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³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic markets are on throughout the summer season. Check out the popular Summer Night Market, shop for dozens of must-read books and more.

People walking around the Queen Victoria Summer Night market, with festive lights above them and a view of city buildings in the background.

Summer Night Market

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Queen Victoria Market transforms into a buzzing night market every Wednesday throughout the warmer months. Sip on refreshing cocktails, feast on delicious street food, shop for gifts, groove along to live music and more. Best of all, entry is free.

People walking past market stalls under white gazebos as an outdoor market, leafy trees on the left.

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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Wander rows of treats and treasures at this undercover market every Sunday. Spanning a mammoth three levels, this ³Ô¹ÏÍø institution recently moved from the Arts Centre to new digs in Southgate. From silk scarves to gourmet goodies, you're bound to uncover some unique finds.

Long line of tables covered in books.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Book Market

Love to curl up with a good book? Stock up on top titles at Queen Victoria Market on every Saturday and Sunday. Choose from thousands of new and pre-loved reads. Selected by some of ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most experienced booksellers, authors and illustrators.

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Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Antipodes Festival

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Nepal Festival ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Nepal Festival ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Celebrate Nepali culture at Federation Square.

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