[1][2] Located along Hobart's historic waterfront, the market stretches the length of Salamanca Place, flanked by Georgian sandstone warehouses that now house galleries, cafes, and boutiques.

The market features over 350 stalls offering a diverse range of locally made products, including hand-worked glass, Tasmanian timbers, bespoke jewellery, stylish clothing, organic produce, original artworks, ceramics, leather goods, handcrafted cheeses, breads, wines, spirits, and a variety of hot foods.

The historic sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place add to the charm, while the nearby waterfront provides a picturesque backdrop for visitors strolling through the market.

Between 1987 and 2014, Arauco Libre performed live at Salamanca Market every Saturday, playing traditional music from the Andean region of South America, including northern Chile, Argentina, Perú, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Their repertoire included folk, traditional, dance, and carnival tunes, performed with instruments such as the siku (pan pipes), quena (bamboo flute), bombo (drum), charango (ten-string mandolin/guitar), and chakj’chas (shakers).

[3] The concept of a community market in Salamanca Place was first proposed to Alderman John Clemente in 1971 by the National Council of Women Tasmania, led by President Grace Montgomery.

In October 2024, the Hobart City Council faced public opposition over a proposal to remove the iconic London plane trees lining Salamanca Place to accommodate market expansion and pedestrian flow.