Adelaide Central Market is an indoor food market at 44–60 Gouger Street in central Adelaide, with more than 70 traders selling fresh produce, artisan products and prepared food.
Its regular trading days are Tuesday through Saturday, and city-bound public transport stops close by. If you’re planning a central Adelaide stay, BreakFree Adelaide, a 4-star aparthotel, is one accommodation option in the city.
- Location: 44–60 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000.
- Regular trading: Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
- Tram: The Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga stop is 180 metres from the closest Market entrance.
- Access: Public entrances are ground-level and step-free.
What to expect at Adelaide Central Market
Adelaide Central Market is a long-running indoor food market at the heart of the city’s food trade. Produce traders moved from Adelaide’s East End to a site between Gouger and Grote Streets in 1869; the City Market officially opened on 22 January 1870. The current name was adopted in August 1965.
The Market’s present site covers 5,720 square metres. Its Gouger Street and Grote Street entrances are at ground level and step-free, and the Market provides an Access Guide prepared with Access2Arts and the City of Adelaide to help you plan an accessible visit.
Market traders, produce and prepared food
More than 70 traders sell fresh produce, artisan products, smallgoods and prepared food, including multicultural cuisine. That mix makes the Market a place to shop for ingredients or pick up food to eat there; the Gouger Street dining area includes the Western Roadway.
Toilet facilities include male, female, unisex, accessible and ambulant facilities, including in the Western Roadway dining area and near Grote Street. The Market also says third-party groups operate tours; it does not run its own tours.
When is Adelaide Central Market open?
Regular public trading runs from Tuesday to Saturday, with different opening and closing times through the week. Wednesday is an optional trading day, so only a range of traders may be open; check with individual traders if you have a particular stall in mind.
Opening hours
- Tuesday: 7:00–17:30
- Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00–17:30
- Friday: 7:00–21:00
- Saturday: 7:00–15:00
- Monday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
- Tuesday: 7:00am–5:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am–5:30pm
- Thursday: 9:00am–5:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am–9:00pm
- Saturday: 7:00am–3:00pm
- Sunday and Monday: closed
Public holidays can have separate trading arrangements. Before setting your visit, check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Adelaide Central Market?
Tram and bus stops are close to the Market, and the car park directly above it has pedestrian connections into the Market. For wider city journeys, you can plan how to get around Adelaide by public transport.
The Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga stop on the City to Bay Tram is 180 metres from the closest Market entrance. City-bound public transport also connects with a short walk to the Market. The free City Connector bus has hop-on, hop-off stops on Grote Street and links the Market with destinations in the City and North Adelaide.
UPark Central Market sits above the Market, with vehicle entrances from Gouger Street and Grote Street. Pedestrian access includes lifts, stairs, escalators and a travellator. Its vehicle height clearance is 2.06 metres. Bicycle racks are on the Gouger Street and Grote Street frontages.
What can you combine with a Market visit?
The Market is on Gouger Street in central Adelaide, so you can pair a food stop with a city-centre walk. How can you plan a one-day Adelaide walking route from the city centre? A route on foot offers another way to plan a day around central Adelaide.
If you’re driving, UPark Plus members receive the first hour of parking free during Market trading hours; check UPark for parking fees and conditions. The Market also lists three hours of free Saturday parking for drive-up customers at UPark Andrew and UPark Grote during Market hours, with ticket validation at the Market Stall.
FAQs
Is Adelaide Central Market open on Sunday?
Open Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
Is Adelaide Central Market accessible without steps?
The Market says its public entrances are ground-level and step-free. It also provides an Access Guide to help with visit planning.
Can you park at Adelaide Central Market?
Yes. UPark Central Market is directly above the Market and has pedestrian access into it. Its vehicle height clearance is 2.06 metres.