Soak up the sunshine at Sydney’s best markets. Whether you’re on the hunt for a bargain, a meal, one-off artisan goods, vintage fashion or produce straight from the farm, there’s a market that fits the bill.
Inner city markets you must visit
The Rocks Market
Location: George Street, The Rocks
Go here for: Locally made trinkets in a charming location
When: Friday to Sunday
Getting there: The Rocks is a short walk from Circular Quay, Barangaroo and Wynard station or the light rail.
Every weekend, the cobbled laneways of The Rocks transforms into a bustling marketplace with locally made art, one-off homewares and live music performances. Come hungry and sample the many food stalls serving up everything from artisan gelato to buttery crepes, and fuel up for a trek around local attractions like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. For a quieter visit, pop by The Rocks Market on a Friday for a smaller market or on Sundays for a free yoga session.
The Rocks Markets, The Rocks
Hay St Market
Location: Hay Street, Haymarket
Go here for: Late night browsing
When: Wednesday to Sunday
Getting there: A five-minute walk from Central or a light rail ride which stops right at the market's door.
The indoor food hub, Hay St Market, is a one-stop dining destination with 48 outlets serving bites from around the world. Take advantage of its late-night hours and stop by after work for drinks and a meal – there's banh mi, Mexican street food, oysters and an 11-hour smoked barbecue beef brisket pie on the menu – or save your visit for a family-fun weekend outing. Located inside Paddy’s Market at Haymarket, a city fixture for more than 150 years, you’ll find hundreds of stalls selling everything from fresh fruit to electronics. Make sure you allow enough time to tackle both.
Hay St Market in Chinatown, Haymarket
Top neighbourhood markets
Bondi Markets
Location: Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
Go here for: New wardrobe finds
When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Getting there: From Central, you’ll need to hop two buses or take the train to Bondi Junction and a bus from there. Driving is easiest with on-street parking available.
Two markets take over Bondi Public School every weekend. On Saturday, the Bondi Farmers Market brings growers, bakers, providores and more to the beach. Stock up on NSW’s best fresh produce for the week ahead. On Sunday, local artists and designers set up shop at Bondi Markets to showcase their work at the very place local brands like Lover, Sass & Bide and Samatha Wills got their start. If you’re not browsing for the next up-and-comer, dig into the tables of vintage fashion where you’re sure to unearth some treasures.
Bondi Farmers Market, Bondi - Credit: Bondi Farmers Market
Paddington Markets
Location: The grounds of the Uniting Church on Oxford Street
Go here for: Budding fashion brands
When: Every Saturday
Getting there: From Central, the 440 bus will get you directly there. On-street parking is also available.
One of Sydney’s oldest open-air markets, Paddington Markets has long been a magnet for stylish people. Its many racks of vintage clothing and handmade pieces are the reason why it’s dubbed Sydney’s fashion market. And fittingly so, as it’s the birthplace of Zimmerman, By Johnny and Dinosaur Designs. Held every Saturday in the grounds of the Uniting Church on Oxford Street, you’ll find it right beside one of the city’s most famous shopping strips, a great place to continue bargain hunting.
Paddington Markets, Paddington
Glebe Markets
Location: Glebe Public School
Go here for: A little bit of everything
When: Every Saturday
Getting there: There are several buses from Central that can take you directly there or you can park on the surrounding streets.
Situated just off Glebe Point Road, this Saturday market is an inner-west gem. For more than three decades it's been taking over Glebe Public School with racks, tables and bargain bins filled with craft goods and collectables well-worth dedicating hours to dig through. If you’re not snatching up a new indoor plant to take home, you’ve likely struck gold at the old-school film camera section or located the perfect graphic tee. Before you head off, order up a snack – there’s bagels, pastries and chips on a stick, to name a few – and settle in for live music sets on the grass.
Glebe Markets, Glebe - Credit: James Horan
Rozelle Collectors Market
Location: Rozelle Public School
Go here for: Collectables and vintage goods
When: Saturdays
Getting there: There are many public transport routes to get you to these markets, with a roughly 25-minute journey from Central. There are also public parking lots nearby.
As the name suggests, Rozelle Collectors Markets is packed with pre-loved wares. Every Saturday, stallholders turn the school yard of Rozelle Public School into a destination for tourists and locals alike. Whether you’re after bric-a-brac, vintage clothing or other antiquities including furniture, records and books, this long-standing institution is where you’ll find it.
