21 must-visit markets across Sydney

Visiting one, or some, of the best Sydney markets is the backbone of any Sydneysider’s weekend calendar.

Whether you’re stocking up on flowers or food, clothing or collectables, or simply craving some cracking community spirit, a vast collection of Sydney markets provides the ultimate remedy. Find your new favourite below.

Northern Beaches | Eastern Suburbs | North Shore | Inner West | North West and Western Suburbs | Inner City

Northern Beaches, Sydney markets

Laid-back and boasting some of the greatest outdoor locations, this northern peninsula of the city is a mostly sleepy stretch of paradise filled with excellent surfing, great coffee and plenty to explore.

1. The Beaches Market @ Palmy

When: The fourth Sunday of the month from 9am to 3pm

Away from the surf, there really is no better way to discover the true community essence of the Northern Beaches than by visiting the Beaches Market. More than 70 local stallholders gather at Governor Phillip Park to sell a variety of jewellery, fashions, arts, and crafts, homewares and books. There’s also local live music to bop along to as your shopping soundtrack, plus a playground for kids to cut loose on.

Address: 6 Beach Road, Palm Beach

2. Mona Vale Markets

When: Every Sunday from 8.30am to 1pm

Locals were devastated to learn the ever-popular Frenchs Forest Organic Markets were closing up shop but the good times returned fast with the arrival of the Mona Vale Markets, its reimagining a few kilometres over.

Dishing up the same quality farm produce plus delicious international food, meats, organic goods and deluxe cheeses, this bustling Sydney market provides everything you need for an indulgent Sunday spread and the rest of the week’s groceries.

Address: Pittwater RSL, 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale

3. Berry Reserve Market

When: The third Sunday of each month from 9am to 4pm

This chilled-out al fresco Sydney market made up of cute handiworks, plants, fashion, jewellery and food stalls is a bit of a local’s secret so you can expect to feel like you’re part of the community when wandering these grassy grounds. Surrounded by lush greenery, the Berry Reserve Market isn’t huge but it’s plenty charming.

Address: Berry Reserve, 1417 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen

Eastern Suburbs, Sydney markets

Home to the city’s most glamorous inhabitants, this glistening corner of the world is filled with world-acclaimed dining, brilliant coastal real estate and a beachside culture that lures the rich and famous.

4. Paddington Markets

When: Every Saturday from 10am to 4pm

Once the birthplace of iconic Australian clothing label Zimmermann, you’ll find plenty more than fashion at the Paddington Markets located alongside the beautiful suburb’s Uniting Church. There are over 150 unique stalls filled with jewellery, accessories, food, flowers, soaps and much more at this Sydney market. Plus, it’s a beautiful setting that comes alive with the community.

Address: 395 Oxford Street, Paddington.

5. The Finders Keepers

When: Once every season so check the website for up-to-date scheduling.

What started as a side hustle for two clever Sydney besties has turned into a national travelling treasure more than 15 years after its inception. The Finders Keepers, a seasonal design-focused market showcasing the most creative minds from all over the country, is held four times a year – once every summer, autumn, winter and spring. With a major focus on sustainable living, stalls offer ceramics, art and fashion crafted environmentally consciously, alongside workshops promoting recyclable materials. Where top-notch artistry thrives, hella delicious food and drink follow. Brooklyn Bagels and Stone & Wood brews are just some of the supporting acts at this wonderful Sydney market.

Address: The Hordern Pavilion, 1 Driver Avenue, Moore Park

6. Bondi Markets

When: Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm

The Bondi Markets aren’t just filled with locals. You’ll find that loyal visitors from all over Sydney (and the world) make the trip to Bondi Beach Primary School on Saturdays and Sundays to soak up the sunny vibes this hot Eastern Suburbs ticket is renowned for. You can find almost anything at this Sydney market, depending on the day you come. Saturday calls for the Farmers Market, compiling fresh produce, food, flowers, smoothies and other edible delights. On Sunday, it becomes the Bondi Markets, mixing permanent stallholders and one-off renters hocking their new and vintage wares.

Address: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

7. Blak Markets

When: Up to eight times per year so check the website for up-to-date scheduling.

A Sydney market that works diligently to promote First Nations artists and their work, Blak Markets showcases one of the finest collections of modern Australian art in the country.

You can expect plenty of celebrations including song and dance, plus inspired works spanning skincare, fashion, jewellery, sculpture, painting and more. It’s also extra engaging offering art and cooking workshops, so stay and make the most of a full day when its next calendar date rolls around.

