The Big Design Market will return to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton this November to celebrate 250 of the country’s most coveted designers and makers.
Prepare to be indulged with a new decadent selection of gourmet food and drinks.
The Big Design Market Date 2025, Ticket Prices & Location, VIC
The Big Design Market brings you the best of independent design for three huge days of shopping! Discover a stellar line-up of over 250 exhibitors in homewares, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, lifestyle products, tech accessories, and kids’ gifts.
Visitors to The Big Design Market can also enjoy delicious food and drinks from local tastemakers, free kids’ activities, and much more!
The Big Design Market is a wonderland for shoppers, with thousands of distinctive, exclusive goods for sale. For those who value ethical production, sustainability, quality, originality, and good design, this is a shopping event not to be missed.
To ensure everyone has a relaxed day of shopping, we have ensured there is plenty of room in the aisles, enough to stop and chat with friends, and a dedicated kids’ area with creative activities to keep them entertained.
Eat & Drink
We’re dedicated to providing the finest coffee, award-winning distilled spirits, cider and delicious fresh food for hungry and thirsty shoppers at The Big Design Market. Come and discover what we have in store for you at the Royal Exhibition Building, including a mouth-watering array of take-home gourmet goodies!
Showbags
Our exclusive showbags are filled with amazing design pieces from our exhibitors. With a value of over $140 and a price of $25, there is a different selection available each day. Showbags are available for purchase at the door.
Guest Artists
Each year, The Big Design Market creates a large-scale installation featuring the artwork of an exceptional designer from our exhibitor line-up.
Kids activities
Treat the kids to free activities in our dedicated kids’ play area at The Big Design Market. This gorgeous space is the ultimate spot to play and get those creative juices flowing, with children of all ages welcome. Materials are supplied, and staff are available until 4pm to assist children with the activities. Please note that parental supervision is required.
Fashion Runway
The Big Design Market will be hosting an immersive fashion experience, featuring over 24 independent fashion labels with a choreographed parade through the aisles. Models will appear from all angles, showcasing an ‘Almost Winter’ collection of your favourite labels—right while you shop.
Tickets can be purchased online before the event or at the door using a credit/debit card. Please note that The Big Design Market is a cashless event. There are several ticket points, so queuing will be minimal.
Getting There
The Royal Exhibition Building is located just north of Melbourne’s CBD, next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens. Access to the venue is via the main doors on the Nicholson Street side and the side doors opposite the museum.
GETTING THERE BY CAR + PARKING
Located under Melbourne Museum, the car park is open 7 days a week from 5.30am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.
Parking is cheaper if you book online at least one hour before your arrival.
CAR PARK RATES
Monday to Friday
Hourly rate: 0–1 hrs/$13, 1–2 hrs/$25, 2–3 hrs/$37
Maximum daily rate: $49
Flexi bird Monday–Friday: $15 (enter between 5:30am – 10am, exit before midnight)
Nights
$10 flat rate per night (enter after 4pm, exit before closing)
Weekends
$20 for 0 to 4hrs
$30 for 4+hrs
PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS
- Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
- Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
- City loop train to Parliament Station
- Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne St
CYCLING
Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St, a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St., and Bicycle racks on the plaza, which provide ample bike parking just outside the front door.
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