The best Christmas markets in Adelaide 2022

Want to get into the Christmas spirit? Well, why not get involved in the Adelaide Christmas Market scene and get your dose of homemade treats, local wares, and festive cheer...

Here are some of our top picks for 2022!

Bowerbird Design Market

Showcasing a range of unique, hand-made and Australian products created by over 90 designers, Bowerbird is the perfect place to grab some one-off Christmas gifts. Just be sure to book your tickets online beforehand and get ready to fall in love with everything you see!

When: 25-27 November 2022 (Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat/Sun 10am-5pm)
Where: Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground
Find out more: Bowerbird Design Market

Campbelltown Moonlight Markets

Held in the picturesque Thorndon Park, this family friendly outdoor market features 90 stalls showcasing a range of artisan crafts and fashion, plus lots of delicious food and wine. Head along to find yourself some hidden treasures and yummy eats.

When: 2 December 2022, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Thorndon Park
Find out more: Campbelltown Moonlight Markets

Ebenezer Night Markets

Get your dose of fairy lights at the Ebenezer Night Markets. Described as having ‘a charming European feel with a hipster flair’, this market will bring you an exciting mix of handmade goods, crafts, clothes, art, decadent food stalls and Parisienne style cafe-bars. Not to be missed!

When: 3 and 17 December 2022, 5.30pm-10.30pm
Where: Ebenezer Place (just off Rundle Street), Adelaide
Find out more: Ebenezer night markets

Gilles at the Grounds

If you're looking for unique gifts from local creative makers and curators, then The Gift Bazaar has you covered! Heralded as the largest market event in Adelaide over the December Christmas period, the Bazaar extends out onto South Boulevard to include a street style market, plus lots of stalls inside the iconic brick dairy. One to put in your diary. In fact, it’s worth blocking out the entire day for this gem!

When: 3-4 December & 18 December 2022, 9.00am-3.00pm
Where: Adelaide Showgrounds, The Old Brick Dairy, Wayville
Find out more: Gilles at the Grounds

Gathered Christmas Design Market (Hahndorf)

The Gathered Christmas Design Market is well worth the trip to Hahndorf. You'll be able to shop up a storm and enjoy sipping on local wines or coffee, while tucking into a range of yummy local eats like Mexican, pizza, Vietnamese, paella, gozleme, Indian, ice cream, bubble tea, crepes hot donuts and so much more. 

When: 9-11 December 2022, 3.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Thiele House - 102 Main Street, Hahndorf
Find out more: Gathered Christmas Design Market

Christmas Gift Market Plant 3 & Plant 4

The Plant 3 & Plant 4 Bowden Christmas Gift Market will be filled to the brim with local makers (social distance style). Your little ones will be entertained with a kid zone and the adults can enjoy a great selection of SA wine, craft beer, local gin and more. With great music and seating inside and outside, you can make a day of it.

When: 11 December 2022, 9am–3pm
Where: Plant 3 & Plant 4 Bowden
Find out more: Christmas Gift Market Plant 3 & Plant 4

Glenelg Sunset Markets

Although not officially a ‘Christmas market’ (controversial), the Glenelg Sunset Markets made the list because they’re awesome. Just think summer vibes, beach, delicious local eats, live music and local artisans pedalling their wares. What’s not to love?

When:11 December 2022, 2.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Moseley Square, Glenelg
Find out more: Glenelg Sunset Markets

Christkindlmarkt

If you’re searching for a European-style Christmas market, then search no further – Christkindlmarkt is where it’s at. For starters it’s held in Hahndorf and is all about enjoying time with family and friends. Christkindlmarkt is considered one of the largest market events for Adelaide over December, so be sure to add it into your calendar.

When: 16 –18 December 2022, 4.00pm–10.00pm each day
Where: Corner Main Street and Auricht Road, Hahndorf
Find out more: Christkindlmarkt

Adelaide Farmers' Market

Pick up ultra-fresh produce for Christmas day at the Adelaide Farmers’ Market and support local producers like Alexandrina Cheese, Coffin Bay Premium Oysters, Dinko Tuna, Hahndorf Gourmet, Just Gluten Free Italian Style, Let Them Eat, Merry Cherry Farms and more.

When: 24th December 2022, 8.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Adelaide Farmers Market, Adelaide Showgrounds

Happy Holidays!