Christmas events in Sydney

Chatswood Mall Markets

Thursday 3 December · 10am–9pm

Chatswood

Busy multicultural street-food and produce market in the heart of Chatswood, running into the evening.

Free

Festive Makers Market

Thursday 3 December · 4pm–9pm

Sydney

Celebrate the season at the Festive Makers Market, a lively one-night event bringing festive shopping, food, music and summer-evening atmosphere at the Hyde Park Barracks. Explore more than 35 carefully curated stalls offering unique Christmas gifts, discover work by talented local craft makers, enjoy great food from visiting food trucks, and settle in to enjoy live music. With pop-up wine, beer and cocktail bars adding to the buzz, the market is an easy and enjoyable way to gather friends, bring the family and soak up a festive evening in the heart of Sydney City. Entry is free. Find out more

Free

End of Year Celebration at Pyrmont Community Centre

Friday 4 December · 12pm–2pm

Pyrmont

As 2026 comes to an end, please come along for a fun afternoon at Pyrmont Community centre. Expect good food, mocktails, great music and plenty of community spirit. Whether you're a familiar face or new to the centre, everyone's welcome to come and connect with the local community to wrap up an eventful 2026. We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs, Bookings essential: You can book over the phone on 02 9298 3134 or via email pyrmontcc@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

Free

Twilight Food Fair

Friday 4 December · 4pm–7pm

North Sydney

North Sydney’s summer Friday nights are set to come alive again, with Twilight Food Fair returning to Ted Mack Civic Park for nine evenings of food, live music, creative activities and community connection. Running across December 2026, January and February 2027, the free, all-ages event will transform one of North Sydney’s much-loved open spaces into a welcoming place for residents, workers, families and visitors to come together and enjoy summer. It's free to attend. No booking required. Bring your picnic rug.

Free

The Grounds of Alexandria

Saturday 5 December · 7:30am–4pm

Alexandria

Sydney’s famous garden café precinct: lush gardens, the Potting Shed, Garden Bar & BBQ and seasonal pop-ups and themed installations. Check the website for current activations.

Free

Carriageworks Farmers Market

Saturday 5 December · 8am–1pm

Eveleigh

One of Sydney’s most popular farmers markets, in a heritage railway workshop: seasonal NSW produce, cheese, flowers, coffee and breakfast stalls.

Free

Yirranma Place Community Open Day 2026

Saturday 5 December · 10am–1pm

Darlinghurst

Saturday 5 December | 10am–1pm | Free entry Welcome Home to Yirranma Place Where many stories create a place. Yirranma means “many create”. Join us for our annual Community Open Day and discover a space where community, creativity and positive change come together in the heart of Darlinghurst. Bring the family for hands-on activities, browse our Social Enterprise Christmas Market, enjoy live organ performances and conversations in our heritage Auditorium, or relax on the rooftop with something delicious. Everyone is welcome. Entry is free and tickets are optional, but registering helps us plan. What's on 🎄 Ground Floor: Blue Gum Hall Browse our Social Enterprise Christmas Market and discover thoughtful gifts from purpose-driven makers and organisations: Chocolate on Purpose, CandleXchange, Aunty’s Ginger Tonic, All of the Good Things, Two Good Co and Vitenje. Decorate a Christmas tree bauble and hang it on our giant Christmas Tree. A donation will be made to Plunkett Street Public School for every bauble hung. ☕ Ground Floor: Café & Portico Enjoy coffee and festive treats from Two Good Co, plus Gelato Messina and a balloon artist. 🎶 Ground Floor: Auditorium Experience live performances on our restored heritage organ alongside conversations exploring social impact, community and giving. ✂️ Level 2: Family Activities Join us from 10am–12:20pm for hands-on fun, creative workshops and activities for little curious minds. • LEGO building and sensory snow-globe making with FutureTech Australia • Pressed flower bookmarks with Florapeutic • Toy swap and donations with Joy of Giving • Make-your-own concertina books with Think+DO Tank Foundation • Face painting and balloon twisting Special workshops: 10:30am – Makey Makey tech workshop with FutureTech Australia 11:30am & 12 noon – Robot Birds workshop with Story Factory 🌿 Rooftop Find our local Hospo Hero, La Farmacia, serving tacos and botanical spritzes. Discover Yirranma Place More than a beautiful heritage building, Yirra

Free

Paddington Markets

Saturday 5 December · 10am–4pm

Paddington

Iconic open-air artisan market on Oxford Street: local fashion, handmade art and craft, jewellery and food, rain or shine.

