The Market Folk is hosting a Meet the Maker Night at our pop up shop in Post Office Square, Brisbane CBD, on Thursday 8 October 2026, from 5pm to 6.30pm. It is a free, after-hours shopping evening where you can meet the local makers behind the shelves, hear the stories behind their work, and shop handmade. Everyone is welcome, no ticket needed.

The details

• What: Meet the Maker Night, a free after-hours shopping evening
• When: Thursday 8 October 2026, 5pm to 6.30pm
• Where: The Market Folk pop up, Post Office Square, 260 Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
• Entry: Free, just drop in
• Getting there: Paid parking in the Post Office Square car park below the square, and a short walk from Central Station and Queen Street bus and ferry stops

An evening to put faces to the makers

The Market Folk pop up brings more than 25 local makers together under one roof in the heart of the city. Most days you can wander the shelves on your lunch break, but on this night the makers themselves will be in the room. It is your chance to ask how a piece is made, find the perfect early gift, and support the small Brisbane businesses behind every shelf.

Expect handmade jewellery, candles, ceramics, art, homewares and Brisbane made gifts, from makers like Two Clay Hearts, Bloom Botanics, Trout Ceramics and wil & essie, and plenty more across the shop.

Why come along

• Meet the makers in person and hear the story behind their work.
• Shop handmade for early gifting, with something one of a kind on every shelf.
• Enjoy a relaxed after-work wander, no rush and no ticket.
• Support more than 25 independent Brisbane makers in one visit.

Getting to Post Office Square

Post Office Square sits in the heart of the Brisbane CBD on Queen Street, between the Queen Street Mall and the river. It is an easy walk from Central Station and from city bus and ferry stops, and there is paid parking in the Post Office Square car park directly below the square.

No booking needed. Just drop in between 5pm and 6.30pm on Thursday 8 October and come and say hello.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Meet the Maker Night?

Thursday 8 October 2026, from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Where is it held?

At The Market Folk pop up in Post Office Square, 260 Queen Street, Brisbane City. The shop is on the ground level of the square.

How much does it cost to come?

Entry is free. There is no ticket and no booking, just drop in.

Is there parking nearby?

Yes. There is paid parking in the Post Office Square car park directly below the square, and the shop is a short walk from Central Station and Queen Street public transport.

What can I buy?

Handmade jewellery, candles, ceramics, art, homewares and Brisbane made gifts from more than 25 local makers.

What are the shop's regular hours?

The pop up trades Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 5pm, until the term ends in early November. The Meet the Maker Night is a special after-hours evening on Thursday 8 October.