COBURG NIGHT MARKET RETURNS THIS DECEMBER Thursday 17- 19 December 2026

Merri-bek City Council is excited to announce the return of Coburg Night Market for another year, taking over Bridges Reserve on Bell Street on Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 December 2026.

The much-loved event returns for three days of great food, local maker stalls and free live entertainment under the summer sky and the beautiful big palms of Bridges Reserve. Bring your mates, settle in for some music and take the opportunity to get your last-minute gift shopping sorted in the best setting.

Thursday kicks off with DJ Luqman, followed by Gaia Scarf, First Nations artist Ruby Mae and all-female mariachi band Queen of Hearts, rounding out the opening night.

Highlighting emerging local talent, Friday’s stage features performances by The Unos (Soundmakrz), Sasha Star, bones + all, and Jemima Rae in partnership with Merri-bek’s Amplify Youth Services initiative. The evening continues with rhythms from Mandeng Groove, and a headline set by First Nations artist CANISHA.

Saturday gets underway at 2pm, with DJ jäs moore setting the mood and Country Struts getting everyone moving with some line dancing. First Nations artist Clover Blue takes the stage before DJ Fee-B-Squared leads a George Michael sing-along, with guest saxophone from Synthotronica. There will be a second round of line dancing in the late arvo [including a little “Last Christmas” action] followed by O’Ziriguidam Escola de Samba, Among the Restless and Ally Row to finish the weekend.

Alongside the music, explore food stalls and local maker stalls offering handmade goods and gifts with a little more personality. Little market-goers can get creative in the dedicated kids activity area, with art, crafts and cookie decorating run by local artists.

Grab something to eat, enjoy a drink at the outdoor bar and make an evening of it. Coburg Night Market is the very best way to catch up with friends and wind down the year with good food and live music.

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