Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special.

With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woollen products and handmade jewellery, clothing and homewares.
Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city centre. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

11 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival 2026
The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival Field Day is an event that explores the world of fungi, offering activities like mushroom appreciation expeditions.
20 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents Sue Pedley’s ‘Prevailing Gales’
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents a remarkable new exhibition by Tasmanian-born artist Sue Pedley.
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton – Hobart
After a 2025 sellout tour of Australia, Penny Ashton is back in Hobart.
6 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
Restoring the Past
Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate process of preserving history.
1 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
Hermannsburg Potters | “Thepa Kwatja-Rinya | Birds Of Water” | Exhibition
The internationally renowned Hermannsburg Potters return for their annual exhibition with Bett Gallery.
1 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
Kate McKenzie Lewis | “Ember” | Exhibition
Bett Gallery is delighted to present Melbourne-based artist Kate McKenzie Lewis in her first solo exhibition with the gallery.
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Maltstock Down Under
Maltstock Down Under is a not-for-profit, community-led whisky gathering making its Australian debut in Tasmania.
20 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026
Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
Swallow: an evening with author Alexandria Burnham
Join us for an evening with author, Alexandria Burnham, as she explores the fascinating intersection between history and storytelling. The novel Swallow is based on
15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton
An award-winning and hilarious Austenial musical comedy mashup complete with ukulele and appalling cross stitiching.
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