Melbourne’s iconic Winter Night Market is stepping into a snow-dusted dream this July as Queen Victoria Market transforms into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ – a five-week celebration of icy artistry, twinkling lights and family-friendly magic.
From Wednesday, July 2, the Night Market will deliver a flurry of festive experiences – from live ice sculpting and Snow Queen entertainers to immersive photo moments and all-new eats.
It's a spellbinding twist on Melbourne’s favourite midweek hangout, just in time for the school holidays. At the centre of the wonder will be a giant snow globe installation where visitors can step inside a swirling flurry of snow for a picture-perfect moment with friends and family.
Overhead, illuminated snowflake decorations will shimmer in the night while roving hula hoop performers and stilt walkers will bring extra sparkle to the sheds and laneways.
Each week, awe-inspiring ice sculptors will create frosty works of art live, surrounded by gently falling (faux) snow and wintry market cheer. While the Night Market’s roaring fire pits will keep things toasty, a rotating weekly line-up of limited-edition food trucks will add heat of their own.
The 13 new traders will include:
•Braz Oz: smoky Brazilian barbeque skewers with serious flavour.
•Chimnutz: warm Hungarian chimney cakes.
•Bigger than Texas BBQ: Texan-style slow-cooked meats.
•Churros Ole: fresh Spanish-style churros.
•Mr Baller: juicy meatball subs.
•El Chivi: Uruguayan steak sandwiches.
•Tacos El Habanero: authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas.
There will be a new pop-up bar tucked into the Winter Wonderland zone. Expect warming tipples and Winter mocktails – including a spiced hot milo for the kids. Also, for the school holidays, table reservations are back.
Families wanting to secure their spot in the Winter Wonderland zone can do so at thenightmarket.com.au/bookings (bookings are tables of six. Available July 2, 9 and 16 only).
It’s the same buzzing Winter Night Market – just with a little more sparkle, snow and seasonal magic.
When: Every Wednesday in July from 5 pm-10 pm.
Entry: free, table bookings available at thenightmarket.com.au/bookings.
