Collective Markets South Bank, often searched as South Bank Markets, is a free makers’ market on Little Stanley Street that opens on Friday evening, all day Saturday and on Sunday. It is a place to buy handmade and designed goods, mostly from Queensland makers.
It sits right among the cafes and restaurants of Little Stanley Street.
South Bank Markets days and times
- Friday Twilight: 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm.
- Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm.
Entry is free, every weekend. The markets are closed for Riverfire and New Year’s Eve.
What you’ll find at Collective Markets
The stalls are makers and designers, mostly from Queensland, and the pieces are often sold by the artist who made them. You will find:
- Ceramics
- Prints, photography and originals
- Homewares
- Jewellery
- Fashion
- Candles
It is a better stop for gifts and one-off pieces than for a weekly food shop.
Which day should you go?
Friday twilight runs 5 pm to 9 pm, so it suits an after-work wander with dinner on Little Stanley Street. Saturday has the longest hours, 10 am to 9 pm, and gives you the most time to browse. Sunday starts earliest, at 9 am, and finishes at 4 pm, which works for a late brunch and a look around.
The market is run by Blue Sky Markets. Because it is a makers’ market, check the organiser’s website if you are after a particular kind of stall. Outside market days, the organiser asks you to email rather than phone.
Dates to know
- Riverfire: the markets are closed.
- New Year’s Eve: the markets are closed.
- 12 to 23 December: Gift Markets, daily, 10 am to 8 pm.
- 2027: pop-up markets, with dates sent to the mailing list first.
Make a day of it at South Bank
South Bank Parklands is close by, so you can build a whole day around the market. Pair the market with Streets Beach or a picnic, both covered in the South Bank Parklands guide, then come back for dinner on the street. If you are catching public transport home late on a Friday or Saturday, the 24-hour weekend Metro service helps.
Where to eat near the markets
Food is not the main act here, since this is a makers’ market, but you will not go hungry. Little Stanley Street has more than 30 cafes and restaurants on and around it. Good spots include Denim Co. for coffee, Olé, Baba Ganouj, Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers and Happy Pops for gelato.
Gift Markets in December
The Collective Markets Gift Markets run from 12 to 23 December, 10 am to 8 pm daily, on Little Stanley Street. Entry is free. That is a daily run in the lead-up to Christmas rather than the usual three days.
Pop-up markets
Pop-ups planned for 2027 include a Vinyl Record Fair, Lunar New Year, a Young Designers Market and an Artists Pop Up. Dates go to its mailing list first.
Planning your visit
- How long: 30 to 60 minutes for a browse, longer if you eat on Little Stanley Street.
- Cost: free entry; the stalls and cafes are extra.
- Best time: Saturday for the longest trading hours; Friday twilight for an after-work wander; Sunday if you prefer a morning start.
- What to bring: a bag for your purchases and a card or cash for the stalls; check with the stallholder as payment methods are not listed.
- Contact: [email protected]. The phone number, 0422 806 971, is answered on market days only.
Getting there
The markets are on Little Stanley Street in South Bank, about 2.5 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, roughly a 10-minute drive. Brisbane Metro (routes M1 and M2) stops at South Bank and the Cultural Centre, with 24-hour services from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Trains, the CityCat and the free City Hopper are a short walk away. Plan a trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Nearby
- South Bank Parklands – Streets Beach, playgrounds and BBQs a short walk away.
- Brisbane CityHopper – the free ferry the organiser mentions.
- Brisbane City Markets – the weekday CBD markets.
- Markets in Brisbane – every market, day and time.
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Quick answers
What days are Collective Markets South Bank on?
Friday 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm.
Is entry to South Bank Markets free?
Yes. Entry is free, every weekend.
Where are the markets?
On Little Stanley Street, South Bank.
Are Collective Markets and South Bank Markets the same thing?
Yes. People searching for South Bank Markets are usually looking for the Collective Markets on Little Stanley Street, which run Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Who runs Collective Markets South Bank?
Blue Sky Markets runs the markets. You can email [email protected], or phone 0422 806 971 on market days.
Are the markets open on New Year’s Eve?
No. They are closed for Riverfire and New Year’s Eve.
How do I get to the markets by public transport?
Brisbane Metro stops at South Bank and the Cultural Centre, and trains, CityCat and the free City Hopper are a short walk away.
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