Brighton Sunday Market

Brighton Sunday Market began in 2002 with a single car boot sale, a modest fundraiser aimed at sending Brighton Secondary School students on an international music tour. More than two decades later, that same purpose still drives the market: it remains managed and staffed entirely by volunteers from the school's Music Parents Support Group, transforming the school grounds into a bustling twice-monthly market rather than a one-off event.

A car boot sale that funded a school's music program for decades

That original student music tour was just the beginning. The market has grown into a genuine community fixture, featuring fresh produce, food stalls, local arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles and secondhand goods, all while every dollar raised continues to flow directly into Brighton Secondary School's music program, giving students ongoing opportunities the school itself couldn't otherwise fund.

Reviewers consistently praise the genuine bargains on offer, from fresh produce and honey to collectables like coins, war medals, tokens and banknotes, with long-time attendees specifically noting how much the market has funded for music students over the years, though a few mention parking can fill quickly on busy mornings.

Good to know before you go

Arriving early is genuinely important given reviewer reports of parking filling up well before opening on popular mornings. Being twice-monthly rather than weekly means checking the specific Sunday against the calendar before planning a visit.