Get ready for one huge weekend celebrating independent Australian art and design, plus live music, delicious food, and interactive activities for the whole family. The Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market kicks off Friday, October 11th, until Sunday, 13th, at the Royal Exhibition Building, with more than 250 stallholders and so much more! Check out the highlights below, save the date and invite your mates. Tickets are on sale here.
Shopping Highlights:
Here’s a sneak peek of some product highlights from our talented stallholders! Discover everything from intricately carved jewellery and hand-built ceramics to locally made slow fashion and colourful art prints. With over 250 independent stallholders under one roof, including 50+ exciting new creative brands, you’ll find locally made treats and thoughtful gift ideas just in time for the festive season. Check out the full designer lineup here!
Food & Drink Lineup:
Hungry for more? Explore 30+ food and drink stalls offering fresh eats, sweet treats, and take-home goodies. Kick off your market day with a coffee from Supreme, then indulge in something sweet from Gigi’s Gelato or Mrs Browne Bakes. Sip on natural vino from Fin Wines, Collingwood-brewed beers from Molly Rose Brewing, or refreshing non-alcoholic options from Matéo Soda. Savour a diverse menu of lunches and dinners, from bao and pasta to Vietnamese and Middle Eastern street food. Check out the lineup here.
Low Sensory Hour:
This year, we’ve added a low sensory hour on Sunday from 9am to 10am. During this time, we’ll reduce lights, lower or turn off music, and limit capacity for a calmer shopping experience. Those already inside can continue shopping after 10am when we open to the public. Learn more and get tickets here.
Scent Bar:
At the Melbourne Design Market, visit the Scent Bar Pop-Up with Red Hill Candle Co. to create your own custom felt air freshener, room spray, or reed diffuser—all for under $30. Enjoy a fun, memorable experience with their team and take home a personalized memento of your day. Pre-book online or drop in on the day!
Kids Workshops:
Whip up a tray of fun dessert treats with our mates at See Make Play! Join us in creating your own take-home tray of yummy-looking goodies. A percentage of each ticket sale goes to the Starlight Foundation.
Drop in any time!
Indigenous Program:
Join us in welcoming new skincare brand Thirsty Turtl to the lineup as our SS24 Indigenous Program recipient! Launching just last year, Thirsty Turtl’s mission is to improve Australia’s biodiversity and elevate Indigenous culture. Read our interview with co-founder Alisha here.
Mindfulness Mural
Slow down and get creative with this special Mindfulness Mural designed by Ellie Hopley, aka Shuturp! Everyone is invited to take time out and contribute to this communal artwork.
Live Music:
Browse and boogie to live sets from local DJs all weekend, including Small Fry, Lychee Dream and Yeo.
Sign up & WIN:
We’ve teamed up with Madebox to create bespoke Finders Keepers gift boxes featuring a range of our stallholders’ thoughtfully made products.
Sign up for our newsletter at the market this weekend, and you can win one of our three curated boxes: Sip and Soak, Host with the Most, or Flavour Finds. Visit the Info Desk to scan the QR code and enter the draw!
Tickets:
Entry tickets are $6, with kids under 13 FREE! Buy them on the door (cashless only) or pre-purchase online. When you pre-purchase your tickets, you’ll go in the running to win one of five annual subscriptions to Peppermint Magazine!
Venue:
You’ll find us at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Visit our directions page for parking and travel suggestions.
Friday 11th October 4pm – 9pm
Saturday 12th October 10am – 5pm
Sunday 13th October 10am – 5pm
Low Sensory Hour Sunday 9am – 10am