Brisbane/Meanjin AW22 Market Highlights!


The Finders Keepers Autumn/Winter season kicks off at the Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, THIS WEEKEND! You’re invited to join us for 3 MEGA days of conscious shopping, creative connection and supporting small. We’re kicking off this Friday from 4 pm with an amazing lineup of local creatives and emerging small businesses, all ready to welcome you with their mindfully made wares.

The Finders Keepers – Brisbane/Meanjin Markets
Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds
Corner of Gregory Terrace & Costin Street
Bowen Hills, Queensland

Friday 20th May 4 pm – 9 pm
Saturday 21st May 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday 22nd May 9 am – 4 pm

TICKETS: Pre-purchase your tickets online here for exclusive twin ticket and multi-day ticket pricing (exclusive online ticket offers are not available at the door). You can also grab tickets at the door for $5, with kids under 12 free!

CASHLESS: We are now a full cashless event. It’s time to whip out your digital and plastic payments devices!

VENUE: You’ll find us at The Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds! Visit our directions page for all your parking and transport options. The Exhibition Building at Brisbane Showgrounds is a disability-accessible venue. Whilst we love our furry friends, pets are unfortunately unable to visit the markets, with the acceptance of registered assistance dogs only.

Now back to the fun market news! Our wishlists are full as we count down to when we can connect with this incredible line-up, focusing on local independent Australian art, design and food!

What’s on this weekend:

Left: Brookies Gin & Right: K-Rae Designs

It wouldn’t be Finders Keepers without the bar, and this year we will be joined by Byron Bay distillery Brookies with their refreshing range of botanical drinks. We also celebrate and welcome our Indigenous Program recipient K-Rae Designs. This blossoming Brisbane designer will be stocked up with her collection of colourful prints, greeting cards, and more! Be sure to pop by her stall, say hey and discover this first nations designer. 

Shopping Highlights:

Top left to right: Jericho Road Clothing, Alessie E Art, Dashdu, Rachel Burke, Funky Sock Co, Hello Joy

We are so thrilled to bring back our curated lineup of independent designers, artists, makers and foodies under one roof. Start your maker wishlist, join the conscious shopping revolution, and invest in your community by shopping small and local. Want more? The full design directory is right here.

Peppermint x Finders Keepers:

Left: Photo by Nat McComas Right: Artworks by Narduna

The wonderful team from Peppermint Magazine are back on board as our 2022 media partner! We’re big fans of this locally made mag choc-full of sustainability gems, brands doing good and free sewing patterns. We think you’ll love them too and for your chance to WIN one of 5 annual subscriptions, just buy an online ticket to Finders Keepers Brisbane and you’ll go in the running!

Come along and say g’day to their wonderful team in person and watch in wonder as indigenous artist Ryhia of Nardurna paints LIVE at their stall each day. Snap a selfie, grab a sewing pattern and flip through their mags in the NEW Read & Refresh Lounge.

Find Seek Love Keep on King St, Brisbane:

Make the most out of your market weekend, shop, explore and discover with the Finders Keepers Market & King St, Brisbane! Surrender your senses at King St precinct restaurants and cafes. Early arrival or simply feeling hungry? Turn your taste buds upside down exploring King St, just around the corner from the Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds. Keep the creative vibe flowing and visit our local friend’s Artisan; they’re extending their hours just for the Brisbane Finders Keepers weekend!

BONUS! When you purchase a Brissie ticket, you score a $5 King St voucher. And don’t forget to take advantage of 3 hours FREE parking available in the King St car park after 5 pm Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Get Social:

Don’t forget you can follow along with all the action on our social media pages. We have our Facebook Event here (invite your market mates!) and our Facebook page. We will be posting live updates from the market all weekend on our Instagram page, and we’d love you to do the same. Use the hashtag #brisbanefinderskeepers and #thefinderskeepers. We’ll be re-sharing our favourites all weekend!

All set for an inspiring weekend? It’s time to BUY YOUR TICKETS and get ready to reconnect with Finders Keepers this May!

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