Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne’s iconic marketplace and has been the heart and soul of the city for over 147 years. Operating since 1878, we provide a low-cost alternative to traditional retail, and is the ideal low risk, high exposure option to establish or develop small retail businesses. A historic landmark, spanning across seven hectares of the CBD, our bustling market is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere. Showcasing Melbourne’s diverse and vibrant community of traders, it brings to life a feeling of belonging for all who visit. Offering an abundance of fresh food and produce, specialty retail, amazing cafes and restaurants, it makes shopping and visiting the Market one of life's great pleasures.