Rozelle Collectors Markets, Rozelle - Credit: James Horan
Kirribilli Markets
Location: Alfred Street South, Milsons Point
Go here for: Harbour views and unexpected finds
When: The first and second Sunday and the third Saturday of every month
Getting there: Take the T1 from Central to Milsons Point and walk two minutes.
With 50 years of history and more than 200 stalls, Kirribilli Markets is a true Sydney landmark. Set beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Alfred Street and inside the historic Bradfield Tunnel, the markets are worth visiting for the location alone but if you turn up with an empty bag, you're bound to leave with it full of everything from pre-loved fashion and plants to fresh fruit and vegetables.
Kirribilli Markets, Kirribilli - Credit: Kirribilli Markets
Manly Markets
Location: The Corso
Go here for: Handcrafted trinkets and a dip in the ocean
When: Saturday and Sundays
Getting there: Take the ferry to Manly and walk the short distance to The Corso, or park your car in the two-hour underground council parking stations nearby.
On Saturday and Sunday, head to Manly for a dip in the ocean and a trawl through the beachside suburb's busy arts and craft market. Taking over the area’s famed Corso, you can sort through handcrafted jewellery, cute kids’ clothes and original artwork at Manly Markets. Flanking the stalls are cafes, bakeries and all-round great spots to eat but if you visit on a Sunday, save your appetite for the fresh produce market that runs off The Corso.
Manly Fresh Produce Markets, Manly - Credit: Manly Fresh Produce Markets
Farmers markets & fresh produce
Carriageworks Farmers Market
Location: 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
Go here for: The snack stalls
When: Saturdays
Getting there: Carriageworks is a short walk from Redfern Station or reachable with several bus routes. On-street parking can be found nearby.
One of the best ways you can spend a Saturday morning is feasting on a tantalizing selection of food at Carriageworks Farmers Market. Expect fresh juice, coffee carts, crumpets and pastries from cult bakeries like Flour and Stone and AP Bread – this was one of the first places they ever appeared. Some of the region’s finest growers and makers are here every week selling quality fruit, vegetables, cheeses, fish, condiments and flowers. Better still, the market has strict rules in place to ensure the authenticity of every item is top-notch.
Carriageworks Farmers Market, Redfern
Sydney Fish Market
Location: 1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Go here for: Fresh seafood, cooking classes and behind-the-scenes tours
When: Open everyday
Getting there: There are 400 car parks at the site, but the best way to visit is via bus or the light rail – with a new ferry slated to open in 2027.
The new Sydney Fish Market has officially opened its doors, offering double the retail space of the old fish market in a spectacular new building housing more than 40 outlets, from casual takeaway and fishmongers to premium waterfront restaurants. Of course, the star attraction is the seafood. Think freshly shucked oysters, huge po' boys, fresh lobster, buckets of king prawns and plenty of cooked-to-order treats straight from the tank. Linger longer to enjoy a cooking class with the Sydney Seafood School, or join one of the excellent immersive tours on offer, such as the Behind-The-Scenes Tour, which gives visitors auction floor access, or the Taste of Sydney Fish Market Tour, perfect for sampling different vendor specialties.
Sydney Fish Market, Glebe
Marrickville Organic Food & Farmers Market
Location: Addison Road Community Centre
Go here for: Fresh produce
When: Every Sunday
Getting there: There are several direct bus routes from Central or you can take the train to Stanmore and walk about 15 minutes. Parking is also available on-site for a small fee.
This farmers market in the yard of a heritage-listed community centre pulls a crowd every Sunday for its fresh and organic produce. Spend a sunny morning shuffling between the colourful stalls and filling your tote with ripe fruit, French cheese, fresh flowers, chunky cookies and so much more you’ll need a second bag. There’s plenty more to discover if your pantry at home is already full, including plants, homewares, clothes and eco-friendly products.
Marrickville Organic Food & Farmers Market, Marrickville - Credit: Stephen D Choularton
Parramatta Farmers Market
Location: Centenary Square
Go here for: A mid-week grocery shop
When: Wednesdays
Getting there: Take the T1 from Central Station and walk about five-minutes to the market, or park in one of the 24-hour parking stations around the CBD.
If you’ve got a few hours to spare on Wednesdays, make your way to Centenary Square for Parramatta Farmers Market, where local growers and artisan makers come together in one bustling, family-friendly destination. Browse stalls piled high with fresh fruit, vegetables, small-batch honey, cheese and charcuterie, and good luck walking past the bucketfuls of flowers without grabbing a bunch to-go. Visiting from the city? Before you pop in for a shop, make a day of it with our guide.
