Melbourne’s favourite handmade market returns this November for a massive Christmas gift market!

120 of Australia’s best independent makers

Homewares, ethical fashion, jewellery and unique gifts

Small-batch food and drink tastings

Awkward Portraits: Take your Christmas cards to the next level! Get snapped with family, friends or fly solo. They'll bring the props and costumes, and you bring the awkward poses!

Vinyl DJs all weekend

Give something this Christmas that won’t be re-gifted!

Discover 120 independent makers, designers and food producers, all handpicked for quality, creativity and originality. Every stall is 100% Australian made, making The Makers & Shakers one of Melbourne’s best places to shop local and find genuinely unique Christmas gifts.

Expect a vibrant weekend of shopping, tasting and discovering, with beautifully made homewares, slow fashion, jewellery, small-batch food and plenty of things you simply won’t find at the shops.

Come for a browse, stay for hours.

Lunch, snacks and dessert are sorted, with some of Melbourne’s best food makers serving up the good stuff.

It’s the perfect weekend plan, whether you’re hunting for something special, ticking off your Christmas gift list, or simply looking for a great day out.

Buy online to fast-track your entry, or grab tickets at the door.

Kids 12 and under are free.

Every online ticket goes into the draw to win a creative book pack worth over 200 dollars.

Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown

Day 1: Saturday 7 November, 10am to 4pm

Day 2: Sunday 8 November, 10am to 4pm

The Makers + Shakers is an official partner of the Australian Made Campaign. You can shop with confidence knowing that you're are supporting local, small businesses, whilst discovering well-made treasures.