With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to start the festive season than with market hopping around the best Christmas markets in Sydney. From a traditional Euro fare to a seafood marathon, Sydney has plenty to keep you entertained this holiday season!
Le Jolly Market
Haymarket
Enjoy an authentic French Christmas market, complete with charming wooden chalet huts, nightly snowfall, gourmet food and sparkling lights reminiscent of Euro Christmas markets without leaving Sydney!
Enjoy your favourite French classics like lobster rolls, melted cheese, oysters with champagne dressing, and crème brulée and sip on a curated selection of French and Australian wines at five pop-up bars to the sound of Christmas jazz classics and carols beneath the Christmas tree each night from 7pm.
When: Friday 13 – Sunday 22 December, 5pm – 10:30pm
Where: Belmore Park, Haymarket
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Carriageworks Christmas Market
Eveleigh
Stock up on everything you need for the ultimate Christmas feast at the annual Carriageworks Christmas Market. This special one-day edition of the popular weekly market is your go-to for fresh seasonal produce, artisanal food gifts, and festive essentials.
Create a dream Christmas hamper with chocolates, pickles, preserves, wines, spirits, and more, and complete the holiday gift list with food-related giftware, such as handcrafted ceramics and tableware. A range of delicious ready-to-eat options will be on offer, and DJs will setting the joyful atmosphere with festive tunes.
The market also offers a variety of ready-to-eat options for some pre-holiday indulgence, along with live music to set the merry mood.
When: Saturday 21 December, 8am–3pm
Where: Carriageworks, Eveleigh
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Martin Place Christmas Market
CBD
With over 40 stalls filled with Christmas delights, treats, and gifts under the iconic Martin Place Christmas tree. The markets officially start Thursday 28th November and will run every Thursday to Sunday until the 21st December!
Expect a charming array of wreaths, candles, boutique wines, puddings, homewares and more while you feast on delicious food under the stunning 25 metre tree.
When: Launching 28 November – 1 December, then Thursdays–Saturdays until 21 December
Where: Martin Place, Sydney CBD
Price: Free Entry
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Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market
Woollahra
Kick off the holiday season with a festive evening at the Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market. Featuring over 20 local businesses, this annual celebration is the perfect spot to find bespoke holiday decorations, artisanal treats, handcrafted gifts, and unique crafts.
Expect stalls from local favourites like Woollahra Bookshop, Victor Churchill, Dogs in Town, and Russell Prescott Art. Explore the full lineup of vendors online and plan your market adventure.
When: Thursday 28 November, from 4pm
Where: Woollahra Hotel, 116 Queen Street, Woollahra
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Cambridge Christmas Markets
Get ready for a festive season like no other as the Cambridge Christmas Markets return to Sydney, spreading holiday cheer across the city. Known for their vibrant atmosphere and incredible variety, these markets will pop up in multiple locations throughout late November and December, ensuring there’s one close to you.
Expect a delightful blend of boutique stalls, up-and-coming retailers, local artists, live music, and delicious food offerings—each with their own holiday twist. Whether you're looking for unique gifts or indulging in festive treats, these markets have it all.
Here’s where you’ll find them:
Parramatta Christmas Market: Thursday 28 November, 3.30pm–7.30pm, Centenary Square, Parramatta
Double Bay Christmas Festival: Saturday 30 November, 11am–8pm, Steyne Park, Double Bay
Randwick Racecourse Christmas Festival: Friday 6 December, 1.30pm–7.30pm, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick
Ryde Christmas Market: Sunday 8 December, 10am–4pm, Anderson Place, Meadowbank
Burwood Christmas Market: Saturday 14 December, 12pm–9pm, Burwood Park, Burwood
Green Square Christmas Market: Saturday 21 December, 10am–4pm, Green Square Plaza, Green Square
Mosman Christmas Night Market
Mosman
Visit Mosman’s Christmas Night Market for 100 stalls of handmade gifts, eco-friendly finds, and festive food. Enjoy live music, family entertainment, and a fairy-lit setting with sparkling Christmas light-lined trees to soak up the holiday spirit.
Where: Mosman Square and Village Green, Spit Junction
When: Thursday 12 December, 4:30 pm to 9pm
The Rocks Christmas Markets
The Rocks
The Rocks Christmas markets are a Sydney staple where you can buy one of a kind gifts from local makers, enjoy live music, gourmet food stalls from across the globe and explore Christmas decorations in the historic Rocks district. This market will be on every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Eve.
Don’t miss the stunning seven-metre-tall Christmas tree, featuring custom Australian native decorations by First Nations artist Shelby Rae Kschenka.
When: Saturday 30 November – Sunday 22 December 2024
Where: George St and Playfair St, The Rocks
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36-Hour Seafood Marathon
Pyrmont
An Aussie Christmas is never complete without fresh seafood, so what better way to get the freshest and best seafood sorted than with a 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at the Sydney Fish Market.
Over 350 tonnes of seafood, including 120 tonnes of prawns and nearly 70,000 dozen oysters, are anticipated to be sold onsite for the holiday season.
You can also grab all your Christmas entertaining needs including fruit, veggies, fresh bread, quality meat, cheese, wine, dry goods and more at the market.
When: 5am Monday 23rd December until 5pm Tuesday 24th December
Where: Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont
Price: Free Entry
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Artisan Christmas Markets Glebe
Glebe
With over 60 artisanal stalls that offer distinctly unique handmade gifts and Christmas décor, from a Christmas wreath made from succulents, stunning glass ornaments, ceramics, candles, jewellery and more. The Artisan Christmas Markets Glebe are dedicated to showcasing local designers and makers, donating proceeds to local charities and schools.
When: Saturday 7 December, 10am – 3pm
Where: Dr H J Foley Rest Park, Glebe Point Road
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Christmas at the Cathedral
CBD
Experience the magic of the season at St Mary’s Cathedral, a cherished Sydney icon that comes alive each Christmas with a dazzling light display and festive atmosphere. From December 12 through Christmas Day, the cathedral square transforms into a vibrant holiday market featuring delicious food and drink stalls alongside unique holiday gift vendors.
Immerse yourself in the joy of carols, twinkling lights, and the festive buzz that makes this one of Sydney’s most-loved Christmas traditions. Entry is free, so gather your loved ones and soak up the holiday spirit under the glow of this stunning heritage landmark.
When: 12 – 25 December, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: St Mary’s Cathedral, St Marys Rd, Sydney
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