Cairns Night Markets

Last updated October 2026

Air-conditioned night market and food court on Abbott Street in central Cairns with over 70 stalls, open every day from 4:30pm.

Cairns Night Markets is an air-conditioned market and food court at 54-60 Abbott Street in the Cairns city centre, opposite the Esplanade Lagoon. The markets say they have over 70 retail and food stalls, selling clothing, jewellery, leather goods and souvenirs, plus a food court with 13 food shops and dessert bars such as a crepe shop. The market shops open every day from 4:30pm to 10:30pm and the food court from 11am to 10:45pm, as of October 2026; the markets say they are open every day of the year, including Christmas Day. Facilities listed on the website include free Wi-Fi and baby changing. Paid parking is upstairs on Level 1 at $2.20 per hour using the EasyPark app. The website describes the markets as family-friendly and does not list an entry fee.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.