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Celebrate this Festive Season at Hay St Market – Sydney’s Ultimate Christmas Destination

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Celebrate this Festive Season at Hay St Market – Sydney’s Ultimate Christmas Destination

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Sydney,14 December,2025

With Christmas fast approaching Paddy’s Markets is offering families free digital Santa photos with any purchase of $10 or more, making it Sydney’s most affordable place to get your Santa snaps this year. 

Across December, Santa will touch down at Paddy’s Flemington and Paddy’s Haymarket, joined by Christmas elves, fairies and roaming performers spreading Christmas cheer. There’ll also be brass bands and carollers popping up on select days.

This December, Hay St Market is transforming into a vibrant holiday hub filled with festive food, live music, themed weekends, family activities and Christmas-themed experiences. From global Christmas flavours and seasonal cocktails to daily entertainment and special one-off events, Hay St Market is delivering an unforgettable month of celebrations for visitors of all ages.

Key Highlights:

  • Christmas Menu (All December): Daily festive dishes including Brown Sugar & Orange Glazed Ham Ciabatta, Roasted Turkey & Pork Belly Sausage Roll, Boozy Fruit Mince Tarts and more.
  • Christmas Cocktails at Traders Bar: Sip on the Nutcracker (rum, peanut butter whiskey, Frangelico, cream) or the Crimson Noel (rosemary gin, cranberry, cinnamon, ginger beer).
  • Hay St Sounds: Christmas Edition (Now–21 Dec): Daily live music, Christmas carollers and seasonal favourites.
  • Hay St Sounds: Country Style (6–7 Dec): A country-inspired holiday weekend perfect for pre-concert dining or country music lovers.
  • Hay St Sounds Special – A Very Bublé Christmas (20 Dec): A night of smooth Michael Bublé Christmas classics.
  • Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt (10–21 Dec): Kids who find all five elves receive a free ice cream.
  • Hay St Kids Program (12–14 Dec & 19–21 Dec): Face painting, cookie decorating and a bookable wreath-making class.
  • Ugly Christmas T-Shirt & Jumper Party + Trivia (19 Dec): A night of Christmas movie trivia, entertainment and prizes.

It’s the perfect way for families to enjoy an affordable festive day out — and tick off their Christmas shopping in one go. From fresh seafood, fruit and seasonal veg at Flemington to gifts, fashion, souvenirs, phone accessories and foodie finds at Haymarket, Paddy’s has everything you need to make your Christmas budget go further.

 

KEY DETAILS:

Flemington

  • Friday 12 December: 11am-12pm

  • Friday 19 December: 11am-2pm

  • Saturday 13 & 20 December: 9am-12pm

  • Sunday 14 & 21 December: 12pm-3pm

Haymarket

  • Friday 12 & 19 December: 12pm-3pm

  • Saturday 13 & 20 December: 12pm-3pm

  • Sunday 14 & 21 December: 12pm-3pm

 

For full event details, visit: https://www.haystmarket.com.au/whats-on/events/christmas-at-hay-st

 

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About Hay St Market at Paddy’s:
Hay St Market at Paddy’s is Sydney’s hottest foodie destination. With over 48 traders under one roof, Hay St Market at Paddy’s is a buzzing, fully licensed market where you can eat, drink, shop. Hay St

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