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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.

Carriageworks Farmers Market

Green Square Market
Green Square Market

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

Green Square Market, Zetland

Come down to Green Square Market for breakfast, brunch or lunch and do your weekly grocery shop at the same time.

This market features 50 food-forward stalls: fresh fruit and veg, baked goods, meat and seafood, cheese, wine and spirits, international gourmet foods and plenty more.

There's also artisan products – homewares, fashion and gifts. And kids' activities and live music.

Green Square Plaza, Zetland

Open every Saturday from 8am to 2pm

Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont

A seafood lover’s dream. Upgrade your standard fish and chips to a freshly caught seafood feast including prawns, lobster, scallops, and beer-battered flathead at Sydney Fish Market. You can either eat at the market, or take a short stroll to Pirrama Park and enjoy the waterfront views. The venue also houses the Seafood Cooking School.

Corner Pyrmont Bridge Road and Bank Street, Pyrmont

Open every day from 7am to 4pm

Fresh produce is the drawcard of the Bondi Farmers Market. Photo: Adam Hollingworth / City of Sydney
Fresh produce is the drawcard of the Bondi Farmers Market. Photo: Adam Hollingworth / City of Sydney

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

Kirribilli Markets

Kirribilli Markets are a cult favourite amongst the fashion set: renowned for secondhand 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

Find the work of artisans at Paddington Markets. Photo: Anna Kucera / City of Sydney
Find the work of artisans at Paddington Markets. Photo: Anna Kucera / City of Sydney

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

Dixon Street Gates in Chinatown. Photo: Abril Felman / City of Sydney
Dixon Street Gates in Chinatown. Photo: Abril Felman / City of Sydney

Chinatown Night Market

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.

Dixon and Little Hay Street, Haymarket

Open every Friday from 4pm to 11pm

The Rocks Markets

With a background 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

Marrickville markets

Bring the whole family to Marrickville organic food markets. There is face painting, a jumping castle and pony rides to keep kids occupied. While they’re having a blast doing that, treat yourself to an organic coffee and enjoy everything from Nutella scrolls to vegan desserts to triple-cheese toasties.

142 Addison Road, Marrickville

Open every Sunday from 9am till 3pm

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

Rozelle Collector Markets

For 2 decades, this open-air market has built a reputation as one of Sydney’s favourite spots to find pre-loved, vintage and antique clothes and bric-a-brac. There’s also delicious food and live music.

Got some things of your own to rehome? Skip the garage sale, and book a casual stall.

Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling Street, Rozelle

Open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm

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Published 9 December 2019, updated 31 July 2024