Reed Retail Fairs Melbourne
The largest showcase of retail inspiration
Reed Retail Fairs Melbourne is the landmark destination for Australian retailers - offering a unique opportunity to discover the largest variety of premium wholesalers across Gift & Lifestyle, Home & Décor, Fashion & Accessories, Kids & Family, Beauty & Wellness. Find everything you need between doors 1 - 8 of MCEC for seasonal Christmas buying, seasonal Spring/Summer collections plus access sister event Life Instyle for even more sourcing options.
12,500
Retailers
5
Days
450+
Exhibitors
1000's
Products
What Buyers Are Saying
Without fairs, retailers wouldn't exist - I'm always looking for new products!
Peards Albury, VIC
The most phenomenal collective of suppliers in the country.
Hitchley & Harrow, QLD
It's my annual trip to Melbourne to see my suppliers and discover new oner - I cannot miss it!
La Galerie De Nagambie, Regional VIC
I always find my annual trip to be very successful, finding new products and meeting up with current suppliers.
DHHC, SA
It has everything you need all in one spot - I've been attending for 6 years!
The Little Gift Nook, VIC
I thought it was excellent - it’s necessary for a country business to attend.
Jennifer Meek Giftware, Regional VIC
Six Curated Sourcing Destinations
Six Sourcing Destinations
FEATURED EXHIBITORS
Opening Hours
& Location
HOURS
Saturday 31 July
9AM - 6PM
Sunday 1 August
9AM - 6PM
Monday 2 August
9AM - 6PM
Tuesday 3 August
9AM - 6PM
Wednesday 4 August
9AM - 3PM *registration closes at midday
LOCATION
Melbourne Convention & Exhibtion Centre | 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC
Getting to MCEC Melbourne
Getting There
Ride the complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Melbourne Airport and the MCEC.
Timetable:
- Airport to MCEC Saturday – Tuesday 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm | Wednesday 9am, 10am, 11am & 12pm
- MCEC to Airport Saturday – Tuesday 11 August 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm | Wednesday – every hour starting at 12pm with the last bus at 6pm
Pick Up / Drop Off Locations:
- Melbourne Airport: Groups & Charter section, inner lane at T2 and will be a red Skybus.
- MCEC: Clarendon Street bus stop
Each bus has a maximum capacity of 37 passengers.
Your Reed Retail Fairs badge grants access to an additional 250+ suppliers at Life Instyle Melbourne, taking place at the Royal Exhibition Building. Complimentary shuttle buses will frequently run between both venues ONE DAY ONLY - Saturday so be sure to maximise your trade show visits.
Use Public Transport Victoria's Journey Planner for timetables and trip planning across all modes.
- Tram - Routes 96 and 109 stop at Stop 124A (Casino/MCEC), right at the Clarendon Street entrance. Routes 48 and 70 stop at Flinders Street (Stop D5), then a short walk up Clarendon Street to MCEC.
- Train - Alight at Southern Cross Station, then jump on the 96, 109, or 12 tram for a few stops to MCEC.
- Bus - Route 237 runs Mon - Fri via Southern Cross Station to Lorimer Street, about a 5-minute walk to MCEC.
By taxi or rideshare
Book for the Clarendon Street entrance - there are taxi ranks located across the road at Crown. 13 Cabs: 13 2227 Silver Service: 133 100
All three nearby car parks are managed by Wilson Parking, accessed via Normanby Road and open 24/7.
- Melbourne Exhibition Centre 1,060 undercover spaces, 2.2m height limit, entrance off Normanby Road
- South Wharf 550 open-air spaces, entrance off Normanby Road
- Freeway Car Park Under the Westgate Bridge on Munro Street, accessed via Normanby Road and Munro Street