Finders Keepers Design Market Sydney
Skip any last-minute scrambles, as this much-loved market for design-lovers returns to make Mother's Day gift-buying a breeze.
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Need a cute gift or want to fill your home with beautifully designed objects and locally made treats? Finders Keepers Market has now been showcasing talented designers and food makers for 18 years, with the 2026 edition arriving in Sydney with creations from over 150 artisans. Plus, it's all happening a week before Mother's Day, so you can easily avoid a last-minute bind when it comes to finding a thoughtful present.
Taking place at Carriageworks from Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3, this year's event features 30 brand-new stalls to check out. These include ARAKYAL's Armenian-inspired fragrances, Jimawood's First Nations-led incense and Zyanya Earthwalker's sculptural wares. Meanwhile, dozens of design market favourites return, from Heathcote Gin to Arcadia Scott Ceramics.
Like previous years, there's also plenty to sip and munch on as you browse, with The Finders Bar back again and fully stocked with flavours from the stallholders. If you're keen to roam the colourful stalls with a bevvie — and probably purchase some more to take home —take a wander with a beer from Yulli's Brews, keep warm with a mulled wine from Weerona Wine or knock back a Heathcote Gin cocktail.
The food selection is also top-notch, featuring pizzas, focaccias, crepes, okonomiyaki and more, with loads of pantry and fridge items ready to level up your home cooking. There's also resident DJs spinning tunes throughout the weekend. Yet for those looking for a more serene visit, Finders Keepers Market is also hosting a low-sensory hour on Sunday from 9am–10am, so you can shop calmly in a darker, quieter space before the crowd piles in.
Images: Samee Lapham.
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