Sydney❜s Top Christmas Markets to Get Into the Holiday Spirit
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If you love giving unique and handmade gifts over the festive season, the best Christmas markets in Sydney are calling your name!
Along with being a great spot to go on a jolly Chrissy shopping spree, Sydney's Christmas markets double the festive cheer with live entertainment, fresh foods, European-inspired treasures, artisanal gifts galore, and maybe even a visit from Santa and his elves!
The Best Christmas Markets in Sydney 2024
1. Carriageworks Christmas Markets
It wouldn't be Christmas without stopping off at the legendary Carriageworks Markets! Get ready to shop till you drop with over 100 incredible vendors offering all the festive essentials for feasting, gifting, and entertaining.
From your favourite Farmers Market stalls to special guest vendors, elevate your Yuletide feasts with chocolates, pickles, preserves, wines, spirits, and more. Plus, enjoy delicious treats, FBi DJs spinning festive tunes, and plenty of fun entertainment for the whole family.
Where: 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
When: 21 December 2024 | 8 am to 3 pm
2. Homegrown Christmas at The Rocks
Against the illuminated Sydney Harbour Bridge backdrop, roam the quaint cobbled streets of this historic precinct for all your festive goods at The Rocks Christmas Market.
Among all the entertainment, art installations, and yummy food, there'll be artisanal gifts galore - from wooden toys and handcrafted jewellery to locally made Christmas decorations and more. There are also lovely tinsel-adorned stores to visit!
Where: Playfair Street, The Rocks
When: 15 November to 25 December 2024
3. Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is the perfect family-friendly event to get into the festive spirit this year, with over 150 producers set to showcase the best in artisan food, wine, and curated products for gifting and styling.
You can expect the finest fresh produce, meats, cheeses, dips, baked delights, specialty drinks, and festive gifts. It's your one-stop shop for all things delicious this season so don't miss it!
Where: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
When: 22-24 November 2024
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4. Martin Place Christmas Markets
The City of Sydney and Martin Place won't just be lighting up Sydney's iconic Christmas tree this year, they're also bringing the festive cheer with the second installment of the Martin Place Christmas Markets.
Last year there were over 40 festive stalls lining Martin Place with loads of Christmas goodies, treats, food, and more! Bring the family along to ogle at Sydney's largest Christmas tree (with over 300 baubles!) before browsing your favourite stalls and enjoying the festive merriment. It's going to be a night to remember.
Where: Martin Place, Sydney CBD
When: 28, 29, 30 November and 1 December, and then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31 December 2024
5. Hawkesbury Country Market
Hawkesbury Showground is bringing the country charms this season with the Hawkesbury Country Market.
Held inside the famous giant shed at Hawkesbury Showground, the country market will run from 3 pm to 9 pm, so shoppers will have the chance to enjoy both day and night-time festivities. Food trucks, live music, boutique market stalls, carols by candlelight and even a visit from Santa are on the agenda.
Where: Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon
When: 23 November 2024 from 3-9 pm
24 November 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm
6. Rhodes Christmas Festival
Celebrate Christmas in the heart of Rhodes at The Rhodes Christmas Festival.
A family-friendly day out is on the agenda in the picturesque Rhodes Foreshore Park. Enjoy waterfront views as you peruse stall upon stall of your favourite Chrissie finds, plus, dig into fresh produce, savoury treats, and sweet goods.
Where: Rhodes Foreshore Park
When: Saturday 23 November 2024 10 am to 4 pm
7. The Enchanted Market
Westfield Bondi is transforming into a magical Christmas wonderland this festive season.
Level 6 of Westfield Bondi Junction will be transformed into The Enchanted Christmas Market from 28 November for 3 marvellous weeks of gifts, treats, baubles, food, entertainment, and more.
Where: Level 6, Westfield Bondi Junction
When: 28 November to 22 December 2024 | Open Thursday to Sunday
8. European Market
Ashfield will once again come alive for the annual European Market.
Run by the Ashfield Polish Club, this is the market to bookmark if you're keen to experience the feel of a traditional Northern Hemisphere Christmas. Enjoy a day filled with winter festivities, live entertainment, delicious food, crafts and other wares. With more than 25 festive stalls to peruse including our friends Fragrant Flames, Capella & Co, Hanna’s Hobby, Tiny Town Ceramics, Polish Design Store, and more – there's a Christmas treat for anyone!