Address: Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell

8. Cambridge Markets EQ

When: Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 2pm

Whether you’re picking up the week’s full fruit and veg quota on Saturday or dropping in for a mid-week top-up, the Cambridge Markets EQ in Moore Park offers cruisy vibes, plenty of grass to laze about on and deliciously fresh produce and blooms.

The Sydney market isn’t massive but there are enough stalls in there to provide a variety of gourmet indulgences plus seasonal ingredients you won’t find at Woolies or Coles. Food trucks whipping up delicious hot food make it the perfect breakfast or lunch pit stop, too.

Address: The Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park

North Shore and Lower North Shore, Sydney markets

Spoilt with views to some of Australia’s most glorious sights, this endlessly manicured pocket of the city blends Sydney Harbour vistas with a tight-knit community, tree-lined roads and family-friendly parklands.

9. Kirribilli Markets

When: 1st & 2nd Sun & 4th Sat of the month.

First held in January 1976, the Kirribilli Markets is one of Sydney’s oldest and most beloved institutions. Housed in a location that can only be described as iconic, browse more than 220 stalls under the towering watch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and waterfront. You’ll find fashion, accessories, homewares, gifts, plants and gourmet food at this Sydney market which is split throughout the month into a General & Fashion Market and an Art, Design & Fashion Market, and all money raised from stallholder fees help fund local programs run by the Kirribilli Centre.

Address: Alfred Street South, Milsons Point (next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge)

10. North Side Produce Market

When: First and third Saturday of each month from 8am to 12pm

More than 70 stalls travel from all over NSW to showcase their finest produce twice a month at Ted Mack Civic Park on the North Shore, spanning the Central Tablelands, Orange, Southern Highlands and the outskirts of Sydney.

The result is an outstanding mecca of fresh produce, one-of-a-kind breakfast and lunch options and some mighty delicious craft brews at the North Side Produce Market. And there’s good news for pet parents – dogs on leashes are welcome and are invited to stay hydrated at the market’s Information stall where water bowls are provided.

Address: 200 Miller Street, North Sydney

Inner West, Sydney markets

A melting pot of cultures and influences, Sydney’s Inner West overflows with international cuisine, wildly talented artisans and an offbeat lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else in the country.

11. Glebe Markets

When: Every Saturday from 10 am–4 pm

You’ll find the city’s cool crowd at Glebe Markets on Saturday mornings. Walls are lined with teenagers and young adults trying to snag a bargain, with the majority of sellers hocking pre-loved gems from a couple of clothes racks and boxes to rummage through.

Address: Glebe Public School, Glebe Point Rd & Derby Pl, Glebe

12.Marrickville Organic Food Markets 

When: Every Sunday from 9am to 3pm

A trip to the always buzzing Marrickville Organic Food Markets is somewhat of a rite of passage among Sydney’s inner westies. Every Sunday, this well-shaded patch of community space plays host to vintage clothes, books, rugs, healing crystals, acai bowls, artisan breads, freshly plucked fruit and vegetables and pretty much everything in between. Spend your time stickybeaking through things you never knew you needed before grabbing a just-sizzled feed and settling down under a tree for respite from this Sydney market’s relentless crowds.

Address: 142 Addison Road, Addison Road Centre, Marrickville

13. Orange Grove Organic Food Markets

When: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm

Just like the Marrickville outpost, the Orange Grove Organic Markets is a one-stop shop attracting droves of locals from the moment its cash machines start cha-ching-ing. Located within Orange Grove Primary School, it’s a magnet for young families who utilise the play equipment as they shovel down bacon and egg rolls (a must-devour, every visit) while keeping eyeballs across the kids. Expect excellent produce from these Sydney markets, plus delicious homemade condiments, crafty homewares, a good assortment of flowers and a scattering of vintage and handmade apparel.

Address: Corner Perry Street and Balmain Road, Leichhardt

14. Flour Mill Markets of Summer Hill

When: Every first and third Sunday from 9am to 1pm

Housed in the hundred-year-old Mungo Scott building – once a functioning flour mill – the Flour Mill Markets of Summer Hill is a sustainable alternative to your typical community farmers’ markets. Here, emphasis is placed on environmentalism, meaning the market is completely plastic-free. Vendors pivot to provide biodegradable packaging, with incentives for those who bring their own reusable bags and coffee cups. In the Sydney market, you’ll find local favourites like Brickfields Bakery and Moulin Café in Lewisham alongside local vendors selling unique jewellery and homewares.

