Martin Place Christmas Markets

The Martin Place Christmas Markets return to the heart of Sydney’s CBD, transforming one of the city’s most iconic precincts into a festive wonderland of lights, flavour and celebration.

Presented in partnership with the City of Sydney, the markets run across four magical weeks, featuring curated artisan stalls, gourmet festive bites and live entertainment beneath the city’s famous Christmas tree. With extended evening trading and a strong focus on eco-conscious celebration, Martin Place becomes a must-visit destination throughout the festive season.

Perfectly positioned just moments away, The Porter House Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection offers an elegant retreat after a night of festive exploring. Stay close to the markets, unwind in boutique luxury, and enjoy the convenience of a central CBD location that places Sydney’s Christmas celebrations right at your doorstep.

The Martin Place Christmas Markets are open Thursday 27 November – Sunday 30 November for the opening weekend, followed by Thursday to Saturday from 4 December – 20 December.

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When From 27 November 2025 to 20 December 2025

Where Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

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Tom Odell: Wonderful Life Tour

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Award-winning British singer songwriter Tom Odell has today announced his return to Australia on the Wonderful Life Tour, set down for January 2026. Odell is a firm favourite of Australian audiences. After quickly selling out two shows at Sydney Opera House last year, this will mark Odell’s first full Australian tour since 2014. This tour will showcase his vast catalogue, on top of cuts from his highly anticipated seventh studio album A Wonderful Life, released last week.

Tom Odell is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, known for his emotionally charged songwriting and willingness to embrace vulnerability. Since breaking through with “Another Love” — now a global anthem with over three billion Spotify streams — Odell has consistently pushed beyond pop conventions, offering music that speaks to the fragility of the human condition and the complexities of modern life. His blend of stark honesty and poetic lyricism has resonated with millions worldwide, with recent singles like “Black Friday” (nearly 700 million streams) cementing his place as an artist unafraid to confront both pain and beauty head-on.

With the release of his seventh studio album, A Wonderful Life, Odell continues this journey of unflinching honesty. Written across tour buses, trains, and studios, the record captures a world in flux — where doomscrolling, anxiety, and fractured modernity collide with moments of deep reflection and fragile hope.

Songs such as “Don’t Let Me Go” and “Wonderful Life” carry an intimacy that feels both universal and personal, with Odell’s voice reaching through the noise to offer connection and comfort. The live, human quality of the recordings — captured with his band playing together in the studio — adds to the sense that these are not just songs, but conversations.

Now, as he prepares to bring A Wonderful Life to audiences around the world, Odell is stepping into a new chapter defined not by polished pop stardom, but by fearless truth-telling. His music remains a refuge for listeners navigating their own struggles, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, moments of beauty and connection can still be found.

Event date: From 30 January 2026 to 31 January 2026

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