Alert! The Queen Victoria Summer Night Market is back, and believe it or not, this year marks both its 25th year on the streets, and in generations of Melburnians' hearts.
Kicking off every Wednesday night from November 19, this beloved institution is returning in full, summery glory in 2025, and you're invited. With its invitation to balmy wandering through open-air stalls, an incredible selection of global street food and drinks, gorgeous goodies and just general good vibes, the Queen Victoria Market never misses.
This summer tradition has been drawing crowds of locals since its inception at the turn of the millenium, making it Melbourne's longest-running night market. This year, more than 100 shops, stalls and bars will light up the open-air market sheds across a bumper 15-week season. Foodie highlights include Sri Lankan street eats favourite and 25-year icon, Drums Sri Lankan Street Food, gourmet meatball subs from Mr Baller, charcoal-grilled lamb, chicken and halloumi-stuffed pita pockets from the Cypriot Kitchen, popcorn prawns and fried oysters from George the Fishmonger, flame-grilled Brazillian meats from Braz Oz Brazilian BBQ, and crispy bubble waffles and towering soft serves from Oz Waffle.
When you get thirsty, head to the The Traditional Lemonade Stand for nostalgic fresh-pressed citrus, or for something stronger, to Brick Lane Brewing Co., for locally brewed beers and mojito slushies. You can also grab a blood-orange spritz from Compa Tequila, or a limoncello drop from Bella Spritz.
As always, you can expect roving performers, pop-up fruit and veggie stalls, and a rotating line-up of homegrown talent playing live music on the market's main stage. After sipping and snacking, be sure to explore the dozens of stalls selling locally sourced and handmade products including candles, jewellery, art, skincare, books and homewares.
The markets are open for business from 5pm to 10pm every Wednesday night from November 19 to March 11, 2026, excluding the 24th and 31st of December.
Find out more at the Queen Victoria Summer Night Market website.
