Christmas at the Village 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 for the five days leading up to Christmas Day, including from 6am on Christmas Eve!
What's On
Rumour has it, Santa and his trusty elf will be making a special visit to the Market before the big day! Plus, enjoy free entertainment throughout the festive season, and vote for the best-decorated stall at the Market for a chance to win some great prizes - details coming soon!
Christmas Seafood
The Market is renowned for having some of Melbourne's best fresh seafood, so why not treat yourself this Christmas! Our three resident fishmongers will all be offering a pre-order service with express pick-up available from the York Street carpark on Monday 23 or Tuesday 24 December (beat the queues!). Details will be updated on this page in November, or contact your favourite fishmonger to register your interest and find out more:
Aptus Seafoods
- Pre-order details coming soon
Gem Pier Seafood
- View the Gem Pier Christmas Collection on their website at gempierseafood.com.au and order online, in store or call 0435 200 157.
South Melbourne Seafoods
- Minimum order: $200. Order cut-off date: 18 December (or earlier if max quota reached). Pre-order for Christmas:
- In store: Stall 4, Deli Aisle
- By phone: 0412 125 273 or
- By email: smseafoods@bigpond.com
Timeless Pieces
Timeless Pieces is an art, craft and metal fabrication studio, specialising in handcrafted, bespoke, unique jewellery, clocks, furniture, homewares and house and garden accessories. Their much-loved Christmas stall is back at the Market, selling their beautiful Christmas wreaths, ornaments and decorations which are all handmade using repurposed and natural materials.
Find Timeless Pieces in Stall 204A in East Aisle, popping up until 19 January.
The Tree of Gratitude
The Market's Tree of Gratitude is back this festive season. From mid-November, help decorate the tree by grabbing a tag and sharing one thing you've been grateful for this year. It could be a loved one, a memory you created or even your favourite trader!
Santa's Mailbox
Need to send a letter to the North Pole? Santa will be leaving his very own mailbox at the Market this festive season. Just head to the Food Hall, fill in a letter with the materials provided, pop it in the mailbox and Santa and his elves will be collecting his mail just in time for special deliveries for the big day!