Free

Sydney Street Fair

Saturday 5 December · 11am–5pm

Marrickville

For one day, Sydney Street closes to traffic and becomes a vibrant outdoor community market and street party, celebrating Marrickville’s makers, creators and local businesses. More than 100 creative market stalls line the street, showcasing work from local artisans and makers across: Art • Ceramics • Fashion • Jewellery • Vintage • Candles • Woodwares • Textiles • Upcycled and sustainability products • Books • Records & more! Visitors can also explore nearby creative spaces and workshops, with opportunities to learn and make: Textiles • Prints • Candles • Zines A main stage hosts live music all day, with jazz and folk acts featuring DMT Pancake Polypony and more artists to be announced. Art exhibitions, open studios and children’s entertainment run alongside the music, offering a full program of browsing, eating, listening and exploring that continues into the evening. It’s a chance to discover what’s being made in the neighbourhood, do some Christmas shopping, and enjoy the street as a shared community space. Follow @marrickville.makers for stallholder & artist announcements.

Free

Potts Point Christmas Fair

Saturday 5 December · 12pm–8pm

Darlinghurst

Bring your friends and family and get into the festive spirit. Soak up festive fun with outdoor dining, live music, performances, stalls, games, Santa’s sleigh ride, family activities and Santa photos – all on a traffic-free street. Macleay Street and Darlinghurst Road, between Greenknowe Avenue and Roslyn Street, will be closed to traffic for the day. Schedule of events • Jingle Jam Stage corner of Macleay Street and Darlinghurst Road, 12pm to 8pm Experience a lively program of live entertainment throughout the day, featuring festive performances. • Tinsel Showtime Garden Fitzroy Gardens, 5pm to 8pm Live entertainment, unmissable experiences and festive delights that create magical moments for visitors of all ages. • Festive hub 12pm to 8pm Grab a picnic table and enjoy live music in a licensed festive hub, with food, drink and entertainment offerings from The Roosevelt in collaboration with Bistro Rex. • Santa’s sleigh ride departs 1:30pm to 2pm Follow Santa as he journeys from Greenknowe Avenue near Macleay Street down Darlinghurst Road. • Santa photos Macleay Street 2:30pm to 8pm Have your photo taken with Santa for a $5 donation to our charity partner, Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT. Our charity partner Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT will host Santa's favourite hat activity. Decorate your very own Christmas hat and go into the draw to win a Booktopia voucher. While you're getting creative, you can also help make a difference by supporting children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability. Show your support at the merchandise stall, with face painting and coloured hair spray for a donation, and enter the raffle for a good cause. Every contribution helps bring joy and opportunities to kids who need it most this Christmas. Getting there The nearest train is Kings Cross. There are also buses. Visit Transport NSW or call 131 500 to plan your trip. Accessibility This event includes: • designated quiet space • maps • acce

Free

Christmas Markets - Stall Holder Registration

Sunday 6 December · 9am–1pm

Five Dock

🎄 Five Dock Christmas Markets 2026 – Stallholder RegistrationCalling All Local Businesses, Makers & Market Stallholders! Following the success of our Mother's Day and Father's Day Markets, the Five Dock Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Five Dock Public School P&C, is excited to bring you the Five Dock Christmas Markets 2026! We're inviting local businesses, artisans, creatives, retailers and community groups to be part of this festive community event. With Christmas just around the corner, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products, connect with local customers, generate sales and promote your business to the Five Dock community. 📅 Event Details • Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026 • Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm • Location: Five Dock Public School, Five Dock NSW • Entry: Free for the general public 🛍️ Stallholder Registration & Pricing We have a limited number of indoor and outdoor stall spaces available. $70 – Stall with Trestle Table Provided Perfect for businesses looking for a simple setup. A trestle table will be provided, so you can focus on displaying and selling your products. $50 – BYO Stall Setup Bring your own table, gazebo or display setup, subject to the allocated stall space and site requirements. Spaces are limited and registrations are subject to availability. 🎁 Why Become a Stallholder? • Showcase your products to local families and Christmas shoppers. • Generate sales during the busy festive shopping season. • Promote your business and build brand awareness. • Connect with other local businesses and potential customers. • Support Five Dock Public School P&C and the wider community. 🎅 What to Expect We're planning a festive community event featuring local market stalls, children's activities, Christmas entertainment and a visit from Santa, subject to final arrangements. We'll also be promoting the markets through the Five Dock Chamber of Commerce, Five Dock Families, local community groups, schools and social media. 📋 Important Stallholde

