It is certainly an understatement to categorize the Lincoln Antiques & Home Show as anything like a flea market. It is more accurate to call this event an antiquing extravaganza! Every other month, something like a village full of stalls is created in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, where vendors from around the world travel to in order […]

Twice a month, the center of the old medieval town centre of Basel becomes the setting of a beautiful flea market: the Barfüsserplatz flohmarkt. The medieval city of Basel is one of Switzerland’s most underrated tourist attractions. It has a rich history, a beautiful combination of old and new architecture and yet has a cosmopolitan […]

Astra Antiques Centre is one of the top independent antiquing stores in England and is striving to extend that title to one of the best in Europe. It is located in the perfect spot, in an area that is a veritable hub of antiquing activity at Hemswell, Lincolnshire. The store has been a staple for antique […]

For serious collectors throughout Europe, the Bustehrad collectors’ market has acquired a level of fame for being the market where the most sought-after collectible items can be found. Antique professionals and flea market enthusiasts from surrounding countries - and even further afield, travel twice a month to this market to see the new treasured goods […]

If Poznan is known for its universities, its Old Market Square, and its Renaissance-style buildings, the fifth-largest city in Poland is also a heaven for shoppers. From modern malls, shopping centres, and boutiques to the many market squares which offer thousands of collectibles, Poznan entices the shoppers to part with their hard-earned cash. However, one venue […]

Held on the second Saturday of the month, the Antique Fair at Gokokuji Temple gathers around 25-40 dealers selling principally Japanese products. Travelers who are looking for typical Japanese items to bring back home, generally have a great deal of fun at the Gokokuji Antique Fair. Generally speaking, a trip to a Japanese flea market offers a good […]

The historic center of Chiavari, a Ligurian town overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, is the regular setting of the Mostra mercato di Chiavari, a thriving antique market established in 1984. Once a month, close to and around the medieval center of the city, the Mostra mercato di Chiavari gathers together exhibitors from Central and Northern […]

Nestled in the Hampton Roads region of Smithfield, Virginia, the Smithfield Vintage Market is a celebration of vintage charm and historic treasures. This event offers two distinct experiences. The monthly Pickers Markets, held in the heart of historic downtown Smithfield, feature approximately 15 vendors spread over three blocks, amidst more than 70 buildings from the […]

Since 2010, the Vintage Furniture Flea has been traveling around the UK, touting their wares and impressing crowds with the amazing collection of vintage items up for grabs. This market has been very much inspired by the flea markets of New York, and captures the hussle, bussle and excitement that you could imagine lighting up […]

The Rose Bowl Flea Market is a true legend among flea market lovers in California: more than 20,000 flea market enthusiasts and over 2,500 merchants gather each month at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena (located right on the east side of LA) in one huge swap meet. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is filled […]

Once a month, more than 300 vendors from all over Northern California and beyond bring their wares to the Sacramento Antique Faire to display and to hawk. Spreading over two blocks in the city, the Sacramento Antique Faire is a really popular market. It is well known in Sacramento and always attracting the crowds. It opens up […]

The Marché aux Puces de la Vieille Ville enjoys a picturesque location in the old town of Nancy in eastern France, near the Basilica of Saint Epvre. This flea market has been a regular monthly event in this city since the 80's and it seems that it will continue to be so for many years […]

The Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair held outside Great Malvern against the backdrop of the Malvern hills, is a sprawling and wide-ranging event. At stalls inside the main exhibition hall or one of several interconnected sheds, or filling the perimeter outside, vendors at these unabashedly eclectic flea markets cater to every taste. More traditional collectibles […]

On a typical Saturday in the city of Turin, 100,000 visitors descend on Porta Palazzo, Europe’s largest open-air market. For over 150 years, this sprawling market has offered a cornucopia of footwear, clothes, housewares, toys and food from across Italy and around the world. With over one thousand merchants and 700 street vendors, Porta Palazzo […]

