Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market (known locally as the "Vic Market") is more than a Melbourne shopping mecca - it's an historic landmark, tourist attraction and local shopping institution.

This vast and vibrant centre of trade and commerce was officially opened on 20 March 1878 and has served consumers needs for more than 140 years.

Queen Victoria Market is a great place to get a feel for Melbourne's diverse cultures. Spanning several city blocks spread over 7 hectares, Queen Vic Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere.

Wander through the bustling Meat, Fish and Dairy Halls, where you can pick up artisan cheeses, dressed meats and takeaway food, or discover the seemingly endless array of seasonal fruit and vegetables showcasing the best of Australian produce.

Explore the Market's historic sheds to grab a bargain or find a Melbourne-made treasure amongst clothing, jewellery, handcrafts, homewares and souvenirs.

Queen Victoria Market was heritage listed in March 2018

The council-owned market is constantly restoring the site including painting, pathway repairs, drain cleaning, lighting upgrades and more painting.

The market is open five days a week, with Wednesday nights and Sunday taking on a carnival atmosphere. Guided tours highlight the market's food, heritage, culture, shopping and history.

Directions
A short walk from the City centre, Queen Victoria Market is bounded by Peel, Franklin, Victoria & Elizabeth Streets.

Parking


Shopping at Queen Vic Market has never been easier, with secure parking available for customers in our Multi-Level Undercover Car Park and Open Air Car Park.

Multi-Level Undercover Car Park
The Multi-Level Undercover Car Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Spanning across four levels, there are 506 car spaces including 10 accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities, 6 spaces for parents with prams and 12 electric vehicle (EV) parking and charging stations located on level B2 with Schneider type 2 EV chargers (BYO charging cable). The maximum vehicle height for entry into this car park is 2.2 metres.

Open Air Car Park
The Open Air Car Park is open 5am-7pm, seven days a week. During our Night Market seasons, the Open Air Car Park is open 4.30pm until 11pm. There are hundreds of car spaces including accessible parking for visitors with disabilities, senior citizen spaces and spaces for parents with prams. There is no maximum height for entry into this car park.

qvm.com.au/parking

Tram
The Market is located within the free tram zone. Take the 19, 57 or 59 to Stop 7, Elizabeth St or Tram 58 to Stop 9, Peel St.

Bike
There is free bike parking in and around the Market. Major bike lanes leading to the Market run along Royal Parade and Victoria Street.



❊ What's On ❊


Queen Victoria Market | Open Hours

American Doughnut Kitchen

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Private Queen Victoria Market Food Tour

Ultimate Foodie Tour @ Queen Victoria Market

Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market


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Heart Body Soul Expo - Sunday 8 March 2026


❊ Address ❊


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 ⊜  Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street   Melbourne   3000 View Map
✆ Telephone: (03) 9320 5822
Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria StreetMelbourneVictoria(03) 9320 5822



❊ Web Links ❊
www.qvm.com.au

www.qvm.com.au


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