$54.26 – $75.43

Le Marché-French market

Sunday 6 December · 9:30am–2pm

Moore Park

The only monthly French market in Australia. And it's award winning. Le Marché-Sydney's French Market brings over 40 stalls of Parisian shopping and gourmet food to the Entertainment Quarter every first Sunday of the month. Fresh pastries from 4 French bakers, macarons, crêpes, raclette, baguettes, fresh produce, French linen, berets, jewellery, handmade ceramics, French fashion and perfumes.. The real thing. Every month. In Sydney. Every first Sunday of the month | Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park | 9:30am – 2:00pm Dog friendly. 100% undercover. 2 hours free parking. Live jazz and wine bar À bientôt. 🇫🇷

Free

Bondi Markets

Sunday 6 December · 10am–4pm

Bondi Beach

Every Sunday

Sunday beachside market: local designers, vintage fashion, prints and accessories steps from Bondi Beach.

Free

TAEJIN PICNIC X CHAMPION WALK

Sunday 6 December · 10am–3pm

Alexandria

💜 TaeJin Birthday Event — Celebrating V & Jin 💜 Join Sydney ARMY for a day celebrating BTS members V and Jin! Enjoy a BYO picnic, a mini community walk and plenty of birthday fun with fellow ARMY. All ages welcome. Attendees under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an alcohol-free event. We begin at 10 am with our community walk! All walk participants will go into the draw to win one of five items from the Champion × V Reverse Weave collection. Bring signs showing your love for V’s True Champion campaign, dress in ARMY or Champion inspired outfits and let’s show the world how Sydney ARMY celebrates V’s achievement! After the walk, settle in for our birthday celebration. Bring your picnic blanket and favourite food, meet fellow ARMY and enjoy: Run BTS inspired games and trivia Join in the fun, test your Bangtan knowledge and play for prizes! Free to join, whether you come with friends or solo. Jin fishing game Dive into a playful activity inspired by our birthday boy! Try your luck in our deep fishing game and discover hidden treasure for a chance to win big. Participation in the deep fishing game can be purchased at the Club Store or as an add on when purchasing your entry ticket. Limited available BTS themed stalls Browse fan-made goodies, handmade crafts and club merchandise. The final stall lineup will be announced closer to the event. ARMY Lucky Scoop Scoop coloured tokens to discover your merchandise surprises! Scoops can be purchased at the Club Store or as an add on when purchasing your entry ticket. Limited available Birthday freebies, giveaways and a fundraising raffle Celebrate with special goodies and chances to win over 30 raffle prizes, including prizes generously contributed by FRED Sydney! Raffle tickets will be available on the day from $6, with discounted bundles available or as an add on when purchasing your entry ticket. Photo opportunities Capture memories with your ARMY friends. We will reveal more soon! Proceeds from Club S

$7

The Coal Loader Artisans Christmas Market

Sunday 6 December · 10am–4pm

Waverton

The Coal Loader Artisans Christmas Market will bring together 100 true artisan stalls, beautiful handmade gifts, local makers and free family entertainment for a festive day by the harbour, all easily accessible via a free shuttle bus from Waverton Station. Sustainability is what sets the market apart. Rather than filling the Christmas shopping list with mass-produced gifts, visitors can discover handcrafted pieces, support independent makers and embrace a more thoughtful approach to giving. Set against the historic harbourside surrounds of The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability, the free market is more than a Christmas shopping trip. It’s a chance to make a day of it, discover artisan products, unique homewares, festive finds and food and soak up the Christmas atmosphere with family and friends.

