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

What’s on

Carriageworks Winter

If you’re the type to hibernate the second Sydney dips below 20 degrees, consider this your cue to rethink your winter-on-the-couch itinerary. Carriageworks – Redfern’s industrial arts hub – is rolling out a stacked cold-season program that’s less “cosy night in” and more “culture-packed calendar”, running from late May through August. Here’s what you need to know about the Carriageworks winter line-up. Things kick off in a big way with Vivid Sydney (May 29–June 14), as Carriageworks transforms into one of the festival’s key music hubs. The lineup is genuinely stand-out this year, featuring hip-hop royalty Lil’ Kim, R&B hitmaker Ella Mai, EDM heavyweights Alison Wonderland and Porter Robinson, plus genre-bending acts like Skin On Skin and Teletech. It’s not all late-night beats, either – the free Awesome Black Block Party brings a vibrant celebration of First Nations culture, and the (already sold-out) Warakirri Dining Experience will serve up native ingredients in a seriously immersive setting. From there, the program will shift gears towards a more playful artsy offering. Comedy fans should make a beeline for Garry Starr: Classic Penguins (June 16– July 5), a chaotic, mostly-naked sprint through the entire Penguin Classics catalogue that’s already earned cult status on the global festival circuit. Visual art lovers, meanwhile, can explore the Incognito Art Show (June 24–July 5), a massive anonymous exhibition where you can snap up original works without the gallery price...

The Little Food Market

If your idea of heaven is discovering a chilli oil you can’t live without, tasting a seriously funky blue cheese or finding a new favourite small-batch gin, The Little Food Market is calling your name. Making its Sydney debut at Carriageworks from August 21–23, this foodie fiesta brings together more than 180 of Australia’s best artisan food and drink producers. Expect everything from black garlic, and premium olive oils to pantry staples, handcrafted pastries, award-winning smallgoods and good-for-your-gut fermented foods. There’s plenty for gluten-free, plant-based and non-alcoholic options, too. The Feasting area is serving up dishes from some of Sydney’s most exciting kitchens. Tuck into crispy pumpkin fritti with hot honey and manchego (Attenzione Food & Wine); Constantinople-style pita souvlaki (Olympic Meats); Japanese ochazuke, bento boxes and yuzu cheesecake (Tento); woodfired pizza (Lucio Pizzeria); and Japanese onigiri (Mogu Mogu). Then there’s The Stage, hosted by Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon of Straight To The Source, where chefs, producers and food experts take over with free cooking demonstrations and tastings. Look out for pastry chef Christopher Thé (Hearthe) unveiling the latest iteration of his famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake – which you will get to sample later (yay!); chef George Calombaris championing Greek heritage and seasonal produce; writer Mike Bennie focusing on small batch wines; and Pepe Saya’s Melissa Altman and Pierre Issa who first...
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Sydney Contemporary

Art enthusiasts, assemble. Australia's biggest contemporary art event is coming back to the Harbour City, and its milestone tenth edition is set to spill well beyond the walls of Carriageworks. From September 3-6, Sydney Contemporary will return with more than 500 artists from 33 countries, and an ambitious program of large-scale installations, performances and public artworks across the city. While the fair itself will take over Carriageworks as usual, this year's highlights will extend to two beautiful waterfront spots. Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie will unveil a striking new installation at Sydney Fish Market, while Joan Ross's bold video work will transform Pier Pavilion at Barangaroo – inviting passing Sydneysiders to engage with contemporary art outside the traditional gallery setting. Inside Carriageworks, expect everything from monumental sculptures and immersive textile installations to kinetic works and live performances. Melbourne duo The Huxleys will debut a joyous new performance piece, and Mike Hewson (the visionary behind AGNSW's universally-loved exhibition The Key's Under The Mat will transform the Carriageworks café with his signature immersive approach. Other headline names exhibtiing this year include acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge, Australian sculptor Alex Seton and Torres Strait artists Grace Lillian Lee, Dr Ken Thaiday Snr and Allan George Lee – though the real joy of Sydney Contemporary is discovering your new favourite artist from...

Australian Native Food Festival

Love munching on macadamias? Ever tried kangaroo steak sprinkled with mountain pepperberry? How about lemon myrtle in your tea, a dollop of Davidson plum jam, finger lime over oysters, wattleseed in muffins or saltbush as a seasoning? It's your chance to try these extraordinary native flavours at the second Australian Native Food Festival, taking over Carriageworks in Eveleigh on September 27-28. Curated by Sharon Winsor, a proud Weilwan woman from north-west NSW and founder of Indigiearth, this free festival celebrates Indigenous culture while shining a spotlight on the oldest cuisine on earth. Learn about native ingredients as you sample your way across 30 market stalls by First Nations businesses. There’s everything from native spices and wild teas to bush beauty products, chocolate, jerky and aromatherapy. You can also try your hand at traditional weaving with Ngumpie Weaving, or book a one-on-one Ngangkari Healing Treatment Session with Pitjantjatjara healer Debbie Watson. Food lovers are in for a treat with impressive collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous chefs and advocates. 2024 MasterChef Australia winner Nat Thaipun will explore her Thai culinary heritage through the lens of native flavours, while Lucy Tweed and Kakadu Kitchen founder Ben Tyler will share simple, practical ways to bring Australian ingredients into your everyday cooking. Chef Kylie Kwong joins Gamilaroi Elder Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo OAM for a special cooking demonstration, while...
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