With extended opening hours, free workshops for the kids, live music and, of course, an abundance of fresh local produce and traditional Christmas favourites arriving daily, Christmas at the Adelaide Central Market is better than ever.
With more than 70 traders under one roof, the Market is making it easy with your one-stop destination for all things festive this season and is open right up until Christmas, opening 7am from 22 to 24 December.
Free for the kiddos
With Christmas just around the corner, there’s something for even the littlest foodies, with a series of festive craft activities and facepainting throughout the month.
Whether your child loves to create or decorate, these workshops are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit or create a gift for your loved ones. Best of all? They’re completely free and bookings aren’t required!
- Free face painting on Saturdays (7, 14, 21 and 28 December).
- Tuesday, 17 December – Gingerbread cooking and decorating demonstration
- Wednesday, 18 December – Christmas tree art workshop
- Thursday, 19 December – Reindeer art workshop
- Friday, 20 December – Christmas gift tag making workshop
Entertainment
Soak up the fun and festive atmosphere while shopping with free live music throughout December, including carols by the Australian Girls’ Choir, Adelaide Strings Duo, Leni and a line-up of talented musicians from Music SA, as well as roving Christmas elves spreading cheer during Christmas week.
Festive trading hours
Plan your visit and shop during extended trading hours in the lead up to Christmas, including full Market trading on Sunday, 22 December, Monday, 23 December and an early start on Christmas Eve.
Friday, 20 December: 7am – 9pm
Saturday, 21 December: 7am – 3pm
Sunday, 22 December: 7am – 3pm
Monday, 23 December: 7am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, 24 December (Christmas Eve): 7am – 3pm
Wednesday, 25 December (Christmas Day): Closed
Thursday, 26 December (Boxing Day): Closed
Friday, 27 December: 7am – 9pm
Saturday, 28 December: 7am – 3pm
Sunday, 29 December: Closed
Monday, 30 December: 9am – 3pm
Tuesday, 31 December (New Year’s Eve): 7am – 3pm
Wednesday, 1 January 2025 (New Year’s Day): Closed
Thursday, 2 January: 9am – 5:30 pm (Normal Trading Hours Resume)
Friday, 3 January: 7am – 9pm
Saturday, 4 January: 7am – 3pm
Parking
Shoppers can also receive three hours free parking across the road at UPark Andrew and UPark Grote, just a short walk across from the Market on Saturday 21, Sunday 22 and Saturday 28 December. Plus, there’s plenty of additional parking options within a three-minute walk!
The Market home delivery service will also be delivering Christmas straight to your door – if you can’t make it in person.
For more information on Christmas at the Adelaide Central Market:
adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/christmas
