Sydney has been one of the most popular tourist destinations for the past few years. The city offers a blend of iconic landmarks and stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture and other unique experiences that can only be experienced in this captivating city. Filled with numerous exciting things to do, they offer visitors a chance to experience the local culture, traditional foods and various unique souvenirs, which all can be enjoyed especially on the weekend market that are regularly being held in numerous locations in Sydney.

Besides, weekend markets also provide a social place where people can gather, chat with the stall owners, and find a number of interesting goods while also enjoying the live music and the classical Sydney’s atmosphere.

Here are several popular weekend markets in Sydney that you need to visit at least once, during your stay.

Location: George Street,The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Opening Hour: 10.00AM to 5.00PM, every Saturday and Sunday

An iconic market that is always been held every Saturday and Sunday, as the name says, located at The Rocks which is known for its historical waterfront.

Here visitors would be welcomed by over 100 different stalls lining up through the cobbles streets that are selling a wide diversity of goods from a handmade jewelry, arts, artisan soaps to a fresh products such as vegetables and fruits, and various mouth-watering street foods are ready to pamper your palate while also being accompanied with lively music which add to the lively atmosphere.

Location: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015, Australia

Opening Hour : 8.00AM to 1.00PM, every Saturday

A paradise-like place for foodies all around the world. Carriageworks Farmers Market offers fresh ingredients and seasonal produce that are sourced directly from various NSW farmers associations.

This particular weekend market mainly sells fresh ingredients such as organic meats, freshly processed foods like a wide-variation of gourmet cheese, fresh baked pastries and boulangeries such as artisan bread and many other more. Other than that, there are also stalls that are selling plants, flowers and handmades homewares which add another option on your shopping list.

Location: 395 Oxford St. Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

Opening Hour : 10.00AM to 4.00PM, every Saturday

One of the long established weekly markets in Sydney, which has opened since 1973. It was started in order to encourage local fashion designers and craftsmen, and now it’s proudly opened annually every Saturday with over 250 stalls lining up the Oxford Streets.

Paddington Markets is known as the largest market in Sydney that focuses more on fashion and design that offer a wide variation of clothes, jewelry, accessories, and various artworks from local designers and artists.

Location: Derby Place, Glebe Point Rd, GLebe NSW 2037, Australia

Opening Hour : 10.00AM to 4.00PM, every Saturday

Glebe Markets is well-known for housing numerous stalls that are selling vintage clothes, handcrafted jewelry, artistic arts and many other fresh products. You can also find a lot of second hand treasures on these lively markets that you rarely get anywhere else with cheaper prices. Not stopping there, there are also a ton of food vendors that are serving traditional cuisines to international cuisine.

It is actually known as the longest established market in all of Sydney, which has been operating for over 30 years. It has a vibrant atmosphere where you can hear a lot of people talking, cooking, making arts and doing many other activities while enjoying the live music performed by the local musician.

Location: Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

Opening Hour : 9.00AM to 1.00PM on Saturday and 10.00AM to 4.00PM on Sunday

Located right across the road from the Bondi beach, Bondi Markets is a perfect place for those of you who want to have a nice romantic time on the beach while accompanied by freshly made mouth-watering foods, and fresh beverages that are sold on this particular market.

Besides selling a wide variety of foods that you can bring and enjoy while looking at the scenic views of the beach, there are also stalls that offer swimming necessities and accessories such as swimwear, hats, sunscreen and many other more. So you don’t need to worry if you forgot to bring sunscreen or a hat, because you can buy it at Bondi markets.

Location: Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Opening Hours: 4.00PM to 11.00PM, every Friday

An already well known Night Market in Sydney, Chinatown Friday night Market is one of the popular night markets which, as the name says, open every friday evening at the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown.

During that day and time, the once Pedestrian strip of Dixon street would be transformed into a bustling night market with a number of shops and stalls around. From stalls that showcase various unique handcrafted souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, to traditional Chinese tea sets and silk scarves with handmade jewelry too. There are also a number of food stalls that sell a wide variety of Asian foods from Chinese Dumplings, Satay and even Korean BBQ.

Location: 663 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

Opening Hours: 9.00AM to 3.00PM, every Saturday

As already explained through the market’s name, Rozelle Collectors Markets offers various goods from the vintage periods where some of the stalls are even specialized in a certain era. If you are a collector, these markets might be the best options for you, because they offer many kinds of antiques that surely satisfy your curiosities.

Together with vintage goods, the market also embraces sustainability, where there are a lot of stalls that are selling upcycled clothing, furniture, or homewares which offer unique and eco-conscious options. Don't hesitate to have a nice chat with the vendors too, because most of the vendors are experts where you might get new knowledge and advice on care and restoration.

Location: Barangaroo Reserve, Banrangaroo, Sydney, Australia. (Near Wulugul Walk and the headland park)

Opening Hours: 5.00PM to 9.00PM every Friday.

The best food truck night market located in Sydney, Barangaroo Food Truck Friday offers classic comfort foods and international flavors to vegetarian and vegan options that will surely suit every taste bud of every single visitor. Held with an outdoor setting, it is a place that's perfect for you to immerse yourself in a festive and vibrant atmosphere accompanied by live performances throughout the evening. A nice and comfy place to hang out with your friends and family, even kids would be able to enjoy the open space, listen to the music and try a variety of different options of foods.

Most of the weekend markets listed above have their uniqueness with each having different target markets. One is more focused on artistic masterpiece, one is dedicated for fashion and one is more focused on antiques collections. If you would like to visit Sydney soon, Traveloka would gladly help you in booking the flights, hotels or even any other tourist attractions located in the city. Besides having the best price to offer, Traveloka often gives out a combo, promotion or even discounts! So what are you waiting for? Hurry and Grab yours fast before you miss it, only in Traveloka!