Townsville Markets Guide 2026: 5 Top Weekly MarketsUpdated

Townsville Markets 2026 — Overview

Townsville's market scene serves the North Queensland city with a mix of community weekend markets, seasonal foreshore events and regular farmers markets. Here's a guide to markets in Townsville.

Townsville Weekend Markets

• Cotters Market — Bamford Lane, Rosslea (near the Strand), Townsville. Every Sunday 8am-12:30pm. Townsville's most popular community market. Fresh produce, handcrafted goods, arts, plants, food stalls and specialty items. A well-established community institution attended by thousands of Townsville locals each week.
• Willows Markets — Willows Shopping Centre, Kirwan. Regular weekend market activity at one of Townsville's major suburban shopping centres.

Seasonal and Night Markets

• Strand Night Market — The Strand, Townsville. Held Friday evenings during the dry season (April-October) as part of the Strand's vibrant evening atmosphere. Food vendors, craft stalls and live entertainment alongside the beautiful Strand foreshore and The Rockpool swimming area.
• Townsville Farmers Markets — Various locations across Townsville. Check the Townsville City Council events calendar at townsville.qld.gov.au for current farmers market locations and schedules across the Townsville area, as community markets evolve regularly.

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