Sydney’s beloved Glebe Markets has announced it will be shutting its doors at the end of February.

In news that likely came as a shock to the majority of Sydneysiders, Glebe Markets has announced its closure. Undoubtedly Sydney’s most famous market, Glebe Markets has been setting up shop every Saturday at Glebe Primary School since 1992, clocking up a solid 31 years.

Taking to their website and Instagram, Glebe Markets announced the closure and revealed that February 25th would be their final day of operation.

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The organisers reportedly cited “personal reasons” when alerting stall holders to the closure, although apparently, a contract allowing the markets to be held on the school grounds was also finishing up in March.

The good news is, a spokesperson for the Department of Health has said that the department intends to continue the markets and that a new tender process to find someone to take over the contract and run the markets will begin soon.

glebe markets closing indefinitely???!! paddy’s markets also on the brink of closure???? i hate it here

— elex (@sponzoredposts) February 1, 2023

This means that (hopefully) Glebe Markets won’t be gone for good, although how long this process will take – and what Glebe Markets 2.0 will look like – is a little murky at this stage.

With Glebe Markets out of the running for at least a little while, what better time to check out some of Sydney’s other markets? From Rozelle Collectors Market to Marrickville’s Organic Food Markets, here are 5 other great markets Sydney has to offer.

Rozelle Collectors Market

Operating at Rozelle Public School for more than 20 years, Rozelle Collectors Market is a go-to for all your second-hand, bric-a-brac and antique needs. A large outdoor market, Rozelle is not too dissimilar to Glebe, but with more of a crate-digging, rack-rummaging edge. The markets are held every Saturday between 9 am and 3 pm.

Paddington Markets

Taking place every Saturday at the Paddington Uniting Church, Paddington Markets is a not-for-profit artisan market featuring local artists, bakers, chefs and fresh produce (as well as stacks of clothes and other secondhand goods), which has been in operation since 1973. Another sprawling outdoor market, Paddington Markets is held every Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm.

Surry Hills Vintage Markets

Popping up once a month at Shannon Reserve (on Surry Hills’s famous Crown Street) since 1981, Surry Hills Vintage Markets specialise in recycled, secondhand and handmade clothing and goods. A smaller market – still decent sized – and one that sure packs a punch, Surry Hills Vintage Markets take place on the first Saturday of every month between 8 am and 4 pm.

Bondi Markets

With so much market action happening on a Saturday, it’s nice to have a Sunday option. Cue Bondi Markets. Just across the road from the beach – perfect if you want to combine your market trawling with a swim – Bondi Markets offers a mix of new and old clothing, jewellery, homewares and art. Bondi Markets takes place at Bondi Beach Public School every Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

On a side note, if you want something with more of a culinary bent, Bondi Farmers Market pops up in the same location every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Marrickville Organic Markets

While Marrickville Organic Markets might bill itself as a food market, it covers a lot more than that, with tonnes of vintage clothes, books and bric-a-brac (you name it). Perouse the finest local, certified organic produce to fill your fridge, or grab yourself a gourmet snack (these markets boast some famous food stalls). Plus, it’s another Sunday market to add to the mix. Marrickville Markets take place at the Addison Road Centre (142 Addison Road, Marrickville) every Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm.

Even with Glebe out of the mix (for now) there is so much on offer. So next time you’re feeling down about Sydney’s cultural scene, grab a big bag and hit the markets – they’ll be sure to convince you otherwise.