Explore Salamanca Market and Hobart's Local Businesses

Every Saturday, Hobart's historic Salamanca Place transforms into one of the country's best-known markets. Salamanca Market is Tasmania's most visited tourism attraction, and it has been run by the City of Hobart for more than 50 years.

When and where

The market runs every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm, all year round, rain, hail or shine. It stretches the full length of Salamanca Place, from the silos end to the top of Davey Street, set against the precinct's convict-built Georgian sandstone warehouses.

What you'll find

More than 300 stallholders trade each week, with fresh produce from local growers, hot coffee, breakfast and lunch options, handmade gifts, art, craft and design. A weekly list of trading stallholders is published on the market's website, and a market map is available to help you find your way. Volunteers staff an information booth near the main entrance on market days, and a puppy parking service run with the RSPCA looks after dogs between 9 am and 2 pm.

Why local markets matter

Markets like Salamanca give small makers, growers and producers a direct line to their customers. Money spent at a local stall stays in the community, and the market's weekly rhythm supports the cafes, galleries and shops that line Salamanca Place and the surrounding streets all week long.

Beyond Saturday

The Salamanca precinct and nearby waterfront are worth a visit any day of the week, with galleries, restaurants and specialty shops housed in the old warehouses. If you run a local business in the area, listing it on Cenlocal helps residents and visitors find you.