Here comes Santa Claus! Sydney’s best Christmas markets

Looking for last-minute Christmas treats and stocking fillers? Sleigh ride over to Sydney’s Inner West to discover delicious festive goodies galore.

Carriageworks Farmers Markets is holding its much-loved Christmas Twilight Market on Wednesday, 21 December. Super convenient for those doing Xmas shopping at the last minute.

No unwanted trinkets and knick-knacks here! Choose from a range of cookbooks, textiles, floral decors, and more. With over 80 stalls to browse full of gourmet artisanal Christmas foods and food-related giftware, this is your one-stop shop for all of your Christmas essentials.

Stock up the fridge and pantry with produce fit for festive feasts, like mouth watering puddings, fruit cakes, premium ham hocks, and poultry.

More information: Carriageworks’ Christmas Twilight Market is on Wednesday, 21 December 2022.

Nothing says “Aussie Christmas” more than a packed Christmas lunch table brimming with freshly caught seafood.

And in the lead-up to Christmas Eve, Sydney seafood fanatics flock to the best seafood in town – Sydney Fish Market’s 36-Hour Seafood Marathon!

Bring an esky (or two!) and load up on high-quality seafood like salmon, barramundi, mud crab, Moreton Bay bugs, scallops, and everyone’s Chrissie favourite – Sydney rock oysters.

Best of all? Retailers will be offering sit-down meals throughout the event. So eager seafood enthusiasts won’t have to wait until Christmas lunch for a taste. The early bird gets the prawn!

More information: Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon is on from 5am on Friday, 23 December until 5pm on Saturday, 24 December.

For a European Christmas down under, head to Le Jolly Market for an exquisite French market atmosphere and festive foodie treats.

This December, the Customs House forecourt in Circular Quay will be transformed into a magical white Christmas wonderland.

Shop at the rows of snowy wood chalets teeming with artisanal treasures, including jewellery, snow globes, candles, clothing and plenty of delicious gourmet goodies ready for Christmas lunch.

Snack on French delicacies like melted cheese fondue in a cob, crepes, macarons, fresh oysters with mignonette and champagne sauce and authentic French double-smoked sausages.

With twinkling Christmas lights, a nightly snowfall and live jazz, Le Jolly Market will put a smile on even the grumpiest of grinches.

More information: Le Jolly Market is on from Friday, 16 December until Wednesday, 21 December.

Eat, drink and be merry all without leaving the Sydney CBD at the Martin Place Christmas Markets.

With over 40 stalls offering an array of scrumptious snacks, Christmas prezzies and fresh seasonal produce, you’ll be guaranteed to find the perfect gifts for all the special foodies in your life!

Browse from a range of artisanal gourmet products, including Christmas puddings, gingerbread, tea, honey, and handmade gifts such as jewellery, candles and Christmas wreaths.

All that gift-buying will certainly work up a Santa-sized appetite! Choose from a foodie-approved range of festive-themed bites and international cuisine options like Mexican, Israeli and Japanese.

More information: The Martin Place Christmas Markets will run on Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 of November and then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve.

Wander The Rocks’ historic sandstone streets to uncover gifts and mouth watering festive treats at the annual Rocks Christmas Markets.

Each December, Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood comes alive with a buzzing Christmas atmosphere full of fairy lights, festive baubles and Christmas trees at every turn!

With 40 stalls on Fridays and over 60 stalls on Saturdays and Sundays, it’s easy to say that filling those Christmas stockings will be a breeze!

Here you’ll find unique Christmas gifts crafted with love – browse a range of handmade jewellery, wooden toys, boutique clothing, candles and skincare.

On the all-important food front, Santa’s helpers can sample the market’s tasty fare, including woodfired pizzas, Portuguese egg tarts and handmade Christmas chocolates.

More information: The Rocks Christmas Markets are on from Friday 2 December till 18 December, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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