What is the Adelaide Central Market?
The Adelaide Central Market is a historic undercover food market in the heart of Adelaide. Opened in 1869, it has around 70 stalls selling fresh produce, cheese, meat and baked goods.
The market began when a group of market gardeners set up stalls on the site, and it has operated continuously since then. It is one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere.
Locals shop for fruit and vegetables, seafood, smallgoods, cheese, bread and coffee. Many stalls are run by families, some of whom have traded there for generations.
Food culture
The market reflects Adelaide's diverse food culture, with stalls selling Italian, Greek, Vietnamese and German produce. Adelaide's Chinatown, on nearby Gouger Street, adds restaurants and Asian grocers.
Guided tours introduce visitors to traders and tastings. The market is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
A redevelopment project nearby has added a new laneway, housing and dining spaces, while keeping the historic market at its heart.
Did You Know?
The Adelaide Central Market attracts millions of visits a year and is South Australia's most visited tourist attraction.