For a visit from Jasper Motor Inn’s side of Adelaide, Adelaide Central Market is a place to browse fresh produce, prepared food and artisan products under one roof. The indoor market at 44–60 Gouger Street has more than 70 traders and regularly trades Tuesday to Saturday.
- Location: 44–60 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000
- Regular trading: Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
- Food: fresh produce, smallgoods, artisan products and multicultural cuisine
- Access: public entrances on Gouger and Grote Streets are ground-level and step-free
Where Adelaide Central Market is
Adelaide Central Market sits between Gouger and Grote Streets in the city centre. The market site covers 5,720 square metres, with public entrances on both streets and additional entries from Market Lane/Victoria Square Link and Market Plaza.
The market began after produce traders moved from Adelaide’s East End to a site between Gouger and Grote Streets in 1869. It officially opened as the City Market on 22 January 1870; the name Adelaide Central Market was adopted in August 1965.
When is Adelaide Central Market open?
Adelaide Central Market’s regular trading hours run Tuesday through Saturday, with different opening times across the week.
- Tuesday: 7:00am–5:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am–5:30pm
- Thursday: 9:00am–5:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am–9:00pm
- Saturday: 7:00am–3:00pm
- Sunday and Monday: closed
Wednesday is an optional trading day, so only some traders may be open. If a particular stall is part of your plan, check with that trader before you go. Public-holiday and Christmas hours are published separately.
What can you find at the market?
The market brings together more than 70 traders, with fresh produce, smallgoods, artisan products and prepared food. Its food offering includes multicultural cuisine, so you can browse ingredients and ready-to-eat dishes in the same visit.
Toilets include male, female, unisex, accessible and ambulant facilities. They are located in areas including the Western Roadway in the Gouger Street dining area and near Grote Street.
How do you get to Adelaide Central Market?
From Jasper Motor Inn, Adelaide city centre is about a 13-minute walk. Once in the city, the Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga stop on the City to Bay Tram is 180 metres from the closest market entrance. The one-day Adelaide itinerary connects the market with other city stops.
Several bus stops are close to the Grote Street entrance: W, W1, W2 and D2 are listed as very close, while D3 is approximately 140 metres away. The free City Connector bus stops on Grote Street and links the market with destinations in the city and North Adelaide.
If you’re driving, UPark Central Market is directly above the market, with entrances from Gouger Street and Grote Street. Its pedestrian connections include lifts, stairs, escalators and a travellator. The car park is open 24/7 and has a vehicle height clearance of 2.06 metres; check UPark’s site for parking fees and conditions.
Planning a market visit with nearby stops
The ground-level, step-free public entrances on Gouger and Grote Streets make it easier to plan how you’ll enter. The market also provides an Access Guide prepared with Access2Arts and the City of Adelaide, which can help you plan an accessible visit.
If Adelaide Airport is part of your arrival, the guide to getting from Adelaide Airport to Jasper Motor Inn covers that leg of the trip.
Before you go: Trading hours, public-holiday schedules and parking conditions can change, so check the official site before you go.
You can review the motel’s room options while planning a market visit.
FAQs
Is Adelaide Central Market open on Sundays?
No. Its regular trading days are Tuesday through Saturday, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Is Adelaide Central Market accessible?
The public entrances on Gouger and Grote Streets are ground-level and step-free. The market also offers an Access Guide to help with visit planning.
Can you park at Adelaide Central Market?
Yes. UPark Central Market is directly above the market, with vehicle entrances from Gouger and Grote Streets.