Thing to do
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Aboriginal-owned cultural centre at the foot of Burleigh headland, running guided walks and cruises that share the Dreaming stories and history of the Yugambeh people.
Miami Marketta
Laneway street food night market in Miami, open from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday, with food stalls, free live music, a gin bar and an adults-only lounge.
At a glance
- Type
- Street food night market and live music venue
- Area
- Miami, Gold Coast, Australia
- Official site
- miamimarketta.com
Good to know
- Free entry
- Live music
- Bars
- Family-friendly laneway
- Over-18 area
Why we recommend it
Miami Marketta describes itself as the Gold Coast's original creative precinct, and it is one of the most popular evening outings on the southern half of the coast. Set on Hillcrest Parade in the beach suburb of Miami, it brings street food vendors, live music and small bars together in a single laneway. Entry is free and no bookings are needed, which makes it an easy, relaxed night out. The official website lists the current trading nights, upcoming events and the layout of each space.
The format is simple: wander the stalls, pick dishes from several vendors, and find a seat in the laneway near the music. Because the stalls are run by different vendors, a group with different tastes can all eat together. Live music on the Cargo Stage is part of the evening, and on Thursdays the market promotes its street food night with free live music from 5pm.
Beyond the main laneway, the venue has two more distinct spaces. The Gin Parlour is a quieter, more intimate room built around an infusion bar, stocking 69 gins, 15 tequilas and 15 mezcals. Mona Lisa's Lair, near the front of the venue overlooking Hillcrest Avenue, is reserved for over-18s, so it suits couples and groups of friends who want a drink away from the family crowd.
The laneway itself is family friendly, so Miami Marketta works for parents with children as well as couples and groups. It is open from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday. Arrive early if you want a table, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, and check the website or social media before you go, as the venue is sometimes closed to the public for private events. Bring an appetite rather than a fixed plan, as it is best enjoyed by sharing dishes from different stalls.
Parking is limited to the streets around the venue, so a taxi or rideshare is often easier, particularly if you plan to drink. The new light rail extension includes a Miami stop, which the venue suggests as a way to arrive once services are running. Enquiries can be made by phone or by email to the address on the official website.
Miami Marketta FAQs
When is Miami Marketta open?
It is open from 5pm Wednesday to Saturday. Check the website for occasional closures for private events.
Is entry free?
Yes. Entry is free and no bookings are needed.
Where is Miami Marketta?
23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami, on the southern Gold Coast.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The main laneway is family friendly. Mona Lisa's Lair is restricted to over-18s.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live music plays on the Cargo Stage, and Thursday nights are promoted with free live music from 5pm.
What is the Gin Parlour?
A quieter bar inside the market with an infusion bar and a long list of gins, tequilas and mezcals.
Is there parking?
Only limited on-street parking in the surrounding streets, so a taxi or rideshare is often easier.
How do you contact Miami Marketta?
Phone 0488 590 599 or email [email protected].