Sydney’s biggest foodie market is coming soon
March 13, 2025
Sydney’s biggest foodie and market hub is a must-visit destination
Grand opening 26 March
Hay St Market at Paddy’s, Market City
Market City, one of Sydney’s most iconic destinations is about to get even better. We’re about to become Sydney’s ultimate destination for food lovers and market-goers!
Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, minutes from Central station, our centre spans three levels of shopping and Asian dining, plus an entire floor dedicated to markets — housing both Paddy’s Markets and Hay St Market, soon-to-be Sydney’s biggest foodie market.
Inspired by leading markets from around the world and Australia’s cultural mixing pot, Hay St Market is a vibrant destination to ignite the senses. Designed to celebrate Sydney’s incredible culinary journey throughout the decades and the city’s cultural diversity and love for authentic food and beverage experiences, Hay St Market pays homage to Paddy’s long and colourful history.
You’ll be able to discover a plethora of unique traders, including:
- Diverse hawker-style street food
- Eclectic central food market
- Seasonal fresh produce
- Artisanal goods
- Lively new bars
- Glass-encased sustainable urban farm
- On-site coffee roaster
- Roaming mobile carts
Hay St Market sits alongside Paddy’s Markets, known for its fresh produce and unique finds, complementing our renowned Asian restaurants on Level 3 and our casual dine-in and grab-and-go options from the Level 1 food court.
Get ready to explore global flavours, discover delicious food and drink and experience a vibrant new market destination in the heart of Haymarket! We can’t wait to welcome you to Hay St Market at Paddy’s.
Trading until late, 7 days.
Explore Neon Playground 2.0
15 March — 6 April
Chinatown and Haymarket
Join Sydney’s largest Asian Australian cultural arts festival, located in Haymarket. For 22 days, Neon Playground 2.0 will be an explosion of neon lights, art installations, music and food, kicking off from 15 March to 6 April 2025.
Wander the streets of Chinatown, snap a selfie with the towering neon light artworks and enjoy the best of what Haymarket has to offer. Come play, eat, drink and shop in one of the most iconic parts of Sydney.
One night only
Special Neon Playground 2.0 events
Saturday 15 March
Chinatown and Haymarket
Don’t miss out! Join us for a free Block Party, exciting activities and your chance to win fun prizes.
Free Block Party
Dixon Street will be glowing under the neon lights with an epic free Block Party from 5pm – 10pm. The lineup features 1300, tiffi, Tommy Gunn Crimson, Lo Sai Sai Lo, Small FRY, Wiwidya, mel.wav and more!
Where: Dixon Street, Chinatown
When: 5pm — 10pm
Play for a dining voucher
Test your strength to win fun prizes — including dining vouchers! If you think you’ve got what it takes, flex your power at Neon Playground’s free High Striker Power Hammer. Try your luck and join the fun!
Where: Corner of Hay Street and Thomas Street, outside Market City
When: 5pm — 9pm
See you there!
Park FREE deals
Open 24/7
2 Quay Street, Haymarket
Keen to explore the neon nights? Planning your visit to Hay St Market? Craving late night munchies from our 1909 Dining Precinct? Find affordable and free 24/7 parking in the heart of the action at Market City.
Take advantage of great deals, including our Dine on Level 3 and Park Free promotion. Enter after 6pm and exit by 1am to enjoy free parking when dining.
Other great dining, shopping, student, night, early bird and theatre deals are also available. Plus, you can pre-book through Wilson Parking.
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