Address: 18 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill

15. Sydney Flower Market

When: Monday to Friday from 6am to 11am and Saturday from 5am to 11am

Before dawn breaks, Sydney’s keenest flora lovers start descending on Australia’s biggest flower market. Spanning more than 5200 square metres (and around 170 stalls), the Sydney Flower Market is the primary, wholesale market for flower growers, sellers, florists and shop owners.

It’s also open to the public, making it a worthy visual delight for those willing to set their alarm early. If you’re not a retailer, Saturday is the least chaotic time to visit with a lot more space to casually stroll at your leisure. Just be sure to bring cash with you, and a bucket with some water for easy transportation.

Address: 250-318 Parramatta Road, Flemington

16. Carriageworks Farmers Markets

When: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm

Flaky pies from Broomfields, pudgy lamingtons from Flour & Stone, Middle Eastern dips from Kepos Street Kitchen, the best macadamia-laced honey you’ll ever try from Maya Sunny Honey — the goodies at Carriageworks Famers Markets are some of the country’s most wanted culinary marvels. Get there early to secure your fresh produce too.

While there are dozens of stalls to browse, the crowds are relentlessly thick every weekend, so the best stuff is often snapped up within the first hour. Regardless of when you arrive, you’ll be spoilt for top-quality choices to help you settle rumbling bellies at this Sydney market.

Address: 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

17. Sydney Fish Market

When: Daily from 7am to 4pm

Home to a stack of seafood suppliers including the ever-popular Claudio’s Seafoods and tourist magnet Fish Market Café, famed for giant platters of the day’s catches deep fried to perfection, the Sydney Fish Market is a hectic destination at every hour.

Squeeze through the crowds to find every crustacean, fish or ocean delicacy imaginable, and don’t miss Vic’s Meat Market on the other side of the car park for one of the best wagyu brisket burgers Sydney has to offer, served up on a pillowy soft brioche bun. If your heart’s set on fish and chips, you can go fancy at several upmarket dineries but also grab take away from almost every store in sight.

Address: Corner Pyrmont Bridge Road and Bank Street, Pyrmont

North West and Western Suburbs, Sydney markets

The colourful suburbs of Western Sydney are crammed with a plethora of culinary influences, significant landmarks and fascinating markets selling a little bit of everything.

18. Ryde Wharf Markets

When: The second and fourth Sunday of every month from 9am to 2pm

Situated on the Parramatta River, the Ryde Wharf Markets provides plenty of crafty creations to explore against a calming backdrop of water views. Twice a month, more than 70 stalls come to life offering a range of hot food, condiments, homewares, fashion, jewellery and more. A lively mecca to devour your morning coffee and pick up your weekend treats.

Address: Anderson Park and Ryde Wharf, corner Belmore Street and Rothsay Avenue, Meadowbank

19. Blacktown Markets

When: Every Sunday from 6.30am to 2pm

Firstly, it’s the biggest outdoor market in Sydney. Secondly, it’s found in the city’s only remaining drive-in theatre. Finally, there are food trucks. What’s not to love about the Blacktown Markets? You’ll count 240 stalls offering a mammoth collection of bric-a-brac and food options, plus everything in between. Think of it like an enormous garage sale where you’ll pick up cheap pre-loved toys, trinkets and a stack of mouth-watering international food you won’t find at any other Sydney markets.

Address: Skyline Drive-In on Cricketers Arms Road, Blacktown

Inner City, Sydney markets

Sydney’s CBD and its surrounds are always on, offering a smorgasbord of entertainment, authentic global cuisine and the city’s most vibrant late-night atmosphere.

20. Chinatown Markets

When: Every Friday from 4pm to 11pm

Every Friday when the sun goes down, the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown transforms into an open-air food frenzied mecca, delivering more than 50 stalls filled with all the flavourful street food, desserts and gifts your heart desires. Transport your taste buds to the depths of Asia’s electric twilight vendors at the Chinatown Markets.

Think har gow and mango pancakes from East Ocean Seafood Restaurant, eggplant dumplings, fluffy roti canai and more. Just make sure you save some stomach space to try something new every visit.

Address: Dixon Street, Haymarket

21. The Rocks Market

When: Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm

Come the weekend, The Rocks’ historical, cobblestone laneways come alive with emerging design talent eager to sell their wares. It’s the perfect place to find innovative fashion, homewares and artworks while getting lost in Sydney’s convict past.

While beautiful on sunny, Sydney days, rain certainly does not spoil the visit as most stalls are undercover. For a genuinely enjoyable lazy day of wandering and eating, these markets set a very high standard.

Address: George Street and Playfair Street, The Rocks

Follow up your Sydney market trip with one or more of Sydney’s best coastal and bush walks.

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