Free

European Christmas Market

Sunday 6 December · 10am–4pm

Liverpool

SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER | 10:00AM – 4:00PM The Polish Club’s European Christmas Markets are a community market that looks to provide and share inspired foods, goods, crafts, services, and entertainment. Enjoy a day filled with Christmas festivities, live entertainment, delicious food, crafts and other wares. More information to come. Stalls are currently in the process of being confirmed. If you could like to apply to be a stall holder please email us here. Polish Club Ashfield stalls: • Paczki • Pierogi • Deli Items • Alcohol • Frozen Deli Items For the foodie, there’ll be plump pierogi (dumplings stuffed with white cheese or meat), kielbasa (Polish sausages) and pączki (giant jam filled doughnuts), and lots of European ciasto (cakes) to feast on. For something a bit more substantial, grab a table at the Polish Club’s restaurant Sto Lat for pork knuckles, schnitzels and potato pancakes. DINNER AT STO LAT | Pair this market visit with a lunch (12:00pm – 3:00pm) or dinner (5:00pm – 9:00pm) reservation at Sto Lat Restaurant. Bookings highly recommended to avoid wait time on the day. GETTING THERE | The Polish Club Ashfield is located 182 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. Pedestrian access is only available from Liverpool Road. TRAIN | We are conveniently only a 5 minute walk from Ashfield Train Station. Take the Brown Street Exit from the train station, and continue up Browns Street until you reach Liverpool Road. Cross the road and continue left. The destination will be on your right. PARKING | We are delighted to welcome our guests to park their vehicles in our underground carpark. The entrance is located via 73 Norton Street. You can easily enter the club from the carpark using the lift. Alternatively, there is always plenty of street parking in the surrounding area with access to the club via the front entrance on 182 Liverpool Road. CHECK-IN | Ensure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to be able to check-in at reception. Members can easily scan their members card, and gue

Free

Bondi's Vintage and Pre Loved Markets

Sunday 6 December · 10am–4pm

Bondi Beach

On the first Sunday of every month, you'll be step into a world of timeless style and sustainable finds. From one-of-a-kind fashion to unique homewares, our curated pop-up is where stories live on—and new ones begin. Come explore, get inspired, and uncover your next vintage treasure, right here at the iconic beachside Bondi Markets, right here in Bondi Beach. Great finds, great eats, live music - good vibes! First Sunday of every month - Markets open Sunday 10am-4pm

Free

Practical AI Considerations (Sydney), 9 Dec - Together 4 Youth Community of Practice

Wednesday 9 December · 8am–10:30am

Macquarie Park

When: Wednesday 9 December 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM AEDT Where: The Youth Impact Foundation, Suite 102/12 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Cost: Free (25 places). Free breakfast included. Together 4 Youth and The Youth Impact Foundation bring together organisations across the youth wellbeing sector — from one-person startups to large not-for-profits and social enterprises — in a Community of Practice to improve how providers work with schools. This session helps members understand the reality of AI so they can align both internal operations and school-facing services for better outcomes. Schools and providers are being disrupted by AI; the focus is practical: what good looks like, what to avoid, and tools you can take back. We'll cover: Where AI is showing up in students' lives (companionship, reliance, help-seeking, harmful content) and emerging mental health effects Red flags and common mistakes in how schools and providers use AI with young people — and better alternatives Assessing organisational readiness and choosing low-risk AI uses that free staff for relational work Planning a staff-inclusive change process for introducing AI internally Shaping school-facing AI services that add value schools cannot easily create themselves Format: Hands-on interactive workshop with expert insight, peer exchange, table discussions, and takeaway tools. Key speaker: Roisin McNaney Associate Professor in Digital Health at the University of Melbourne and Director of the CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program in AI in Mental Health. Her work explores new and emerging technologies in brain and mental health, with a significant focus on AI, youth mental health and co-design. She regularly translates research for schools, school leaders and service providers, with AI literacy a specific focus of her speaking. She is a highly experienced workshop facilitator across service providers, clinicians, government, peak bodies, academics, people with lived experience, and young peopl

Free

Suboo warehouse sale

Thursday 10 December · 10am–7pm

Rosebery

Suboo, the Australian label known for its Ready To Wear, Resort wear and Event dressing, is holding a four-day warehouse sale at its Rosebery pop-up store. Shop dresses, gowns and separates from current and past collections, plus samples, from $10, with nothing over $120. Free entry. EFTPOS and cash only. All sales final.

Free