Parramatta Farmers Market, Parramatta
Night markets
Chinatown Night Market
Location: Alongside the Paddy’s Market Light Rail Stop on the corner of Harbour Street and Hay Street
Go here for: Asian street food
When: Friday nights
Getting there: A seven-minute walk from Central or direct light rail to Paddy’s Market. There are 600 parking spots in the nearby Market City Car Park.
As the sun sets on Friday nights, the vendors at Chinatown Night Market set up their stalls to expats and locals in the mood for yum cha, mango pancakes, fluffy roti canai and takoyaki. Amid the hustle and bustle and paper lantern-lit streets, you’ll forget you’re tucked away in the middle of Sydney and not in the backstreets of Hong Kong or Hanoi. As you wander, graze on bites and shop tech gadgets and cute jewellery along the way.
Chinatown Night Market, Chinatown
Burwood Chinatown Night Markets
Location: Burwood
Go here for: Buzzing nightlight and diverse food options
When: Thursday to Sunday
Getting there: Take the train to Burwood station or a bus along Railway Pde or Burwood Road. There are also public car parks, but they fill up fast on weekends.
In Sydney’s second Chinatown, the buzzing Burwood Night Markets pop up on Thursday to Sunday nights from 5pm. Choose from Vietnamese pho, fluffy bao buns, crispy Chinese pork, Japanese takoyaki and Korean street food. Once you’ve eaten your fill, have some fun in the dance zone (with a big mirror to check out your moves) or belt out a tune in one of the karaoke booths.
Burwood Chinatown, Burwood
Annual markets & events
Blak Markets
Location: La Perouse Museum
Go here for: Authentic Aboriginal artwork
When: Quarterly
Getting there: The closest bus stop to La Perouse Museum is Anzac Parade Terminus. You can also park around the Anzac Parade Loop, however, spots are limited.
Sydney’s beloved Blak Markets take place quarterly at La Perouse Museum. Spend a day wandering the stalls packed with Aboriginal artwork, beauty products, jewellery, homewares and bush food and learn about the oldest continuing culture in the world. Stick around for the rest of the program which includes dance, singing and weaving workshops, and if you arrive early enough, you’ll catch the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. The markets are 100% Aboriginal-owned and -operated, which means the profits go back into Aboriginal communities, and you have the guarantee of authenticity.
Blak Markets, La Perouse
National Indigenous Art Fair
Location: The Cutaway, Barangaroo
Go here for: Aboriginal art from around the country
When: Three days during NAIDOC Week in July
Getting there: Barangaroo station is a one-minute walk away.
Taking over the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay during NAIDOC Week each July, the National Indigenous Art Fair is a celebration of Aboriginal creativity. Remote art centres from around the country bring works to sell, showcasing the distinctive styles and traditions of their region. The fair ensures that all pieces are authentic and that all money goes directly to the artists. You can also enjoy performances, bush foods, discussion panels and a community weaving circle.
National Indigenous Art Fair, The Rocks
FAQs
What are the best markets to visit in Sydney?
What are the best markets to visit in Sydney?
These are some of the best markets in Sydney:
Which markets in Sydney are dog-friendly?
Which markets in Sydney are dog-friendly?
- Take your dog (on lead) to these Sydney markets:
Do Sydney markets accept credit cards or cash only?
Do Sydney markets accept credit cards or cash only?
Most markets will accept both credit cards and cash, however it’s a good idea to bring some cash with you as there are exceptions.
What time do most Sydney markets open and close?
What time do most Sydney markets open and close?
Most Sydney markets are held on the weekend and open between 8am and 10am, then close around 3pm or 4pm. Night markets tend to open from 4pm or 5pm and run until 10pm.
Is there parking available near popular Sydney markets?
Is there parking available near popular Sydney markets?
Yes, most markets have parking available. However, it is best to take public transport to access Hay St Market at Paddy’s Markets in Haymarket, Chinatown Night Market, Kirribilli Markets, Manly Markets and The Rocks Markets. The markets in Burwood and Parramatta are also easily reached from the CBD by public transport.
Where can I find vegan food at Sydney markets?
Where can I find vegan food at Sydney markets?
Many markets feature stalls selling vegan food including:
Where are the best vintage markets in Sydney?
Where are the best vintage markets in Sydney?
The best markets for vintage shopping are:
