The West End Markets
A Saturday morning market under a canopy of giant Moreton Bay fig trees on the Brisbane River, formerly known as the Davies Park Markets.
About this market
The West End Markets runs every Saturday in Davies Park, on the Brisbane River, under a canopy of Moreton Bay fig trees old enough to shade the entire market site. It's traded under a few names over the years, including Davies Park Markets and the Green Flea Markets, before landing with current operator Goodwill Projects.
Shade, produce, and live music
More than 150 vendors set up here each week, covering farm-fresh produce, healthy fast food, boutique fashion and handcrafted gifts. Live music and street performance are treated as a real part of the offering rather than an occasional extra, which gives Saturday mornings here a genuinely community-festival feel rather than a straightforward shopping trip.
Market at a glance
The fig trees aren't just decorative background either. Some of the giant Moreton Bay figs on site have recently been affected by a fungal disease (Phellinus noxius) spreading through Queensland, a reminder that the shade everyone shops under is a living, ageing thing rather than a permanent fixture.
Trading hours shift with the seasons: 6am to 2pm from March to November, but an hour shorter, 6am to 1pm, over the hottest stretch from December to February.
Good to know before you go
Go early if a full stall selection matters, especially over summer when the market closes an hour sooner. The river-and-fig-tree setting is genuinely pleasant to sit and eat in, so budget time to linger rather than treating it as a quick shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the hours for The West End Markets?
- Saturdays, 6am to 2pm from March to November, and 6am to 1pm through December to February.
- What's distinctive about the setting?
- The market runs under a canopy of giant Moreton Bay fig trees in Davies Park on the Brisbane River, one of the few Brisbane markets with genuine tree cover rather than open sky or a shed roof.
- Was this market always called The West End Markets?
- No, it previously traded as the Davies Park Markets (also known locally as the Green Flea Markets) before its current operator, Goodwill Projects, took over.