Where: Grand Salon of The Polish Club Ashfield, 182 Liverpool Rd
When: 1 December 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm
9. St Ives Christmas Market
Another festive market on the North Shore, the St Ives Christmas Market will be taking over St Ives Showground but for two days only so you'd better get in quick!
Artisan stalls, boutique retailers, local makers, and emerging brands will be on display in this relatively new market that's sure to be a hit for the whole family. Don't forget to stop off for a play at the super fun St Ives Playground that's also at the Showground.
Where: 450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
When: 7 December 2024 from 3-9 pm
8 December 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm
10. Ryde Christmas Market
Ryde Wharf Markets has a reputation for being one of the best weekend markets in Sydney, so you can imagine how excited we are that they're bringing a festive Christmas market to town this year!
In true Christmas style, you can expect plenty of market cheer with stallholders selling lots of interesting ceramics, fashion, clothing, blankets and throws, knitted and wooden toys for babies and children, amazing jewellery, funky plants and handmade useful wooden household objects.
Where: Anderson Park, Belmore St and Rothesay Ave, Meadowbank
When: 8 December 2024 | 10 am to 4 pm
11. Mosman's Christmas Night Market
A quality art and craft market located in the heart of one of Sydney’s finest shopping precincts, Mosman's Christmas Night Market boasts 150 art and craft stalls, with gourmet food, musical entertainment, and a lively, yuletide atmosphere.
Where: Mosman Square and Village Green, Spit Junction
When: 12 December 2024 | 4.30 pm to 9 pm
12. Le Jolly Christmas Market
If you can't fly to Europe this season, let Europe come to you at the famous Le Jolly Market!
Celebrate 9 nights of festivities and food at Belmore Park with over 35 charming wooden huts (aka market stalls) showcasing a curated selection of handmade products, including artisanal gifts, gourmet goods, and boutique distilleries and wineries offering samples and direct sales.
Where: Belmore Park next to Central Station
When: 13-21 December 2024
Cost: FREE entry
13. Kirribilli Markets
With approximately 220 stalls of new, second-hand fashion, antiques and collectables, bric-a-brac and homewares, you will find pretty much anything at this market! With an extra market just before Christmas, Kirribilli General Market is a great place to find those last-minute gifts for any budget.
Where: Alfred Street S, Milsons Point
When: 14 December 2024 | 8.30 am to 3 pm
14. Moore Park Markets
Enjoy Christmas under the canopy at Moore Park's Christmas Markets.
The Entertainment Quarter will be pulling out all the jolly stops for their annual market with stall upon stall of festive finds, including unique gifts, fresh foods, Christmas carols, activities, live entertainment, and plenty more.
Where: Entertainment Quarter
When: 15 December 2024 | 9 am to 3 pm
15. Cronulla Markets
Also known as The Shire Christmas Markets, Cronulla's Christmas Market is back in 2024 with all of the joy and festivities you've come to expect.
Head down to Don Luca Reserve from Saturday to Sunday the 16th and 17th of November to peruse the over 150 stalls selling fresh produce, gifts, homewares, crafts, plants, and plenty more. The open-air event will also have live music and family-friendly entertainment.
Where: Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla
When: 16-17 November 2024 | 10 am to 4 pm
16. Green Square
Paint the town red at Green Square this Christmas when it's transformed into a market wonderland!
Celebrating all things Christmas, the Green Square Christmas Market will have Christmas lights, live music, and loads of market stalls full of unique, locally crafted Christmas treats.
Grab a bite from the cool food trucks and enjoy the yuletide vibes - Santa might even make an appearance!
Where: Green Square Plaza, 355 Botany Road, Zetland
When: 21 December 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm
17. Sydney Fish Markets Seafood Marathon
The Sydney Fish Makets' famous 36-hour Seafood Marathon is back in 2024!
Grab your eskys and get ready to load up on all the seafood you can handle for a very tasty Christmas in Sydney! The 36-Hour Seafood Marathon sees the Sydney Fish Markets open their doors for 36 hours straight from 5 am on the 23 December to 5 pm on Christmas Eve when over 350 tonnes of seafood is expected to fly out the door - wowser!
Where: Corner Pyrmont Bridge Rd and Bank St, Pyrmont
When: 23-24 December 2024
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