10 Best Night Markets in Phuket: Schedule, Location & Opening Hours
From daily beachside stalls to single-day-only cultural events
Phuket's night markets range from daily beachside stalls to single-day-only cultural events, spread across Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon, and Bang Tao. Here are 10 real markets with their actual schedules and locations.
1Naka Weekend Market (Phuket Weekend Market)
Saturday and Sunday, 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Wirat Hong Yok Rd, Wichit, south of Phuket Town near Wat Naka. Locally called "Talad Tairod" (car boot sale) or "Phuket Chatuchak," this is genuinely the island's largest night bazaar, free admission.
2Phuket Old Town Sunday Walking Street (Lard Yai)
Sunday only, 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Thalang Rd, Phuket Old Town. A cultural, family-friendly market through the historic Sino-Portuguese streets, a genuinely must-do Sunday experience if your visit falls on the right day.
3Chillva Night Market
An honest note: sources genuinely disagree on operating days here, some say Monday to Saturday, others Wednesday to Saturday, others Thursday to Sunday. All agree on 5:00pm to 11:00pm and the location at Yaowarat Road (between Tesco Lotus and Phuket Town). Confirm current days directly before planning your visit. A young, hip market built from colorful shipping containers with fairy lights.
4Kata Night Market
Daily, 2:00pm to 11:00pm. Patak Road, Kata Beach. Budget-friendly food and casual shopping, good for families.
5Malin Plaza Patong
Daily, roughly 2:00pm to midnight (one source lists 11:00am to midnight). Prachanukhro Road, Patong Beach. Street food and beach fashion in a relaxed, after-dark comfort zone.
6OTOP Night Market
Daily, 10:00am until late, with the food street specifically running 5:00pm until late. Patong Beach, opposite Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters. Local crafts and curated variety shopping.
7Karon Temple Market
Tuesday and Friday only, 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Wat Suwan Khiri Khet (Karon Temple), Patak Road, Karon Beach. A family-friendly market in a genuine temple yard setting, souvenirs and traditional Thai desserts.
8Phuket Indy Market
Wednesday to Friday, 4:00pm to 10:00pm (one source says 10:30pm). Limelight Avenue, Talat Yai, Phuket Town. Independent traders and local art rather than typical market vendors, popular among young Thais.
9Fun Friday Boat Avenue Market
Friday only, 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Boat Avenue, Cherngtalay, near Bang Tao Beach. A relaxed, food-focused market convenient if you're staying in the Bang Tao area.
10Kamala Market
Monday and Friday, 3:00pm to 7:30pm (some sources note variations including Tuesday and Thursday for specific market clusters). Kamala Village area. Local food and quick shopping with a relaxed, friendly vibe, worth confirming exact days for your specific visit.
Quick reference
| Market | Area | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naka Weekend Market | Phuket Town | Sat–Sun | 4:00pm–10:00pm |
| Sunday Walking Street (Lard Yai) | Old Town | Sunday | 4:00pm–10:00pm |
| Chillva Night Market | Phuket Town | Varies by source | 5:00pm–11:00pm |
| Kata Night Market | Kata Beach | Daily | 2:00pm–11:00pm |
| Malin Plaza Patong | Patong Beach | Daily | ~2:00pm–12:00am |
| OTOP Night Market | Patong Beach | Daily | 10:00am–late |
| Karon Temple Market | Karon Beach | Tue & Fri | 4:00pm–10:00pm |
| Phuket Indy Market | Phuket Town | Wed–Fri | 4:00pm–10:00pm |
| Fun Friday Boat Avenue Market | Bang Tao | Friday | 5:00pm–10:00pm |
| Kamala Market | Kamala | Mon & Fri (varies) | 3:00pm–7:30pm |
Sourced from phuket101.net's night markets guide, thailandroutes.com's 2025–2026 Phuket night market guide, clubwyndhamasia.com, and thavornbeachvillage.com.
Practical tips
Confirm Chillva Night Market's current operating days directly before visiting, given the genuine inconsistency across sources, a quick check saves a wasted trip.
Visit Naka Weekend Market specifically if you only have one night market visit in your trip and it falls on a weekend, it's genuinely the largest and most comprehensive.
Choose Sunday Walking Street if your visit includes a Sunday, it's a uniquely cultural experience not replicated on other days.
Check Karon Temple Market and Phuket Indy Market's specific limited-day schedules carefully, both only run on select weekdays rather than daily.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Showing up to Chillva Night Market on a day it might not be open given the genuine schedule discrepancy across sources, confirm current days directly
- Assuming every market on this list operates daily. Naka Weekend Market, Sunday Walking Street, Karon Temple Market, Phuket Indy Market, and the Friday-only markets all have limited operating days, plan your visit around the specific schedule
- Visiting OTOP Night Market expecting the food street atmosphere during the day. The food-focused evening section specifically starts at 5:00pm, earlier hours are more general shopping
- Not checking which area a specific market is in before travelling. These span Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon, and Bang Tao, confirm the location matches where you're staying or willing to travel
- Assuming Kamala Market's schedule is fixed. Sources note genuine variation in which days specific market clusters operate here, confirm current details if this is your planned destination