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The Big Design Market

The Big Design Market

The Big Design Market brings Sydney the best and most creative independent designers for three days of shopping and fun!

The Big Design Market is a fantastic place for Christmas shoppers and those who love original and unique gifts.

The Big Design Market Sydney 2025 Dates, Activities, Showbags & Exhibitors

The Big Design Market will return to Carriageworks this year, from 19-21 September 2025. This incredible space will be transformed with over 200 exceptional exhibitors, including many exciting newcomers and designers from New Zealand. Expect a fresh lineup of boutique homewares, hand-made ceramics, limited-edition art prints, Australian-made fashion, unique jewellery, stationery and much more!

The Big Design Market is the ultimate place to find exceptional items to delight every loved one. It offers an incredible curation of ethically made ceramics, jewellery, homewares, clothing, innovative lifestyle products, pet wares, stationery, and much more, with many exciting new brands joining the lineup.

You’ll be spoilt for choice regarding tasty delights from ‘The Big Food Hall’! Discover an array of incredible tastemakers, including gourmet food, delectable drinks, artisan coffee, and decadent delights to satisfy every craving.

Don’t miss our legendary designer showbags! Filled with amazing design pieces and gourmet food, what’s not to love? They sell out in the first half-hour of each day!⁠

Plus, incredible visitor prizes and a fun, creative play space for kids, created by our campaign artist, Emma Hollingsworth of Mulganai, will be on offer.

Tickets

Tickets are available for purchase online before the event. You can also purchase tickets at the door using a credit/debit card. Please note that The Big Design Market is a cashless event. There are several ticket points, so queuing will be minimal. Exhibitors will have Eftpos and credit card facilities available.

Getting There

Getting to The Big Design Market is easy, whether you’re on foot, cycling, or using public transport. Carriageworks is located in a residential area on Wilson Street, Eveleigh. It’s strongly recommended to arrive by public transport or rideshare, as there is limited on-street parking.

There are two entry points to The Big Design Market. Visitors may enter via the main Carriageworks stairs at 245 Wilson Street or via Carriageworks Way, accessed via 229 Wilson Street.

Carriageworks is easily accessible by train. Walk eight minutes from Redfern Station, ten minutes from Macdonaldtown Station or 15 minutes from Newtown Station. The closest station to Carriageworks is Redfern Station.

Bus routes 422, 423, 426, 428, 370, and 352 stop on City Road at Codrington Street, a five-minute walk from Carriageworks.

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Friday 19 Sep: 11am - 8pm
Saturday 20 Sep: 10am - 6pm
Sunday 21 Sep: 10am - 5pm

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Adults: $6 + Booking fee
Kids 12 years & under: Free

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