Adelaide’s iconic fresh produce and food market is seeking EOI’s from food, beverage, and complementary food retail businesses to join the new era of the Adelaide Central Market from 2026 in its expanded retail footprint.
With the design and layout inspired by the existing Market, up to 53 new Market tenancies will be constructed to seamlessly connect to the existing Market, on the ground floor of the once in a generation 39 storey Market Square redevelopment.
Fabienne Reilly, Adelaide Central Market Authority General Manager, said: “the Adelaide Central Market is embarking on an exciting new era that ensures it remains relevant for current and future generations while continuing to celebrate its rich history and vibrant culture.
“We’re looking for passionate food and beverage businesses that share our commitment to quality, innovation, customer service and community spirit.”
“Applicants will be assessed on criteria aimed at ensuring the Market continues to serve the community, embraces emerging food trends and offer more of what our shoppers know and love.”
Under the Market Expansion, the current Market’s footprint will be doubled and the east-west pedestrian access to Victoria Square will be reinstated. New areas will include a north-south laneway connection between Grote and Gouger Streets supporting urban culture and art and lined with outdoor dining options, as well as the grand Market Hall at the heart of the expanded Market, which will host pop-ups, activities and events.
The format of the new tenancies will comprise a combination of traditional market-style stalls inspired by the existing Market, kiosks suitable for food, beverage, and complementary retail, and perimeter tenancies offering a more traditional dining, retail and hospitality experience.
Upon completion, the expanded Adelaide Central Market will have up to 123 retail tenancies, over 1000 undercover car parks and a projected annual visitor count of 10 million.
The Adelaide Central Market is currently 100% leased, with Market traders looking forward to the business growth and opportunities the Market Expansion will bring.
“The Market Expansion will bring more of what people already love about the Adelaide Central Market – the food, the people and the community. It’s an Adelaide icon and definitely one of the best markets in the world,” said trader and owner Valerie Henbest, of Smelly Cheese Co.
Carla Alemao, of Saudade Portuguese Tarts, said, “My business is thriving at the Market – it’s been a perfect fit since we opened our doors in 2022 and has taken our business to the next level. We’re really excited by the Market expansion and the new business opportunities it will bring.”
The Market Expansion is located on the ground level of Market Square, a joint venture between ICD and the City of Adelaide, which will comprise Australia’s first Treehouse Hotel with 248 rooms, 234 boutique apartments, 9 floors of premium commercial office space, supermarket and complementary retail.
The leasing campaign for the ground floor will run in conjunction with ICD Property’s upcoming leasing campaign for level 1 which will include a boutique supermarket along with other service-based retail and food and beverage offerings.
Expressions of Interest closes 31 August.
adelaidecentralmarket.com/expansion
