Market City is celebrating National Wellness month with a range of free activations to help people get up, out, and moving throughout August with the aim of connecting Sydney-siders of all ages with local clubs to build healthier habits.

Among the activities for the month is free Tai Chi led by world-class masters, a badminton pop up with Badminton NSW, and expert table-tennis coaching throughout August.

 Tai Chi Tuesdays

Held every Tuesday from 4 August to the end of October, Market City is hosting free 40-minute classes at 12pm & 1pm.

Led by internationally recognised Tai Chi Masters Cyril Loa, Sam Ruan and Alice Dong, each session includes a gentle Qigong warm-up, traditional Yang-style Tai Chi and a guided cool down in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact way to improve balance, flexibility, mobility and overall wellbeing. Whether you're new to Tai Chi or have practised before, everyone is welcome. No bookings required.

Event Details:

Where: Main Entry to Paddy's Markets, in Market City. Thomas Street, Haymarket (Undercover)
When: Every Tuesday, 4 August – 27 October 2026
12:00pm – 12:40pm
1:00pm – 1:40pm

Table tennis 

Free table tennis every day at Market City from 10am-7pm. Plus, professional coaching sessions are being held with former Australian Olympian, Michelle Bromley, and table tennis coach Aija Bruvere fortnightly from 5-6pm on Thursdays.

Event Details:

Where: Level 2, Market City
When: Casual play daily, 10:00am–7:00pm, coaching sessions 5-6pm on Thursdays fortnightly from 27 August

Badminton

Market City is transforming into a vibrant badminton destination for the Sydney Haymarket Badminton Challenge as part of the AFT International Sports Fitness Festival. From 24-30 August, a full-size badminton court will be installed for free-play, challenges, and professional player demonstrations.

Organised in partnership with Badminton NSW and AFT-International Sports Fitness Festival, players of all ages can enjoy free come-and-try sessions, take on the shuttlecock machine in our seven-minute challenge, book a team for our corporate competition, or learn from the masters as professional players including para-athletes take the court.

Event Details:

Where: Level 1, Market City
When: 24-30 August, 10:00am–5:00pm, full schedule below:

Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 August
11:00am – 12:00pm: Free Play
12:00pm – 5:00pm: Corporate competition

Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Free Play
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Professional and Para Badminton Demonstrations
3:00pm – 5:00pm: Shuttlecock Free Play Activity