The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are a free evening market on the Surfers Paradise foreshore, beside the Esplanade and a few steps from the beach. They run from 4 pm to 9 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The market has operated since 1995. It is built for a stroll after a beach day: handmade goods, gifts, fresh produce and live music, with restaurants close by for dinner.
Surfers Paradise markets days and hours
The markets open three evenings a week: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 4 pm to 9 pm. The organiser asks you to check the market’s social media for trading changes, which is worth doing if the weather looks rough.
What is on at the Beachfront Markets
The stalls sell artisan and iconic Australian goods, in-season fresh produce, gourmet provisions and handmade wares. Fashion, gifts, jewellery, and arts and crafts make up the rest of the stalls. There is live music and kids activities, and restaurants and eateries nearby cover a range of tastes.
- Handmade wares, arts and crafts, and jewellery
- Gifts, fashion and iconic Australian goods
- Gourmet provisions and seasonal fresh produce
- Live music and kids activities
Entry, dogs and parking
Entry is free. The organiser lists free parking and ample street parking, and says pets are welcome on a leash. Street parking in busy beachside areas can still have time limits, so read the signs where you park.
Getting to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
The market is on the foreshore beside the Esplanade, in the middle of Surfers Paradise, about 65 minutes by car from Brisbane CBD without traffic. Surfers Paradise is a stop on the G:link light rail, and you can plan buses and trams at translink.com.au.
Planning your visit
- How long: the market runs for five hours. Most people will spend an hour or two, longer if dinner is part of the plan.
- Best time: trading starts at 4 pm and finishes at 9 pm. Arrive early in the evening for the widest choice of stalls, or later for the live music.
- Weather: it is an open-air foreshore market, so check the organiser’s social media for trading changes on wet or stormy days.
- With kids: the organiser lists kids activities, and the beach is right there.
- With a dog: pets are welcome on a leash.
Sell or perform at the market
Stallholders apply through the stallholder form on the market’s website, and the organiser emails the details you need once your attendance is confirmed. Performers apply through the performer form and are emailed set times before market day. You can also call the organiser on 0403 696 432 or email [email protected].
Nearby
- Surfers Paradise Beach – swimming and the surf, right beside the market.
- HOTA Markets – a Sunday morning market a short drive away.
- Broadbeach – more beach, parks and markets to the south.
- Southport Broadwater Parklands – rockpools and playgrounds to the north.
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Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Quick answers
What days are the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets on?
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Is entry to the Surfers Paradise markets free?
Yes, entry is free.
Can you bring a dog?
The organiser says pets are welcome on a leash.
Where do you park?
The organiser lists free, ample street parking. Check the signs for time limits.
What is sold at the markets?
Handmade wares, arts and crafts, jewellery, gifts, fashion, gourmet provisions and in-season produce, with live music.
Is there live music at the markets?
Yes, live music is part of the market, along with kids activities.
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