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🛍️🍸 Melbourne’s most iconic festive shopping extravaganza is back from 4–6 December 2026 at the Royal Exhibition Building - bringing together 280+ of the country’s best independent designers, all under one very beautiful roof. ✨From contemporary fashion and handcrafted jewellery to colourful ceramics, original art, beautiful homewares, innovative lifestyle products, beauty, kids, accessories, pet wares, stationery and much more, discover an incredible lineup of fresh faces and returning favourites from across Australia. ❤️🔥
Immerse yourself in a spectacular large-scale art installation by Guest Artist Em Hatton, explore a dedicated creative space for kids, and discover the all-new Curl Club by Wuli Hair x Delilah Hair Studio, with live styling demonstrations, curl education, giveaways and more. 🎨🙌🏼
Come hungry, with 80+ food and drink brands joining the Market. Indulge in gourmet feasts, sip on delicious drinks and kick off the weekend in style with vibrant Friday Night Drinks. Plus, snap up our legendary Designer Showbags and enter to win incredible prizes. 🍾💫
This is the ultimate festive event - bursting with independent design, creativity, incredible food and plenty of good times. Just in time to tick off your gift list (or totally forget it and treat yourself). 🎁✨
Save the date and tell your friends! 🥳🛍️
OPENING HOURS:
Friday 4 December, 11am–7pm
Saturday 5 December, 10am–6pm
Sunday 6 December, 10am–5pm
🎟️ TICKETS
Adults: $8 + booking fee
Kids 12 & under: FREE
Visitors can pre-purchase tickets online or at the door.
https://melbourne.thebigdesignmarket.com/info/buy-tickets/
VENUE
Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC
(a 10-minute walk from Melbourne’s CBD)
DISABILITY ACCESS
The Big Design Market is an indoor event at the Royal Exhibition Building and is wheelchair accessible, including accessible toilets. All exhibitors are located on the ground level.
PETS
The Big Design Market is an indoor event, so unfortunately, pets are not permitted.
Artwork by Em Hatton
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Event venue
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia, Melbourne
Tickets
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