Once a month, the historic center of Portobuffolè hosts the Mercatino Antiquariato E Usato Di Portobuffolè. This antique market hosts more than 200 vendors and showcases all things antique, curious, vintage and one of a kind. Visitors attending this bustling market range from those searching for specific collectables to those simply enjoying this most beloved […]

Nestled between the Mediterranean sea and the beautiful region of Haut Languedoc, Pézenas is a town rich with the sort of ambiance the South of France is famous for unspoiled landscapes of undulating vines punctuated by rocky outcrops and rocket pines, traditional wine-making villages, and slower, the Mediterranean pace of life. Renown for its exceptional […]

The Brocante des Cinq-Cantons is a must for anyone who loves vintage and antique items. Located in Anglet on the Basque coast, between Bayonne and Biarritz, this open-air market takes place only once a month and attracts locals and tourists alike. The market is located in the heart of the Cinq-Cantons district, known for its […]

One of the joys of browsing at a good flea market is the sheer randomness of some of the vendors' collections. And the Dimanches des Antiquaires du Cours Mirabeau has plenty of such items. This market only takes place once a month, except in the winter months, so it is worth keeping track of the […]

The Carbootsale Horst has grown over the years to become the largest outdoor flea market in the Netherlands. Despite the size, it retains a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, which is one of the reasons for its popularity. It is an easy location to find, at the event site of the Kasteelpark Ter Horst, just off […]

In Montsoreau, the Sunday market is where a lot of the weekly action takes place, and is a must for locals to visit and shop at. This is not a tourist market, but rather a genuine reflection of present day French village life. Once a month, this regular market transforms into the Puces de Montsoreau […]

Florence is full of surprises, with something new to experience around every corner and something exciting to find on every market. The monthly Piazza Santo Spirito Flea Market offers up trinkets and treasures from gone days, as well as amazing food and refreshments. This vintage market is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, and should […]

Thanks to the BBC's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Mobberley Antique and Collector's Fair is now considered quite a famous antique fair in the UK. It has been taking place here since the late 80s and has amassed an excellent reputation over this time due to the amazing quality of the goods on offer here, and […]

Located at the crossroads of Belgium and France, the monthly Eurometropolis-Brocante Pottelberg in Kortrijk has quickly become a premier destination for antique and vintage enthusiasts. Since its inception in 2018, this market has distinguished itself by offering a curated experience of yesteryear to collectors and casual visitors alike. While flea markets often paint a picture […]

Longevity is usually a sign of good health for flea market and antique shows. And it is not unusual, particularly in Europe, to visit flea markets which have been in operation for ninety or a hundred years. The Grandi mercati di Cherasco is one of those flea markets. Inaugurated back in 1917, the Grandi mercati […]

Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, Lostwithiel has long been celebrated as the county's antiques capital, boasting a rich history and a vibrant community of collectors and enthusiasts. Central to this reputation is the Lostwithiel Antiques & Collectors Fair, a monthly event that has been a cornerstone of the town's cultural scene since its inception […]

Anyone in Utah who loves browsing through flea market filled with nostalgic treasures has probably already heard of the Urban Flea Market. Taking place one Sunday each month in Salt Lake City, this flea market is one of the most loved and best attended in The Beehive State. A well organized and established market is […]

Antique enthusiasts and collectors in New England have a unique opportunity to experience the Bath Antique Sale, held in the charming town of Bath, ME. This once-a-month event takes place from October through March and features 50 dealers from all over New England offering a wide variety of vintage and antique items. From collectibles, jewelry, […]

The Radschlägermarkt is the oldest flea market in Düsseldorf and one of the largest besides the Trödel and Sammlermarkt Düsseldorf P1 and Trödel & Antikmarkt am Aachener Platz. It has been attracting antique and vintage enthusiasts from all over Germany and further afield like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg since the 70s. It is located […]

The Weerselose Market is one of the most popular indoor and outdoor flea markets in the Netherlands. It is open for trading every Saturday and selects Sundays each month, and between 1500 and 5000 shoppers stop by to check out the wares every market day. More than 200 traders set up shop each time the […]