Shop by the harbour, the beach, or the CBD. The Jolly Market brings wooden chalets and French wine bars to Circular Quay, and the Cronulla Christmas Market sets up right beside the beach. In the city, more stalls go up among the Christmas lights.
Martin Place Christmas Markets
The Martin Place Christmas Markets set up among the festive lights in the heart of Sydney, with curated stalls of gifts, homewares, jewellery, fashion, and art. Look for handmade pieces and gourmet treats too. Got a Secret Santa to sort out? Start here.
Homegrown Christmas at The Rocks
Homegrown Christmas at The Rocks dresses the cobblestone streets for an Australian Christmas, with artisan markets, free live music by the harbour, and free Christmas movies at the Laneway Cinema. Find the seven-metre tree and giant snow globe in the Christmas Wonderlanes, then pick from over 50 places to eat and drink.
The Jolly Market (Christmas Nights)
Circular Quay gets a Euro-inspired Christmas market at The Jolly Market, with wooden chalets, over 120 artisan stalls, and pop-up French wine bars, including a Champagne and oyster bar. Look for melted cheese stations, live jazz and soul, and a Christmas tree centrepiece. Entry is free; the melted cheese is another matter.
The Makers & Shakers Market: Christmas Edition
The Makers & Shakers Market: Christmas Edition brings over 140 Australian makers to the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle, with homewares, slow fashion, gourmet food, and festive drinks. Try a wreath-making workshop, let the kids loose in the free craft area, and use the free gift wrap studio. Parking is free too.
Cronulla Christmas Market (Cronulla)
Right beside the beach at Don Lucas Reserve, the Cronulla Christmas Market gathers stalls of homewares, fashion, jewellery, art, candles, and gifts from local makers and independent brands. Grab gourmet food or something sweet, then make a day of it in Cronulla. Swimmers optional.
Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market
ICC Sydney at Darling Harbour hosts the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market, with over 150 producers from across Australia selling gourmet food, wine, and handcrafted gifts. Catch a chef demonstration, try a wine masterclass, or stop at the pop-up bar. The cook on your list is covered.
Mosman Christmas Night Market (Mosman)
Over 100 artisan stalls fill Mosman Square and the Village Green for the Mosman Christmas Night Market, with handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, and local artisans at work. Add food stalls, warm drinks, and live entertainment. Entry is free, so the budget can go straight to the presents.
Double Bay Christmas Festival (Double Bay)
Steyne Park in Double Bay hosts the Double Bay Christmas Festival, a seasonal open-air market. Browse stalls from local artisans, pick up fresh food, and stay for the family entertainment. It's all outdoors, so bring a hat.
Artisans In The Park Christmas Market (Glebe)
In Glebe, Artisans In The Park holds its Christmas market at Dr H J Foley Rest Park, with handmade jewellery, ceramics, textiles, and art from local makers. Chat with the people who made it, listen to live music, and snack on seasonal treats. Entry is free.
The Hills Christmas Market (Castle Hill)
Castle Hill Showground hosts The Hills Christmas Market, with indoor and outdoor stalls from local small businesses, food trucks, and live music into the evening. The kids get a Christmas treasure hunt, rides, and a visit from Santa and friends. Entry and parking are both free.
Burwood Christmas market (Burwood)
Burwood Park hosts the Burwood Christmas market, a seasonal community market with local artisans, fresh food, and live entertainment. It all happens in the open air, so browse the stalls, grab a bite, and make an outing of it.
Ryde Christmas Market (Meadowbank)
Anderson Park in Meadowbank hosts the Ryde Christmas Market, with boutique stalls of handmade gifts, eco-friendly products, and Christmas decorations from local small businesses. Live carols run through the day, Santa drops in for photos, and there's a children's zone with games and craft workshops. Entry is free.
The Cotswolds Village Christmas Market (North Turramurra)
The Cotswolds Village in North Turramurra hosts an English-style Christmas market in the evening, with more than 80 gift stalls, gourmet food trucks, and live entertainment including children's choirs. Kids can get their faces painted and have photos with Santa. It's the English village look, minus the English weather.