Carriageworks

Getting there

Carriageworks presents an ambitious program throughout the year encompassing music, theatre, dance, food, fashion, design, and more.

Famous for one of Sydney’s best markets, the Carriageworks Farmers Market, which is held every Saturday morning with locals and visitors flocking to the site for farm-fresh seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, artisanal delicacies and great coffee.

Since its inaugural Vivid Sydney presentation in 2012, Carriageworks has been home to wild parties, unique culinary explorations and world-class international and local music acts, including music superstar and fashionista Grace Jones, boundary-pushing musician Björk and Aussie dance music heavyweights Rüfüs Du Sol.

In 2026, Carriageworks will celebrate Vivid Sydney with an electrifying mix of live music, performance and fine dining across three weekends. Hosting international headliners, local disruptors and community-led collaborations, Carriageworks is one of the festival’s most dynamic cultural destinations.

The industrial bays will host unmissable live music events, led by hip hop icon Lil' Kim, a rare chance to see a defining force of rap live in Sydney. Ella Mai, the Grammy-winning R&B star, returns after a sold-out global tour for an intimate yet commanding night, and the Australian electronic music scene takes centre stage, including a huge night of house and techno with Sudanese-Australian producer Skin On Skin.

Awesome Black returns to Carriageworks with the free, all‑ages Awesome Black Block Party celebrating First Nations music, creativity and community. Plus, award-winning Weilwan chef Sharon Winsor hosts her celebration of First Nations Culture, cuisine and storytelling, Warakirri Dining Experience.