Newcastle Quayside Sunday Market

05/07/2026

The market is still on today!!

There’s been a few messages asking due to the 10k run being on, but yes we are still open now until 4pm.
So pop down, have a walk in the sunshine and see what the fabulous local traders have to tempt you today!!

07/06/2026

I get hundreds of messages every week that I can’t get round to answering. So here’s the most common and the answers to hopefully help anyone wanting info 😀😀

1)IS THE MARKET ON TODAY?

The market is on EVERY Sunday unless it falls on Xmas day or New Year’s Day.
If it is cancelled I’ll post on the page as soon as I hear about it. The decision will not be made by the council until the morning of the market.
It’s only cancelled if extreme weather makes it too dangerous to trade. Also If we have to close early due to weather I will pop a post on the page.

Q)WHAT TIME IS THE MARKET ON?

The market runs from 9am-4pm.

3) WHERE CAN I PARK?
There is a multi storey car park behind the Law Courts which is the closet. The road along the market is closed to the public from 8-5.

4) LOOKING FOR A PARTICULAR TRADER??
If I can help I will but as I’m a trader I don’t know everyone on the market especially if they’re not a permanent stall. Unfortunately I don’t have contact details unless I know them personally and can’t leave my stall to pass messages on.

Q)HOW CAN I GET A PITCH?

I’m just a trader managing this page to keep customers updated of cancellations, so have no say on who gets a pitch, you need to contact Newcastle Council for anything official but I can give you a rundown of how it works…
Most traders here are permanent and have the same pitch every week but there is a handful of casual pitches which are allocated on the day. You can not pre book these you just need to turn up at 8.30am with your 10million public liability insurance and see if they can fit you in. You will need your own stall, at least 25kg of weights for each leg, food traders need a 5* food hygiene rating and all traders must comply with labelling laws related to their product.
NO ALCOHOL is allowed to be sold in the market.

This page is not ran by the organisers (council) I am just a permanent trader so it may take a while to get back to you for any messages not answered above.

Thanks everyone and thanks so much for continuing to support the amazing local businesses on The Quay every Sunday!! Xx

06/06/2026

This would help to save so many small cafes/restraunts, pubs as well as your favourite food stalls from having to close.
The UK makes the hospitality sector pay double the vat of most other European counties. If you can please sign the petition below to reduce our Vat liability to 10% inline with the rest of Europe.

“Do you want to back your favourite venue, help your high street and support local jobs? Then sign our petition to lower the rate of VAT for hospitality to 10%.

Our pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, nightclubs and many more, are at the heart of our communities.

They bring people together and bring life to our cities, towns and villages, but they're under huge pressure from rising costs.

In the UK, you pay one of the highest VAT rates in Europe. 20% extra in VAT for your meal out or stay away. In France, Spain and Italy, it's 10%. In Germany? 7%.

Our message to Government is simple. Let's stand together to say VAT at 10% is fair for hospitality.”

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02/05/2026

Yes the market IS on tomorrow with the Newcastle Gateshead Marathon!!

There are road closures in place so double check with Newcastle council posts for parking info!!

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05/04/2026

Quayside Market cancelled!!!! 5/4/26

04/04/2026

Quayside market on as usual tomorrow 9-4

29/03/2026

Market is up and running, will post here if anything changes xx