Sydney Christmas Markets 2026: The Ultimate Family Guide to Festive Markets, Santa Visits & Christmas Fun

If you’re looking for the best Christmas markets in Sydney this festive season, Cambridge Markets has an incredible line-up of family-friendly events packed with Santa visits, Christmas carols, festive shopping, delicious food and plenty of fun for the kids.

From waterfront markets and twilight events to Christmas festivals and carols under the stars, these markets are the perfect way to support local small businesses while getting into the festive spirit.

Support Local This Christmas

Christmas is one of the busiest and most important times of the year for small businesses, makers and market stallholders. Cambridge Markets is bringing communities together across Sydney with a series of magical Christmas events featuring local artisans, gourmet food vendors, entertainment and festive family activities.

Expect visits from Santa, roving Christmas elves, live carollers, market stalls filled with unique gifts and plenty of opportunities to create special family memories.

Cronulla Christmas Market

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November 2026

The Christmas season kicks off at the beautiful Don Lucas Reserve overlooking Wanda Beach. One of the largest and most popular markets in the Sutherland Shire, visitors can enjoy:

• Over 200 market stalls
• Christmas gifts and homewares
• Fashion, jewellery and art
• Gourmet food and sweet treats
• Kids rides and family entertainment

📍 Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla
⏰ 10am to 4pm both days

Double Bay Christmas Festival

Saturday 28 November 2026

This spectacular Christmas celebration combines a festive market with an evening concert and fireworks.

Visitors can enjoy performances from:

• Conrad Sewell
• Paulini
• Shannon Noll
• Hugh Sheridan
• Harlan Goode

The day includes more than 120 market stalls, local performers, Christmas entertainment and a fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.

📍 Steyne Park, Double Bay
⏰ 12pm to 9pm
🎟️ Free entry

Martin Place Christmas Markets

28 November to 24 December 2026

One of Sydney’s most iconic Christmas destinations returns, bringing 19 market days to Martin Place in the heart of the CBD.

Visitors can browse more than 60 artisan stalls while soaking up the festive atmosphere beneath Sydney’s famous Christmas tree.

Highlights Include:

✅ Christmas gifts and festive shopping

✅ Food stalls and popular dessert vendors

✅ Live music and entertainment

✅ Free Saturday workshops

✅ Sustainable Christmas initiatives

Free Family Workshops

Every Saturday, visitors can participate in free workshops including:

• Christmas card making
• Christmas wreath design
• Sustainable cooking workshops

Workshops are delivered by social enterprises including The Social Outfit and Slogue.

Sustainable Saturdays

Food vendors will use reusable plates, cups and containers through Cercle’s rewashable service, helping reduce single-use waste during the festive season.

📍 Martin Place, Sydney CBD
⏰ 11am to 9:15pm

More Sydney Christmas Markets for Families

Maroubra Beach Christmas Market

Saturday 5 December

Located opposite the beach, this popular community market offers:

• Christmas gift stalls
• Fresh produce
• Vintage treasures
• Santa visits

📍 Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
⏰ 8am to 2pm

Wentworth Point Carols

Saturday 5 December

Enjoy Christmas carols by the waterfront alongside festive market stalls, food vendors and family activities.

📍 Marina Square, Wentworth Point
⏰ 5pm to 10pm

Dolls Point Christmas Market

Sunday 6 December

A brand-new Christmas market for 2026 located on the stunning Botany Bay foreshore.

Families can enjoy:

• 120+ market stalls
• Santa and roving elves
• Live music
• Giant bubbles
• Puppet shows
• Arts and crafts activities

📍 Peter Depena Reserve, Dolls Point
⏰ 10am to 4pm

Royal Randwick Christmas Market

Friday 4 December

A festive afternoon featuring:

• International food vendors
• Christmas activities
• Dance performances
• Santa appearances

📍 Royal Randwick Racecourse
⏰ 2pm to 7:30pm

Heart of Randwick Christmas Market

Friday 11 December

Supporting local hospital staff and the wider community, this evening market features more than 40 stalls and festive entertainment.

📍 Heritage Quarter, Hospitals Campus, Randwick
⏰ 3pm to 9pm

Burwood Christmas Market

Saturday 12 December

Presented with Burwood Council, this festive community event brings:

• Christmas market stalls
• Local performers
• Family entertainment
• Delicious food vendors

📍 Burwood Park, Burwood
⏰ 12pm to 9pm

Ryde Wharf Christmas Market

Sunday 13 December

Enjoy Christmas shopping with beautiful Parramatta River views while visiting local stallholders offering gifts, food and festive treats.

📍 Anderson Park, Meadowbank
⏰ 9am to 2pm

Wentworth Point Twilight Christmas Market

Saturday 19 December

Shop under the stars while enjoying:

• International street food
• Christmas shopping
• Family entertainment
• Three hours free parking

📍 Marina Square, Wentworth Point
⏰ 5pm to 9pm

Heffron Park Christmas Market

Sunday 20 December

Leave your Christmas shopping until the very last weekend and pick up:

• Fresh produce
• Gourmet treats
• Last-minute gifts
• Stocking fillers

📍 Heffron Park, Maroubra
⏰ 8am to 2pm

Why We Love These Markets

Whether you’re searching for unique Christmas gifts, looking to support local small businesses or simply wanting a festive family day out, Cambridge Markets has something for everyone this Christmas.

As Cambridge Markets Director Madelienne Anderson explains:

“Christmas is the most important trading period of the year for our small businesses. With Santa, carollers and our roving elves at every large Christmas market, there’s something magical for the whole family, and every gift bought goes straight back to a local maker or independent business.”

So grab the family, bring your Christmas spirit and start planning your festive adventures across Sydney!