Christmas at the Market
South Melbourne Market is your one-stop shop this festive season, with fresh produce, groceries, decorations and gifts for everyone on your list.
The Market will be open on Tuesday 23 December from 8am - 4pm, and from 6am on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December.
Christmas Gift Guide
Pick the perfect present with our Christmas Gift Guide. From unique handmade treasures to gourmet delights and sustainable finds, we've got something special for everyone on your list. Shop local, support small business, and make this festive season unforgettable.
Gift Wrapping
This Christmas, enjoy beautiful and convenient gift wrapping at Stall 186 in West Aisle, provided by AUA Premium Gifts from 19 November. Here you can also browse a beautiful selection of festive-themed gifts to make your presents extra special.
Pre-order your seafood, turkeys and more!
The Market is renowned for having some of Melbourne's best seafood, so why not treat yourself this Christmas. Our fishmongers, butchers and poultry traders are now taking preorders for your festive feast.
- Aptus Seafoods
- Currently taking pre-orders for express collection on 23 or 24 December from the York Street car park. Pre-order instore or their website by 16 December (minimum pre-order $250)
- Gem Pier Seafood
- Pre-orders can be made in store or via their website. Cut-off date is 18 December or earlier if the maximum quota is reached. Pre-orders can be collected from the York Street car park on 23 or 24 December (minimum order $225)
- South Melbourne Seafoods
- Open every Market day. Pre-orders can be made by phone on 0412 125 273 or via email. Cut-off date is 16 December or earlier if the maximum quota is reached. Pre-orders can be collected from the York Street car park express-pick up on 23 or 24 December. There's only limited availability for pre-orders so get in quick! (minimum pre-order $150)
- Hagen's Organic Butcher
- Celebrate the season with Hagen's signature Christmas hams and free-range turkeys. You can also pre-order certified organic and regeneratively raised meats for Christmas from Hagen's both instore and online.
- Flinders + Co
- Pre-order your Christmas showstoppers from Flinders + Co, like their signature pre-cooked Numurkah turkey roast: boned, rolled and filled with a mulled wine stuffing or their Ryuku Christmas hams, crafted from heritage-bred pork and wood smoked for exceptional flavour and quality.
- Kirkpatrick's Meats
- Pre-order your free-range Christmas ham, pork, beef and lamb from the friendly team at Kirkpatrick's in store, via email or by phone on 03 9699 2344.
- South Melbourne Poultry
- Pre-order your Christmas turkey, rolls and all the trimmings in store at South Melbourne Poultry. The team have made Christmas cooking easier than ever with their festive stuffing blends, made fresh in store. Choose from sage and onion, cranberry and chestnut or apricot and macadamia.
- K&L Poultry
- Pre-order your Christmas turkey, chicken or duck in store or via phone on 9690 3081.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at the Market
There will be plenty of Christmas cheer to be found at the Market this upcoming festive season including free entertainment, fun for kids and a visit from Santa himself. Plus, be sure to vote for your favourite festive stall in our popular Trader Decoration Competition for your chance to win a Market hamper.
Check back soon for more details - our full Christmas program will be announced shortly!
