The Melbourne Design Market returns to the Royal Exhibition Building from 9–11 October, bringing together 200+ independent designers, makers and creative businesses for three days of mindfully made, seriously good design.

For 18 years, The Finders Keepers has been where emerging talent launches, limited editions sell out and design lovers discover what’s next, first.

Come for the discovery, stay for the food, drink and creative experiences, and leave with something worth keeping.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS OCTOBER

Alongside 200+ independent makers, we’re adding a few special extras to the Melbourne weekend:

FOUND. ISSUE 01

Meet found., our brand-new mini magazine celebrating creative people, thoughtful ideas and the stories behind the things we keep. Purchase your copy when booking your market ticket, then collect it from the Info Desk inside the event.

A FEAST AT NONNAS TABLEJoin us after hours for an intimate Italian-style supper club celebrating good food, shared tables and the simple pleasure of eating together. Breaking Bread is a separately ticketed experience with limited places available.

COLLAGE WORKSHOP WITH THAT PAPER JOINT

Cut, paste, play and make something entirely your own with Melbourne collage studio That Paper Joint. No special skills or previous experience required, just a willingness to get creative.

MARKET OPENING HOURS

Friday 9 October 2026, 4pm–9pm Saturday 10 October 2026, 10am–5pm Sunday 11 October 2026, 10 am–5 pm

Low Sensory Hour: Sunday, 9 am–10 am

TICKETING INFORMATION

$7 daily entry; $10 weekend pass, including entry across all three days. Kids under 13 enter free

A small booking fee applies to all tickets.

Love markets? Join Fan Club for free market tickets, bring-a-friend entry, member discounts and more throughout the year.

LOW SENSORY HOUR

Our Low Sensory Hour will be held on Sunday from 9am–10am for visitors who may benefit from reduced sensory stimulation.

Lighting will be dimmed, music will be low or switched off, and noise and crowd levels will be kept to a minimum. Your Low Sensory Hour ticket includes general admission, so you’re welcome to stay and explore the market after 10am.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

For everything you need to plan your day, including transport and accessibility information, the stallholder lineup, digital market map and event features, on our Melbourne Design Market page head here.

PAYMENTS AT THE MARKET

If you’re purchasing your ticket at the door, please come ready to pay digitally.

All stallholders accept digital payments and many also accept cash. There are no ATMs available inside the venue.

ABOUT THE FINDERS KEEPERS

The Finders Keepers is Australia’s original festival-style design market.

Part launchpad, part treasure hunt and part creative hangout, we connect independent designers and makers with a community that values creativity, good design and thoughtful consumption.

Expect mindfully made pieces for your home and life, small-batch food and drink, and one-off finds you won’t see everywhere else.

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We can’t wait to see you in Melbourne.

Team TFK x