The day when we all get to sit around and gorge ourselves with pavlova is right around the corner—and in the lead-up, Sydney/Eora gets to enjoy a bunch of festive Christmas markets.
Whether you’re treating yourself, shopping for gifts, or just want to get into the Christmas spirit, Urban List has you covered. Here are the best Christmas markets in Sydney in 2024 for shopping, eating, and spending time with family and friends.
Cambridge Christmas Markets
Various locations
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Cambridge Markets are known for serving monstrous Christmas extravaganzas and this year they’re upping the ante again. Throughout late November and December, Cambridge's Christmas markets will pop up all over Sydney, so there won’t be one far from your doorstep.
Each market will feature the yearly mix of boutique stallholders in addition to emerging retailers, artists, live music and food stalls (all offering their own Christmas specialties, of course).
Cronulla Christmas market
When: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November, 10am–4pm
Where: Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla
Rhodes Christmas Festival
When: Saturday 23 November, 10am–4pm
Where: Rhodes Foreshore Park, Rhodes
Parramatta Christmas Market
When: Thursday 28 November, 3.30pm–7.30pm
Where: Centenary Square, Parramatta
Double Bay Christmas Festival
When: Saturday 30 November, 11am–8pm
Where: Steyne Park, Double Bay
randwick racecourse christmas festival
When: Friday 6 December, 1.30pm–7.30pm
Where: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick
Ryde Christmas Market
When: Sunday 8 December, 10am–4pm
Where: Anderson Place, Meadowbank
Burwood Christmas Market
When: Saturday 14 December, 12pm–9pm
Where: Burwood Park, Burwood
Green Square Christmas Market
When: Saturday 21 December, 10am–4pm
Where: Green Square Plaza, Green Square
Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
Carriageworks, Eveleigh | Friday 22–Sunday 24 November, 2024
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The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is hitting Sydney again in 2024. Expect 150 local producers offering the best of artisan food and wine, as well as curated products for gifting.
In true Good Food & Wine Show form, you can also expect festive cooking demos from leading chefs and producers, a pop-up bar with seasonal cocktails, and free Secret Sips Sessions by Wine Selectors showcasing silly season drops and festive party pairings. Learn more about the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market and buy tickets from $15 online.
Martin Place Christmas Markets
Martin Place, Sydney CBD | 28 November–1 December, then Thursdays–Saturdays until 21 December, 2024
Sydney’s enchanting Christmas market in Martin Place will pop up again in 2024, spreading Christmas cheer and opps for finding the perfect Christmas gifts, conveniently running across a few nights weekly until Christmas.
Taking place under a twinkling illuminated canopy, the Martin Place Christmas Markets will have a curated selection of artisan market stalls, plus food stalls offering festive favourites and street food picks for everyone.
Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market
Woollahra Hotel, 116 Queen Street, Woollahra | Thursday 28 November, from 4pm
Shop from more than 20 local businesses at Woollahra Hotel’s annual Christmas market. There’ll be unique holiday decorations, festive treats, special crafts, and customised gifts, plus Christmas cocktails and live music bringing the Christmas vibes.
Stalls include Woollahra Bookshop, Victor Churchill, Dogs in Town and Russell Prescott Art—see the full list and plan your market night out online.
The Jolly Market
Belmore Park, Haymarket | Friday 13–Sunday 22 December, 2024
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After an incredible third instalment last year, Sydney will once again get the Christmas market it truly deserves: a Euro-inspired Christmas market, complete with wooden chalets with artisan Christmas gifts to browse, pop-up French wine bars including a Champagne and oyster bar, melted cheese stations and twinkling lights—and entry is totally free.
After browsing the market stalls and ticking off your present shopping, load up on duck confit sandwiches, cheesy fondue, lobster rolls, and crème brulée washed down with French and Aussie wines or a festive sangria from one of the pop-up bars (including one dedicated to sparkling).
There'll be live music including Christmas jazz classics and carols at the base of the giant Christmas tree soundtracking every evening. See the full lineup of shopping and dining stalls online.
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Carriageworks Christmas Market
Carriageworks, Eveleigh | Saturday 21 December, 2024: 8am–3pm
Image credit: Carriageworks | Jacquie Manning
Take one last chance to pick up delicious goodies and gifts for Christmas Day and Carriageworks' annual Christmas Market. The special edition of the weekly market will have fresh produce, food-related gifts and festive feasting essentials including the best quality fresh produce, meats, cheeses, dips, baked goods, specialty drinks and festive blooms for the ultimate Christmas lunch at home.
Loads of ready-to-eat options will be on offer for some early feasting, plus live music for fun festive vibes. See the full lineup of stallholders and start making your shopping list online.
Mosman Christmas Night Market
Mosman Square and Village Green, Spit Junction | Thursday 12 December, 2024: 4.30pm–9pm
The Mosman Christmas Night Market will have more than 100 stalls selling classic artisan goods perfect for Christmas gifting, including homewares, jewellery, textiles and ceramics, as well as eco-friendly and Fair-Trade goods, with food pop-ups and family entertainment too.
The North Shore night market’s true appeal lies in its fairy-lit setting, making it impossible to not feel jolly. It’s perfect for families or anyone looking to soak up the spirit of Christmas. More info is here.
Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon
Bank Street, Pyrmont | Monday 23–Tuesday 24 December, 2024
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Forget carol concerts, artisan Christmas markets and mince pies—anyone hosting a proper Christmas lunch or dinner knows that the Sydney Fish Markets are the place to be.
As always, the market will be open for a whopping 36-Hour Seafood Marathon in the lead-up to Christmas Eve, from 5am on Monday right through to 5pm on Tuesday—allowing you to nab all the Sydney rock oysters and prawns for Christmas Day, sans the risk of losing a limb in the process.
Editor's note: The following Sydney Christmas markets haven't been confirmed for 2024 yet.
The Rocks Christmas Markets
George Street and Playfair Street, The Rocks | Saturdays (10am–6pm) and Sundays (10am–5pm) until 24 December
Image credit: The Rocks | Anna Kucera
Browse unique gifts from a huge range of local makers and artisans at The Rocks Christmas Markets. You can purchase hampers to fill up with goodies from $15, and have gifts wrapped for $2 in support of OzHarvest, and enjoy global and seasonal food and drink pop-ups to fuel your shopping.
While you're in the area, don't miss the seven-metre-tall Christmas tree adorned with custom Australian native decorations by First Nations artist Shelby Rae Kschenka. Learn more about the Christmas markets and festive events in The Rocks here.
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