drawn within minutes, making it a unique and personalized keepsake from the night market experience.

The Muse Crochet

The Muse will offer a festive range of handmade crochet gifts and accessories, including Christmas-themed keychains, plush toys, flowers, ornaments, gift sets and cute stocking fillers. We will also feature selected seashell accessories and beautifully presented gift items suitable for family, friends and Secret Santa presents.

Trash City

Trash City offers a range of pop culture and humour-inspired t-shirts and accessories, perfect for adding personality and fun to your wardrobe and a unique gift for people of all ages!

The Pet Central

Discover something special for your furry best friend this Christmas with The Pet Central! We’re bringing a festive selection of premium Australian pet treats, natural deer antlers and chews, and our exclusive range of colourful dog walking accessories. Don’t miss our signature Muttcha® Doggie Matcha Latte, including our limited-edition Gingerbread Muttcha, perfect for getting your

Aleppo Styles

Aleppo Style offer silk and cashmere scarves, tablecloths, cushion covers, and jackets. All made from soft and luxurious fabrics.

Little Galaxy

Little Galaxy offer fun earrings in buy 2 get 1 free! Shop your Christmas gift at QVM!

Peekabooks

A curated selection of second-hand books with a quirky touch, this stall has something for everyone. From literature and non-fiction to young adult, children’s, Christmas, cookbooks, art, travel and vintage titles, all at affordable prices.

NUMBER PLATES 4 FUN

Customised Novelty Number Plates, made on the spot on “while you wait” basis. It is a unique business and the only one in Australia – where plates manufactured instantly. A custom made novelty plate is a great Christmas gift!

Sweet Stop

Leaf Candle Co.

Leaf Candle Co’s Christmas collection brings together a festive selection candles and diffusers, featuring three fragrances: Gingerbread, Pinecone and Chocolate Orange. The collection offers a thoughtful take on Christmas gifting, with Leaf Candle Co’s signature combination of distinctive fragrances, colourful labels and considered packaging.

Art n Groove

Art N Groove is your one-stop for unique art and photography prints from different artists around the world, all exclusive to Art N Groove! With everything from art posters of the most iconic movies and TV shows in pop culture, to sports and comics, great as a Christmas gift!

Monica McNab

Born from a love of creativity and sustainable living, this Monica transforms original artwork into beautifully crafted products designed to make people smile. Featuring hand-illustrated designs across cards, prints, stickers and more. Monica always sells a large range of Christmas cards popular with both tourists and locals. A lot of her products are also great

Green Candle Co.

Green Candle Co. offers a curated collection of handcrafted home fragrance and body products. Each piece is made in small batches in her Merri-bek studio, using natural, vegan-friendly ingredients and guided by a minimalist design ethos. From clean-burning soy candles to timeless diffusers and soothing botanical soaps, the range is thoughtfully crafted to bring a

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