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Carriageworks

This huge, post-industrial location in Eveleigh is an exciting hub for arts and events of all kinds
  • Art
  • Eveleigh
Alannah Sue
Written by Alannah Sue
Former Arts and Culture Editor
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Time Out says

Worth visiting for the cool, post-industrial vibes of the space alone, Carriageworks is what we call the sprawling multi-arts venue that’s the latest incarnation of the historic Eveleigh Rail Yards. Built in the 1880s, its cavernous interiors are faithfully preserved, giving it a limitless-ness that’s very different from the plush cocoons of most theatres. 

Heaps of exciting events in Sydney’s cultural calendar go down here, from huge art markets to queer raves, from Australian Fashion Week to the coolest gigs on the Vivid Sydney program. And yes, it’s also home to a ripper weekly farmers market, and the odd art installation or exhibition. 

The resident arts companies at Carriageworks include Performance Space, Sydney Chamber Opera, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Erth, and Force Majeure, amongst others. As of 2024, Carriageworks is on a new track (ahem), taking a fresh approach to its scheduling that responds to the evolution of the city to create what CEO Fergus Linehan describes as "what a cultural centre should be in 2024". (Read our full chat about the future of Carriageworks over here.)

How to get to Carriageworks

Carriageworks is easily accessible by train. Walk eight minutes from Redfern Station, ten minutes from Macdonaldtown Station, or 15 minutes from Newtown Station. Find out more about travel, bookings and accessibility over here.

Food and drink at Carriageworks

There's lots of food to try and producers to stock up with at the Carriageworks Farmers Market, which is open every Saturday from 8am–1pm. Cohab Coffee has your caffeine fix sorted from Wednesday to Friday, between 10am–2pm. The bar is usually open during special events, in addition to pop-up food experiences.

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Details

Address
245 Wilson St
Eveleigh
Sydney
2015
Opening hours:
Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm

What’s on

Carriageworks Farmers Market

It’s imperative that you do not eat before you visit the Carriageworks Farmers Markets. You’ll want to save maximum belly space for your personal version of The Bachelorette where you decide who gets your dollars and what delicious produce gets to come home with you. Maybe you like something soupy and savoury first thing? In that case head to Bar Pho for a traditional Vietnamese start to the day. On the veggie train? Hit up Keppos St Kitchen for a falafel breakfast, or head to Food Farm for a classic bacon and egg roll.Once the hounds of your hunger have been quieted it’s time to prepare for your next meal, or seven. Stock up on artisan cheese from Leaning Oak, smoked salmon from Brilliant Foods and Sydney’s favourite sourdough from AP Bakery and brunch is sorted. You can spend a whole lot of money if you want to here, but equally you could just grab a kombucha on tap from Herbs of Life and find a chair for some of the best dog-watching in the city.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, travel tips and city insights, straight to your inbox. Hungry for more? Look at our list of the best markets in Sydney – produce or otherwise. 
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Affordable Art Fair

Looking to start building your art collection without going bankrupt? We’ve got you. The Affordable Art Fair is returning to Sydney for its fourth year, this time taking over the cavernous halls of Carriageworks, marking the start of the progressive arts precinct’s Summer Program. From November 6 - 9, 2025, more than 65 galleries – representing hundreds of local and international artists – will gather under one roof for four days of creative inspiration. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a dedicated collector, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find something to fall in love with, with original works priced between $100 and $10,000. At the new Carriageworks location, expect an upgraded layout, more space to browse, and refreshed dining options – plus plenty of spots to linger, swirl a glass of pinot like a seasoned critic. The 2025 lineup is packed with newcomers and fan favourites. Sydney’s N Smith Gallery joins the Fair for the first time, bringing works by Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro, Sally Scales, Louise Zhang and more. Paddington’s Art2Muse Gallery, Pyrmont’s Audrey Fine Art, and Woolloomooloo’s Frances Keevil Gallery will also make their hometown debuts. From further afield, Tyger Gallery (Yass) and Corner Store Gallery (Orange) will be showing colourful, textural pieces. Returning exhibitors include Woollahra’s Project Gallery, Day Gallery from the Blue Mountains, and the ever-eclectic Jumbled from Orange. Also back are the crowd-pleasing 'Artist in Action' live...

The Works at Carriageworks

Summer is approaching, and in excellent news for dance music enthusiasts, Sydney’s cultural calendar is about to get a whole lot sweatier. Renowned music curators Finely Tuned (the team behind Lost Paradise and Lost Sundays) have just unveiled a brand-new event series, and it’s on track to bring a whole heap of fun to the Harbour City this summer.  Enter The Works: six warehouse-scale events taking over Carriageworks across summer 2025/26, bringing some of the planet’s biggest electronic music acts to one of Sydney’s most progressive creative spaces. Benefitting from the influx of international DJs hitting Aussie shores for Lost Paradise and other summer festivals (including Victoria’s Beyond The Valley), the lineup is top-tier. Over four weeks, more than 20 local and international acts will roll through, with headliners spanning festival heavyweights, underground heroes and fun, forward-thinking taste-makers who are just starting to make their name. The beloved British electronic duo Underworld will launch the series on December 29, bringing their genre-defining live show to the industrial inner city setting (and yes, you can expect 'Born Slippy'). They’ll be joined by Ross From Friends’ new club-pop project Bubble Love, plus homegrown favourites Roza Terenzi and Reenie. From there, the energy won’t let up. I Hate Models will unleash raw, frenetic chaos on Carriageworks on January 2, flanked by techno maximalist VTSS and rising Scottish DJ Sim0ne. The following night,...
  • Dance and electronic
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