One of the best ways to tap into the culture of any city is by visiting their local markets. The markets Auckland city centre offer don’t stop at fresh produce and general essentials, but also cover local arts and crafts, delicious food and beverages - here are the ones to add to your must-visit list.
Open Circle Markets | Details on their socials
A vibrant community hub showcasing local makers, growers, and small businesses in a lively, welcoming setting. It’s the perfect place to discover unique finds, enjoy fresh local products, and connect with the creative talent in your community. Experience it for yourself — you won’t want to miss it.
Silo Park Night Markets | Wynyard Quarter | Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | From 3pm
Filled with a mouth-watering array of delicious food, these night markets make for an awesome evening activity in the city centre. Wander down aisle of vendors selling next level eats from around the world, including tacos, dumplings, smash burgers, curries, kebabs and so much more. And be sure to leave room for dessert so you can indulge in some seriously epic sweet treats, think churros, croffles, chocolate covered strawberries and crepes, to name a few.
Britomart Saturday Market | Takutai Square | Saturdays | 8AM - 2PM
Every Saturday in Takutai Square from 8AM, you'll find a line-up that covers off everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices, food trucks and savoury snacks, with more stallholders being added every month. The market is on rain or shine but keep an eye out on Britomart's socials for the most recent updates.
Carnaval Latino Market | Freyberg Place & Ellen Melville Centre | JUL 2025 - JUN 2026 | Saturdays | 10AM - 3PM
Carnaval Latino was created to give the local Latin-American community a space to share their culture, traditions, music, dances, food and unique spirit. Check out stallholders from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, with live music and folkloric dancers in the square.
Food Truck Wednesdays | Britomart | Wednesdays | 12 - 2PM
Every Wednesday in Takutai Square, head down to experience a weekly mix of the best street kai in Auckland! For more information, head to the Food Truck Collective's Facebook page or website.
