About St Kilda Esplanade Market
The St Kilda Esplanade Market is an open-air arts and craft market located on The Esplanade in St Kilda, City of Port Phillip, Victoria, overlooking Port Phillip Bay. Operating on Sundays since 1970, it is one of Melbourne's longest-running craft markets. The market features stalls by local artists and makers selling handmade jewellery, artworks, textiles and homewares, set against a coastal backdrop near St Kilda Beach and Luna Park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air market along the paved St Kilda Esplanade with rows of white stalls overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The setting is coastal and urban, with views to the beach, palm-lined promenade and nearby Luna Park. Visitors can browse handmade arts and crafts, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and homewares directly from local makers, sample street food, and stroll the esplanade. The market is outdoors and pedestrian-friendly with a relaxed weekend atmosphere.
Key highlights
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Open-air craft market on the St Kilda Esplanade overlooking Port Phillip Bay
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One of Melbourne's longest-running markets, operating since 1970
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Stalls run by local artists and makers selling handmade and original goods
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Coastal location adjacent to St Kilda Beach and Catani Gardens
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Sunday street-food stalls and buskers along the promenade