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Your guide to Sydney’s markets

Take home fresh produce, vintage treasures or a one-off piece from an up-and-coming designer. There’s so much on offer at Sydney’s markets.

Paddington Markets. Image: Getty

For vintage finds, local arts and crafts

Paddington Markets

Paddington Markets is famed for launching the career of fashion designers such as Zimmermann and Lisa Ho, and host more than 150 stalls ranging from fashion, homewares, and art. It’s hard to leave empty handed.

365 Oxford Street, Paddington
Open every Saturday from 10am to 4pm

The Rocks Markets. Image: Cassandra Hannagan/Placemaking NSW
The Rocks Markets. Image: Cassandra Hannagan/Placemaking NSW

The Rocks Markets

With a backdrop of sandstone buildings and the harbour bridge, these are markets with a view. Head to the historic precinct on a weekend to check out stalls from talented local makers, chefs and artisans. You can also catch a free yoga class. Bring a picnic rug and sit under the shade of the bridge.

George Street and Playfair Street, The Rocks
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm

Kirribilli Markets

Kirribilli Markets are a cult favourite amongst the fashion set: renowned for second-hand designer clothing. Held twice a month, the second Sunday focuses on fashion, art and design while the fourth Saturday of the month features a bit of everything.

Burton Street, Kirribilli
Open the second and fourth weekend of the month from 8:30am till 3pm

Bondi Farmers Market and Bondi Market

Every weekend there are 2 markets on offer at Bondi Beach Public School.

The Saturday market is all about fresh produce and gourmet eats. Find seasonal fruits and veg, organically grown meat and poultry, just-picked flowers, artisanal breads, homemade jams, farmstead cheeses, seafood, olive oils, herbs, spices and more.

The Sunday market is best for trinket lovers. It boasts an array of local designer clothing, handmade jewellery, art, homewares, records and everything vintage. The best part? The markets are right next to Bondi Beach. Wander through the markets on your way home from a dip in the ocean. What a way to spend a weekend!

Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell Parade, Bondi
Open Saturdays 9am to 1pm, Sundays from 10am to 4pm

All about fresh produce and gourmet eats

Carriageworks Farmers Markets
Carriageworks Farmers Markets

Carriageworks Farmers Market, Eveleigh

Culinary enthusiasts flock to Carriageworks Farmers Market every Saturday for fresh seasonal produce, gourmet cheese and butter, beautifully cured meats and other delicious eats and treats. All products on offer have been produced in NSW. The markets are curated by acclaimed chef Mike McEnearney and follow a strict market charter to ensure quality and to uphold its connection to growers and producers.

245 Wilston Street, Eveleigh
Open every Saturday from 8am to 1pm

Oxford Street Farmers' Market, Taylor Square, Darlinghurst

Oxford Street Farmers' Market brings organic food, fresh produce, retail gems & coffee to the Rainbow Precinct every Saturday morning. The popular Friday Night markets at Taylor Square return from September 2026.

Taylor Square, 136 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Open every Saturday from 8am to 2pm

Chinatown Night Market, Haymarket

In the heart of Chinatown is one of Sydney’s most popular late-night shopping spots. Food stalls and lanterns will take food lovers on a journey with tastes from Hong Kong to Hanoi, with yum cha, teppanyaki, takoyaki, sushi, sichuan, pho and more.

As upgrades continue on Dixon Street, the markets have temporarily moved to a location near the Paddy's Market light rail.

Corner of Harbour and Hay streets, Haymarket
Open every Friday from 4pm to 11pm

Sydney Fish Markets. Image: Grainer Films/Sydney Fish Markets
Sydney Fish Markets. Image: Grainer Films/Sydney Fish Markets

Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont

The new Sydney Fish Market is a seafood lover’s dream. The impressive site is fresh seafood, speciality retail and waterfront dining all under one roof. Upgrade your standard fish and chips to a freshly caught seafood feast including prawns, lobster, scallops, and beer-battered flathead at Sydney Fish Market. The venue is also home to the Seafood Cooking School.

1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Open Sunday to Thursday 7am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday 7am to 12am

Kings Cross Markets

It’s food galore at Kings Cross Market. Arrive with an empty stomach – there’s heaps of food to choose from – and a big basket ready to stock up on fresh flowers (including lots of natives), handmade goodies, organic fruit and veg, delicious cakes, bacon and egg rolls and Syrian specialties.

Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay Street, Potts Point
Open every Saturday from 9am to 2pm

Hay Street Markets

For a completely different market experience visit Hay Street Market – a day-to-night foodie destination with happy hours, DJs and more than 48 traders set in the iconic Paddy’s Markets precinct.

Hay Street, Haymarket
Open Wednesday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm, Sundays 8am to 6pm

Want more?

From Maroubra to Barangaroo, to the Le Marche French Markets at the Entertainment Quarter find more market listings to enjoy this weekend.

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Published 9 December 2019, updated 19 May 2026