South Melbourne Market

The 2023-24 South Melbourne Market Annual Report was endorsed by the City of Port Phillip Council in September 2024. As the report outlines, the Market continued to uphold its strong reputation, welcoming over 5.5 million visitors, returning an average Net Promoter Score of 81 and being a sought-after retail destination. The year also saw the Market host wonderful events, welcome new traders, improve onsite safety and develop new sustainability initiatives. Fundamentally, however, the Market is thriving because it continues to remain true to its core: championing small business and serving the local community. https://lnkd.in/gbyGqe2Q

Looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season with your team? Say goodbye to the typical office party and treat your team mates to an exclusive Guided Foodie Tour at South Melbourne Market, hosted by our official touring partner, Flavourhood Tours! Indulge in tastings from a patisserie, Spanish bodega, fromagerie, oyster bar and more while exploring the vibrant history and festive aisles of Melbourne's most loved market. Perfect for end-of-year functions! 🎟 Price: $99 per person for groups of up to 29, and $80 per person for groups of 30 or more 🕑 Duration: 1.5 hours 🛍 Inclusions: Generous tastings and a South Melbourne Market shopping bag, plus optional added lunch packages available. Whether you're a small office team or a large sporting club, this fun, food-filled experience is the perfect way to wrap up 2024 in style! Ready to book? Visit https://lnkd.in/gRbbHdxF to secure your spot.

Did you know oyster, scallop and mussel shells at South Melbourne Market are recycled? By recycling shells, we're not just reducing waste, we're restoring the lost shellfish reefs of Port Phillip Bay. Since 2017, the Market has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to recycle shells as part of the Shuck Don't Chuck project. Shells are collected from the Market, which are then used to rebuild shellfish reefs at Wilson Spit and 9ft Bank (outer Geelong Harbour), Margaret's Reef (Hobsons Bay) and Dromana. How can you help? Be sure to place your oyster shells into the dedicated blue shell bins at the Market and be careful to remove any plastic or other items, as they cannot be recycled and must be kept out of our oceans. Since 2015, The Nature Conservancy's Port Phillip Bay project has: 🦪 Restored over 12 hectares of reef (that's about the size of six MCGs!) 🦪 Recycled over 700 tonnes of shells 🦪 Built 49 new shellfish reefs across four locations! Head to our website to read more - https://lnkd.in/gzuWm4rY

The much-loved Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival will return to South Melbourne Market on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March 2025. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from food stalls, carts and trucks to feed a hungry and food-loving audience. For details and to apply, head to https://lnkd.in/gGD-mgMr Interested in performing, partnering or collaborating? Get in touch with the team at smmmarketing@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Looking for the perfect team building activity or end-of-year celebration? South Melbourne Market Foodie Tours are perfect for groups of up to 12 people and are an engaging and educational activity that all will enjoy! South Melbourne Market is proud to partner with Flavourhood Tours to present our tour program, which includes regular Foodie Tours, School Tours and private / corporate tours. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gRbbHdxF

We're celebrating all things local at the Market this October, with A Victorian Affair. South Melbourne Market is home to over 150 small businesses that showcase local growers, producers, and makers all year round. This event will shine a spotlight on some of these local heroes, while also highlighting food provenance and the benefits to supporting and eating locally produced and grown products. Ticketholders will enjoy twelve outstanding dishes showcasing the best in Victorian produce, including Portarlington Mussels, Beechworth Honey, Koo Wee Rup Asparagus and Yarra Valley Caviar. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpWEK-ha

We're #hiring! Business Support Officer - full time. The Business Support Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the South Melbourne Market team to deliver an exceptional experience to our traders, shoppers and local community and will provide administrative support to the team in a diverse range of areas including marketing and events, business administration, retail development and customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and self-motivated customer service and administration professional in an interesting and varied role at one of Melbourne’s iconic destinations. Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g_ifXb5G

Did you know reusable containers are accepted by all traders at South Melbourne Market? From calamari to Comté, wool wash to walnuts and porterhouse to peanut butter, you will be surprised at just how much of your shopping list can be purchased plastic-free at the Market. It's not just for your groceries either, you can also bring your own containers for your takeaway lunches, teas, coffee and more. To read more about this and the Market’s other sustainability initiatives, head to https://lnkd.in/gwSgJ3Zv

We're #hiring! This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced retail leasing professional to join the South Melbourne Market team.

With millions of visitors each year and a reputation for having some of the best fresh produce and shopping in Melbourne, stall opportunities at South Melbourne Market are rare and not to be missed. There are currently ten opportunities advertised on our website: Businesses for Sale: 🔸 Stall 10 and 12, Deli Aisle (Kirkpatrick's Meats) 🔸 Stall 8 and 9, Deli Aisle (Ralph's Meats) 🔸 Stall 28, Deli Aisle (South Melbourne Poultry) 🔸 Stall 138, Centre Aisle (The Merchant of Fairness Bookshop) 🔸 Stall 210, Centre Aisle (Sherif's Quality Fruit & Veg) 🔸 Stall 43-44, Coventry Street (SMM Grocer) 🔸 Stall 122, Aisle G (Market Lotto & News) Stall Opportunities: 🔸 Stall 204, East Aisle 🔸 Stall 87, Corner Aisle B and East Aisle 🔸 Stall 136, SO:ME Space For details on these opportunities and to submit an expression of interest, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/guHS9wcq