Melbourne Markets

The Autumn/Winter 2011 Melbourne markets will be held on the 26th & 27th March 2011. The markets will be held at Shed4 a massive warehouse space in Docklands.

The markets brings together new emerging and contemporary independent artists and designers of original and high creative standards from both Melbourne and all around Australia. This market we will have an array of new designers & artists stalls as well as a fresh new music line up and heaps more features to be announced!

The markets are FREE entry for all and feature live music, with a cafe and bar open all day.

The next markets are:
Saturday 26th March from 10am - 5pm
Sunday 27th March from 10am - 5pm

The markets will be held at:
Open Channel, Shed 4 Docklands - Victoria Harbour, North Wharf Road, Docklands
See more detailed directions below

:: STALLHOLDERS :: Check out the amazing designers & artists that will be showcased at the markets here.

:: FACEBOOK EVENT INVITE:: Head here for our official facebook event invite.

:: MUSIC LINE UP :: Read more here.

Saturday 26th March
11am: Tané
12.15pm: The Stirling Collective
1.30pm: The Bon Scotts
2.45pm: Lok Tan
DJ Riff Raff will operate between sets.

Sunday 27th March
11am : Courtney Barnett
12.15pm: The Olivettes
1.30pm : Georgia Fields
2.45 pm: Pageants
DJ Brasco will operate between acts.

Parking:
Parking is available at Shed 4 - however limited, as there will be their will be AFL games on that weekend & the Grand Prix - we strongly suggest Public Transport.
Parking is $13/day for market patrons, this is payable each time they enter/leave. The parking lot is owned and controlled by Etihad Stadium and is not affliated with Finders Keepers or Shed 4.

Driving directions:
From the city: Take the Collins St extension and turn right into Batman Drive and left onto Bourke Street.
From the north and west: Follow Footscray Rd east until it becomes Harbour Espl or come over the Westgate Bridge and take the Montague St/Footscray Rd exit, turning left onto Wurundjeri Way. If there are roadwork closures on Harbour Esplanade (usually on weekends) we reccommend turning left onto Wurundjeri Way - and turning right onto Bourke Street.
From the south and east: get onto the Westgate Fwy and take the Montague St/Footscray Rd exit then turn right onto Wurundjeri Way - and turning right onto Bourke Street.
Shed 4 Directions from Bourke Street – (as indicated on pdf map in YELLOW) follow Bourke Street to the very end, where you will come to a roundabout. Turn left, and then right into the car park. Shed 4 will be just ahead on your right. Proceed to drive along North Wharf Road - Shed 4 is the first Shed on the right.
TO NOTE: Shed 4 is not to be confused with Shed 14, which sits directly opposite Etihad Stadium. If you are at Shed 14, continue to Bourke St and turn right (at the Nab building).

Above is a crop of the map with directions to Shed 4 (Yellow indicated for driving, Red indicated for walking from Harbour Esplanade) Please download the full map here.

Public Transport:

By Train:

Southern Cross Station (formerly Spencer Street Station). Walk/ride alongside Etihad Stadium walkway towards Harbour Esplanade. Cross Harbour Esplanade and then down waterfront promenade (10 min walk/5 mins bicycle)

By Tram:

Trams to Docklands depart from Flinders Street on a regular basis. Catch one of the following trams to the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Bourke Street. This trip takes approximately 15 minutes from the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets.

Route 48: North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour - Docklands (via Doncaster Rd, High St, Church St, Bridge Rd, Wellington Pde, Spring St, Collins St). Terminates at cnr Merchant St & Collins St). Walk to Open Channel via Merchant St & Waterfront Promenade (5 mins)
Route 11: West Preston to Victoria Harbour - Docklands (via St. Georges Road, Brunswick St & Collins Street). Terminates at cnr Merchant St & Collins St. Walk to Open Channel via Merchant St & Waterfront Promenade (5 mins)
Route 30: St Vincent's Plaza to Etihad Stadium - Docklands (via Victoria Pde, La Trobe St, Harbour Esplanade). Terminates at cnr Harbour Esplanade & Central Pier. Walk to Open Channel via Waterfront Promenade (5 mins) - Monday to Friday only.
Route 42: Box Hill Central to Victoria Harbour Docklands (via Whitehorse Rd, Cotham Rd, Barkers Rd, Victoria St, Collins St). Terminates at cnr Merchant St & Collins St. Walk to Open Channel via Merchant St & Waterfront Promenade (5 mins)

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