Street Eats @ Franko
A seasonal Friday night food market from the creators of Farm Gate Market, held on the lawns of Hobart's Franklin Square.
About this market
Street Eats @ Franko was brought to Hobart by the same creators behind Farm Gate Market, one of the city's most established and nationally awarded farmers markets. That pedigree shows in the format: rather than a straightforward produce market, Franko is a hyperactive street food night market spread across the lawns of Franklin Square, right in the heart of Hobart's inner city.
From Farm Gate's producers to a Friday night food scene
The market runs seasonally, Friday evenings from December through April, when Hobart's warmer months make an outdoor evening market genuinely comfortable. Free entry and picnic blankets spread across sprawling lawns set the tone, with street food menus showcasing Tasmania's food scene, paired with local craft beer, cider, spirits and cold climate wine, and live music from an eclectic mix of musicians rounding out the atmosphere.
Market at a glance
Reviewers consistently describe an electric atmosphere, live bands, a huge range of food choices, and flowing beer and gin, with visitors from interstate specifically noting how impressed they were by the energy of a single Friday night visit.
Street Eats @ Franko has a larger sibling event called Flamin' Franko, a dedicated two-day barbecue festival held each March on the same Franklin Square grounds, expanding into the adjacent car park for the occasion.
Good to know before you go
Being seasonal, running only December through April, means it's worth confirming dates before planning a Hobart trip around it outside those months. Bringing a picnic blanket rather than relying on found seating is the standard approach, given the market's sprawling lawn setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Street Eats @ Franko run?
- Friday evenings, 4.30pm to 9pm, during the warmer months from December through April, at Franklin Square, 70 Macquarie Street, Hobart. It's seasonal, so checking dates in the cooler months is worth doing.
- Who created it?
- Street Eats @ Franko was brought to Hobart by the creators of Farm Gate Market, one of the city's most established and awarded farmers markets, bringing that same quality bar to a street food night market format.
- Is there an entry fee?
- No, entry is free. Visitors bring their own picnic blankets to spread across the lawns while enjoying street food, Tasmanian craft beer, cider, spirits and wine, with live music from an eclectic mix of musicians.