The Market Folk at Gasworks Plaza
A rotating calendar of themed pop-up markets at Gasworks Plaza in Newstead, run by Brisbane market operator The Market Folk.
About this market
The Market Folk doesn't run one market in one place on one fixed day. Instead it stages themed pop-up markets across four Brisbane precincts, and Gasworks Plaza in Newstead is one of them, hosting occasions like a Father's Day market rather than a plain recurring weekly stall line-up.
A pop-up operator, not a single fixed market
Gasworks Plaza at 76 Skyring Terrace is where The Market Folk brings its curated stallholder line-up several times a year for themed events, alongside sibling markets at Stones Corner Hotel, Heritage Lanes in the Brisbane CBD and Portside Wharf in Hamilton. The operator's stated aim is connecting local makers and small businesses directly with shoppers, built around the idea of shopping "slow and thoughtfully" rather than running a high-volume weekly trading day. Stallholders lean towards handmade goods, including jewellery and body care products, curated for each themed event rather than a fixed weekly roster.
Market at a glance
That multi-venue model means a visit here looks different depending on the calendar: a Father's Day market with a 9am start is a different shape of event to a twilight Christmas market running into the evening at one of its other precincts. Anyone planning a visit specifically for Gasworks Plaza should check which themed date is coming up rather than assume a standing weekly slot.
The Market Folk runs the same curated pop-up market format at four different Brisbane precincts, from Stones Corner in the south to Portside Wharf on the river, with Gasworks Plaza in Newstead just one stop on the circuit.
Good to know before you go
Because there's no fixed weekly trading day, check The Market Folk's own calendar before heading to Gasworks Plaza specifically, since a date confirmed for one of its other three precincts doesn't necessarily mean Newstead is trading that week. The operator is also actively looking to add new venues, so the list of precincts it runs pop-ups at may grow. Gasworks Plaza itself sits in Newstead's riverside redevelopment precinct, with cafes and dining nearby to extend a visit beyond the market stalls themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is The Market Folk market at Gasworks Plaza?
- There's no single weekly day. The Market Folk runs themed pop-up markets at Gasworks Plaza a handful of times a year, such as a Father's Day market and a Christmas market, with dates announced on its own calendar.
- Where does The Market Folk trade?
- Gasworks Plaza, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, is one of four Brisbane precincts The Market Folk runs pop-up markets at, alongside Stones Corner Hotel, Heritage Lanes in the city, and Portside Wharf in Hamilton.
- What's sold at a The Market Folk market?
- Handmade and small-business goods from local makers and craftspeople, including jewellery and body care products, curated around the idea of shopping slowly and locally.