South Bank Christmas Markets · 2026
Trade at the Christmas Markets.
Twelve days on Little Stanley Street, in the heart of South Bank’s Christmas season. A separate intake from the weekly market, with its own application and its own rate.
Sat 12 to Wed 23 December 2026 · 10am to 8pm daily · Applications close 7 December
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The Christmas run at a glance.
Dates
Saturday 12 December
to Wednesday 23 December 2026
Twelve days straight.
Trading hours
10am–8pm.
Every day of the Christmas Markets.
Casual stalls
Choose the days you want to trade.
One day, a few, or the whole run. You pick what suits your stock and your diary.
Applications close
7 Dec.
Christmas stall fee to be confirmed.
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Step 1 · Before you apply
Read these three first.
Stallholder information
Stall size, power, bump-in, payments and cancellations. The Christmas dates, hours and rate are set out on this page.
Market regulations
The rules every Blue Sky market runs on: approved products, set-up, safety and the day itself.
Code of conduct
How we treat customers, neighbours and each other across a long, busy run.
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Step 2 · Check it works for you
Why trade at Christmas.
Twelve days straight in December, 10am to 8pm, when people are buying gifts.
Brisbane locals and holiday visitors, with South Bank’s Christmas season a short walk away.
Casual stalls choose the days they want to trade.
A street closed to traffic, with more than 30 cafes and restaurants on and around it.
A marquee and one power point supplied for every stall.
The Christmas mix
Who we’re looking for.
Gift-ready work from makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs.
Handmade jewellery Ceramics Candles Prints and art Homewares Fashion and accessories Kids’ gifts Christmas decorations
Food stalls are very limited. Christmas tree lights can’t be sold, and only approved products may be sold.
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Christmas fees.
Christmas stalls have their own rate, separate from the weekly market.
Christmas stall fee
TBC
Applications close
7 Dec
Payment
Online
Refunds
None
Stall fees are paid online before you trade and are not refundable (Market Regulations). The Christmas rate will be published here once confirmed. Weekly market fees are on the Sell at the Collective page.
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Before you trade
What you’ll need.
On the day
A long, busy run.
Insurance
Public and product liability in your name, with a certificate of currency before you trade.
Presentation
Floor-length cloths
Plus professional signage approved by the market manager. Everything stays within your stall.
Power
960W max
One power point per stall. All equipment test-and-tagged within the last six months.
Bump-in
Christmas bump-in times are confirmed with your approval. Vehicle entry is via Tribune Street only, and there is no stallholder parking.
Security every night
Overnight security is on site every night the markets run. Valuables are still best taken home.
Rain, shine and summer heat
The market trades rain or shine. No heaters or air conditioners; fans must be ground-mounted at the back of your stall.
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Step 3 · Apply
Ready to apply?
Have these ready: photos of your products saved as small files (the application system doesn’t take high-resolution images), your website or Instagram, a short stallholder profile (a few lines about you and your work), and your insurance certificate.
By applying, you confirm you’ve read the stallholder information, market regulations and code of conduct, and agree to trade by them. We usually reply within 14 days.
Choosing your days
Regular stallholders must trade all 12 days. Casual stallholders may choose the days they want to trade.
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Questions about Christmas?
We’re happy to talk it through before you apply.
Questions?
office@collectivemarkets.com.au
0422 806 971 (market days)
At all other times, send an email, and we will get back to you.
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