Melbourne’s favourite handmade market returns this April, bigger than ever, and celebrating 10 years.

185 Australian makers
Food and drink tastings
Homewares, fashion and gifts
Workshops and creative activities
Vinyl DJs all weekend

Perfect for Mother’s Day gifting and one of the best things to do in Melbourne this April.

To celebrate 10 years of The Makers and Shakers, we’re taking over the iconic Royal Exhibition Building with our biggest lineup yet.

Discover 180+ of Australia’s best independent makers, designers and food producers, all handpicked for quality, creativity and originality. Every stall is 100 percent Australian made, making this one of the best places in Melbourne to shop local.

Expect a vibrant weekend of shopping, tasting and discovering:

unique handmade homewares and gifts
slow fashion and jewellery
small-batch food and drink
beautifully crafted pieces you won’t find anywhere else

Contact the host of The Makers and Shakers Market Melbourne | 18 + 19 April 2026