The holiday season is inching closer and we’re already mapping out our shopping plans. Sydney’s vibrant Christmas markets offer a delightful blend of holiday decorations, seasonal treats, Christmas Candlelight concerts, customised gifts, and all the cosy vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for artisanal decor or simply craving a holiday dessert, it’s time to join in on the merrymaking and treat yourself and your loved ones to something special. From Mosman to The Rocks, here are some of the best Christmas markets in Sydney to check out this year.
1. Martin Place Christmas Market
Martin Place is set to host its popular Christmas Market again after a successful run over the last few years. Expect live music, delicious hot food, and a jam‑packed line‑up of stalls selling homewares, festive products, gifts, and more, all set underneath a beautifully illuminated market canopy. Find more information here.
📍 Martin Place, Sydney CBD
🕒 Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 November, 11 am – 9:30 pm
🕒 Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 December, 11 am – 9:30 pm
🕒 Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 December, 11 am – 9:30 pm
🕒 Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 December, 11 am – 9:30 pm
2. Jolly Christmas Market
The Jolly Market is touted as Sydney’s biggest Christmas night market, and it returns to Circular Quay this year with over 120 stalls featuring gourmet food, local wines, and handmade gifts. Also on the cards this year is the Wine & Dine Village offering tastings and masterclasses from boutique wineries and distilleries. Plus, enjoy live music every night, festive lights, and a lively atmosphere by the water.
📍 Customs House, Circular Quay
🕒 December 11–21, 2025
Weekdays: 4 pm–10.30 pm
Weekends: 11 am–10.30 pm
3. The Rocks December Market
The Rocks’ Christmas market is the ideal one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs. Browse a variety of unique, handmade gifts from local artisans, along with festive treats and Australian-made goods. Plus, indulge in woodfired pizzas, handmade chocolate, and other holiday treats. Add to that a picturesque harbourside location and plenty of historical charm, and you’ve got yourself the perfect weekend out.
📍 George Street and Playfair Street, The Rocks
🕒 December 5-21, 2025
4. Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon
The yearly Sydney Fish Market Seafood Marathon has been a Christmas tradition and a summer fixture in Sydney for over 20 years. This year, you’ll find an impressive range of seafood, including prawns and oysters, along with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and wine for your holiday feasts. It’s the perfect place to stock up for your Christmas celebrations. Find all the details here and start planning your visit.
📍 Corner Pyrmont Bridge Rd &, Bank St, Pyrmont
🕒 From December 23 until Christmas Eve — 5am to 5pm
5. Carriageworks Christmas Markets
Carriageworks is all set to bring back its Christmas and summer seasonal markets this December with an array of food-inspired giftware, artisanal ceramics, tableware, and festive essentials such as chocolates, wine, and more to get you ready for Christmas. It will take place for one day only, with over 100 exciting stallholders and baked goods on site.
📍 Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
🕒 Saturday, December 20, 8am to 3pm
6. Parramatta Christmas Markets
The streets of Western Sydney will light up this festive season with the delightful Parramatta Christmas Markets. Set to take over the CBD, the markets will feature a festive mix of activities, including face painting, hot food, visits from Santa Claus, and much more. Expect live entertainment, artisanal gifts, and an array of delicious seasonal treats to enjoy as you soak in the holiday spirit.
📍 Centenary Square, Parramatta
🕒 November 27
7. Kirribilli Markets
The Kirribilli Market is one of Sydney’s oldest and most popular markets. Get all your shopping done in one place with a stacked lineup of over 220 stalls featuring everything from recycled fashion to gifts, homewares, gourmet food, and a lot more. Find more information here.
📍 70-72 Alfred St S, Milsons Point
🕒 First and second Sunday and the fourth Saturday of the month, 8.30am to 3pm
8. Burwood Christmas Market
Shop for gifts, dive into delicious festive eats and drinks, and soak up the busy atmosphere of the suburb at Burwood Christmas Market, a day-long affair that promises a fun time for all.
📍 Burwood Park, Burwood
🕒 Saturday, December 13, 12pm to 9pm
9. Eat Drink Wentworth Point Christmas Market
Christmas lights under a starlit sky just hit different. If that’s your vibe, get excited for a cosy twilight market set to take place at Wentworth Point with curated shopping and delicious treats on the menu.
📍 Wentworth Point Town Centre, Wentworth Point
🕒 Saturday, December 20, 6pm to 10pm
10. Green Square Twilight Christmas Market
Green Square is set to host a lively Christmas market of its own. Twinkling lights, live music, and a variety of stalls filled with unique, locally made gifts are on the menu. Grab a bite from the food trucks, soak in the holiday atmosphere, and keep an eye out — Santa might just drop by.
📍 Green Square, Zetland
🕒 November 22, 5pm to 9pm
11. Christmas at the Cathedral
The Christmas lights display at St Mary’s Cathedral is one of Sydney’s most beloved holiday traditions. This year, the festivities will return with lights, carols, plenty of food and drink stalls, and stallholders selling holiday gifts.
📍 St Mary’s Cathedral, St Marys Rd, Sydney
🕒 December 17-25, 5.30pm to 10.30pm every night
12. Mosman Twilight Christmas Market
The Mosman Night Market is a vibrant art and craft market featuring over 110 stalls with unique handmade goods. Visitors can enjoy gourmet food, live music, and a lively atmosphere. For Christmas, the markets will hold a twilight edition promising an unforgettable evening for all.
📍 Mosman Square & Village Green, Spit Junction
🕒 Thursday, December 11, 4.30pm to 9pm
13. The Cannery Markets
The Cannery Markets are held monthly and feature over 45 stallholders in a warehouse-style space. Expect food, art, craft, jewellery, and much more in an intimate space.
📍 The Cannery, Roseberry
🕒 First Saturday and Sunday of the month
14. Mona Vale Christmas Market
Residents of the Northern Beaches can head down to the beachside Mona Vale Christmas market for last-minute Christmas shopping, rides, food, market stalls, and loads of fun for the whole family.
📍 Village Park, Mona Vale
🕒 December 13, 9am to 4pm
15. Christmas at Paddy’s Market
Paddy’s Markets are a must-visit all year round and a go-to for Sydneysiders on the hunt for local souvenirs, gifts, vegetables, and more. The Christmas edition of the popular markets typically includes gift wrapping, a roaming Santa Claus, festive tattoos, and much more. Find more details here.
📍Hay St, Haymarket
🕒 Yet to be announced
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