Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Mindil Beach Reserve, Maria Liveris Drive, The Gardens NT 0820

The Gardens, NT

During Darwin dry season (April-October) every Thursday and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. Closed during wet season (November-March).
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Upcoming Market Dates
Next sessions

Thursday 17 September 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Sunday 20 September 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Thursday 24 September 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Sunday 27 September 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Thursday 1 October 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Sunday 4 October 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Sunday 4 October 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Monday 5 October 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Monday 5 October 2026

16:00 - 21:00

Tuesday 6 October 2026

16:00 - 21:00
About This Market

Mindil Beach Sunset Market is Darwin's premier tourist attraction and a National Trust-recognized icon since 2000, operating for nearly 40 years as the heart of the city's cultural melting pot. Set against the spectacular backdrop of tropical sunsets over the Timor Sea, this extraordinary market brings together over 200 stalls featuring incredible local and international cuisine, vibrant arts and crafts, and diverse services. Experience Darwin's laid-back multicultural lifestyle as locals descend on the beach with picnic blankets, chairs and drinks in tow to watch the sunset. Taste exotic delicacies including barramundi, kangaroo and crocodile alongside international cuisines from Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, China, Malaysia, Brazil, Greece and Portugal. Browse handmade jewelry, rainbow tie-dyed clothing, Aboriginal artifacts, Indonesian and Thai wares, and local art. Enjoy live music at The Sound Shell, street performers, fire twirlers, massage services, and Mick's Whips show. A truly unique Northern Territory experience. Note - this is a tourist food and craft night market, not a produce-focused farmers market.