Father's Day Markets Brisbane: Shop Handmade for Dad at Gasworks
This market has finished. The Father's Day Market ran at Gasworks Plaza, Newstead, on Saturday 29 August 2026. See upcoming markets, including Christmas markets at Gasworks on 5 and 12 December.
There is a particular kind of Father's Day gift that gets bought in a panic on the Saturday morning. Socks. A novelty mug. A gift card tucked into a card. If that sounds familiar, here is a better plan a week out from the big day.
Our Father's Day Market lands at Gasworks Plaza in Newstead on Saturday 29 August, the weekend before Father's Day on Sunday 6 September. It is the perfect window to find something Dad will actually use, made by someone local who cares about getting it right.
Why shop a market for Father's Day
Dads can be hard to buy for, but markets make it easier. Instead of trawling the same shopping centre shelves, you get a curated mix of independent makers in one walkable spot, with the people who made the goods standing right behind the table. Ask a question, hear the story, walk away with something that means a bit more than a barcode.
And every dollar stays close to home. Each stall is a small Queensland business, so your Father's Day shop quietly supports a local maker rather than a multinational. That is the whole point of what we do.
Handmade Father's Day gift ideas
Our makers are known for the kind of things dads are genuinely glad to receive:
- Leather goods, from wallets to belts to keyrings
- Handcrafted woodwork and homewares
- Small-batch sauces, spice rubs, and locally roasted coffee
- Candles, soaps, and grooming made by hand
- Art, prints, and photography for the office or shed
- Plants and pots for the gardener in the family
Make a morning of it
Gasworks is one of Brisbane's favourite spots to wander, with cafes and food close by, so there is no rush. Bring Dad along for a coffee and let him choose, or sneak down on your own and keep it a surprise. Leashed dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can come.
Event details
What: Father's Day Market Where: Gasworks Plaza, Newstead When: Saturday 29 August 2026, 9am - 1pm Entry: Free Dogs: Welcome on a lead
See who traded on the day in our Father's Day Market line-up.
Are you a maker? Apply for a stall at an upcoming market through our Apply page.
