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Best Christmas Markets In Sydney 2025

  • Writer: Smashd Sydney
    Smashd Sydney
  • 2 days ago
  • 4 min read

Updated: 7 hours ago

Sydney does Christmas markets well, from late-night stalls along the harbour to beachside pop-ups and one-day food marathons. Whether you're after handmade gifts, festive food or a market to wander on a warm December night, these are the best Christmas markets across the city this season. These are the Best Christmas Markets In Sydney 2025.

Best Christmas Markets In Sydney 2025


Jolly Market

December 11th – 21st | Circular Quay

Jolly Market at Circular Quay with chalet-style stalls, festive lights and crowds exploring one of the best Christmas markets in Sydney.

Jolly Market brings a European-style Christmas experience to Circular Quay, with chalet-style stalls, warm lights and a curated mix of makers, food and festive gifts. Across eleven evenings, the harbour becomes a late-night market with a focus on quality produce and local artisans.


Expect raclette, melted cheese, lobster rolls, duck confit sandwiches and crème brûlée, paired with French and Australian wines, festive sangria and a sparkling bar. It’s a relaxed way to spend a warm December night, wandering between food, wine and stalls set along the water.



December 11th – 21st | Weekdays: 4pm – 10:30pm | Weekends: 11am – 10:30pm |

Customs House Forecourt, Circular Quay


Martin Place Christmas Markets

Thursday 27 November – Saturday 20 December | CBD

Christmas stalls and festive lights beneath the Martin Place Christmas tree at one of the best Christmas markets in Sydney.

With more than 50 stalls filled with Christmas delights, treats and gifts beneath the iconic Martin Place Christmas tree, this festive market delivers all the classics.


Expect a charming mix of wreaths, candles, boutique wines, puddings, homewares and more, all while you enjoy delicious food under the stunning 25-metre tree. It’s a cosy, quintessential Sydney Christmas moment in the heart of the city.


Martin Place, Sydney CBD


The Makers and Shakers Christmas Gift Market

Saturday 13 December & Sunday 14 December | Rozelle

Shoppers browsing Australian-made homewares and ceramics at the Makers and Shakers Christmas Market in Rozelle

The Makers and Shakers returns to White Bay Cruise Terminal with over 140 Australian-made stalls, homewares, ceramics, fashion, pantry goods and standout gifts you won’t find in regular stores. The lineup is curated, easy to browse, and ideal for finding pieces with a bit more personality.


Across the weekend you’ll also find tasting tables and creative workshops inside a bright, open space that makes it an effortless market to move through.


White Bay Cruise Terminal, Rozelle NSW



Carriageworks Christmas Market

Saturday 20 December | 8am–3pm 2025 | Eveleigh


The Carriageworks Christmas Market returns for a one-day festive edition, bringing together more than 100 stallholders, a mix of Farmers Market regulars and special guest producers. It’s a busy, lively market with extended hours and plenty of fresh produce, pantry goods, bakery favourites and last-minute gifting.


A strong stop in the week before Christmas, especially if you’re stocking up for entertaining or picking up something for the table.


Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh


36-Hour Seafood Marathon

Saturday 23 December, 5am –Sunday 24 December, 5pm | Pyrmont

Shopkeeper preparing fresh seafood during the 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Sydney Fish Market.

An Australian Christmas isn’t complete without seafood, and the Sydney Fish Market’s 36-Hour Seafood Marathon is the easiest way to secure the freshest haul. Across the marathon, more than 350 tonnes of seafood are expected to move through the halls, including 120 tonnes of prawns and close to 70,000 dozen oysters.


Alongside the seafood stands, you’ll find everything needed for Christmas entertaining: fruit, vegetables, fresh bread, meat, cheese, wine and pantry staples. It’s a one-stop shop for the final days before Christmas, with doors open right through the night.


Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont


The Rocks Markets: Christmas Edition

Friday 5 December – Sunday 21 December | The Rocks

Shoppers exploring handmade gifts and artisan stalls at The Rocks Christmas Markets in Sydney.

The Rocks Markets runs a Christmas Edition across December, bringing handmade gifts, local designers and small-batch food to the precinct. It’s a great spot for finding one-of-a-kind pieces from local makers, with stalls rotating across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the lead-up to Christmas.


Expect artisan homewares, jewellery, prints and fashion alongside global street food, fresh pastries and market classics.


Saturday 2 December – Sunday 24 December, Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday, 10am - 5pm | George St and Playfair St, The Rocks



Woollahra Village Christmas Fair

Thursday, 27 November | 4pm - 8pm | Woollahra


The Woollahra Hotel hosts a one-night Christmas Fair with artisan stalls, hibachi bites, champagne specials and live jazz. Expect a curated mix of local favourites, including Bistro Moncur, Moncur Cellars, Woollahra Bookshop, Palma Eyewear, Verve Candles and more, plus a Toy Drive supporting Barnardos and late-night shopping across the village.


A luxe, one-night market showcasing the best of Woollahra in one place.


Woollahra Hotel, 116 Queen Street, Woollahra



Cronulla Christmas Markets

Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th November| 10am–4pm | Cronulla


Set by the beach at Don Lucas Reserve, the Cronulla Christmas Markets run across two full days with more than 200 stalls, live music and a steady mix of food, gifting and coastal summer energy. It’s one of the Shire’s biggest market weekends, drawing locals and day-trippers for Christmas shopping by the sea.


Expect homewares, fashion, festive treats and family-friendly stalls spread across the reserve, with plenty of space to wander, browse and pick up gifts before heading down to the beach.


Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla


Mosman Christmas Night Market

Thursday 11 December, From 4pm | Mosman


Mosman’s Christmas Night Market returns to Mosman Square and The Village Green with artisan stalls, gourmet food and twilight shopping. Expect handmade gifts, seasonal treats and a solid mix of local producers across the evening.


Mosman Square & The Village Green, Spit Junction



 
 
 
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