Our Market

With over 70 traders under one roof, the Adelaide Central Market is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere, buzzing with life and colour all year round.

The Adelaide Central Market is located in the heart of the bustling Adelaide CBD – a thriving community of life, colour, culture, and aromas all year round.

The Market was established in 1869 as produce traders relocated from their previous produce market site situated between Adelaide’s East End of Rundle Street and North Terrace (on the northern-edge of Adelaide CBD) – to a new location approximately 2km away, dubbed the City Market, on Grote Street. Initially operating outdoors, a permanent presence was established by June that same year, with the completion of two large sheds. On January 23, 1870, the Market was officially opened by Mayor Judah Solomon and later that year, three acres of land were bought for £2,600 to accommodate a further expansion. Fast forward to today and it is the oldest continuously operating market in its current location in Australia, at a size of 5720sqm.

Today, the Market has over 70 stalls and is South Australia’s most visited tourist attraction and remains Adelaide’s premier food destination of multicultural cuisine and fresh produce. The Market is still a traditional fresh produce Market, offering a wide variety of artisan products, fruit and vegetables, smallgoods, eateries along with some of the city’s most popular cafes and eateries and is navigated by colourful avenues and roadways. It remains Adelaide’s premier food destination for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce.

Plan your visit, with our trading hours here.