Paddington Markets

The Paddington Markets are held on Oxford Street in Paddington, one of Sydney's most elegant and stylish eastern-suburbs neighbourhoods. A famous, long-running weekend market, it's a genuine Sydney institution — renowned for its fashion, design, art, jewellery and craft stalls, many showcasing emerging local designers, the kind of stylish, characterful market that's helped launch careers over the decades.

The appeal is that combination of quality fashion, design and handmade goods and the fun of browsing a market with a real reputation for style and emerging talent, ideal for finding something unique, a special piece or a gift, with food stalls to round out the visit. Its stylish, design-focused character and Paddington setting make it a genuine highlight, and it's clearly drawn a loyal following over the years.

With a 4.3 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved market. It typically runs on a set day (often Saturdays), and trading days, opening hours, stalls and any weather changes vary, so it's worth checking the current schedule before you go — particularly to confirm the market day — then enjoying the fashion, design and stalls at the Paddington Markets.