Where vintage style meets serious curation and conscious fashion culture.
If you’ve been searching for Second Life Markets Sydney tickets, 2025 dates, reviews, or how to get there, you’ve found your answer. Set inside the industrial Blacksmiths Workshop at Carriageworks, Second Life Markets is the go-to destination for Sydney’s style-conscious shoppers who prefer slow fashion with attitude. Expect over 120 curated stalls, music all day, a sharp crowd, and vintage finds worth skipping Sunday brunch for.
Brought to life by Aviva Stella—also the founder of @shopsstorage and Second Life UK and Asia—this event redefines what a preloved fashion market can be. It's not just a shopping day, it's a cultural moment.
Contact Details
Event Name: Second Life Markets – Sydney
Venue: Carriageworks, Blacksmiths Workshop
Address: 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015
Phone (Carriageworks Info Line): +61 2 8571 9099
Email: boxoffice@carriageworks.com.au
Official Website: www.secondlifemarkets.com
Event Info: carriageworks.com.au/events/second-life-markets-2025
Instagram: @secondlifemarkets | @shopsstorage
What to Expect
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Over 120 handpicked stalls selling vintage, designer, and reworked fashion
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A rotating seasonal line-up—never the same crowd twice
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Local DJs playing throughout the day
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Food trucks and drinks onsite
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A sustainable fashion event with real style integrity
2025 Market Dates
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Sunday 31 August
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Sunday 2 November
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Sunday 21 December
Opening Hours: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tickets
All tickets are timed and non-refundable. Entry is via Eventbrite.
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$15 Early Bird VIP – Entry from 9:30am
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$11 General Admission – Entry from 10:00am
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$8 Entry – From 3:00pm
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$5 Late Entry – From 5:00pm
Children under 12 enter free
Location
Blacksmiths Workshop, Carriageworks
245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015
Sydney, Australia – View on Google Maps
Getting There and Parking
Accessibility Info
Why It’s a BioHax Green List Pick
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Sydney’s best vintage fashion market
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Run by one of the most influential voices in circular fashion
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Curated stalls, not clutter
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Community-focused, creator-led, and environmentally smart
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Located inside one of the city’s most dynamic cultural venues
Accessibility
Carriageworks is wheelchair accessible.
For access support or specific requirements, contact:
boxoffice@carriageworks.com.au
Founder Spotlight
Aviva Stella, the creator of Second Life Markets and @shopsstorage, has reshaped what second-hand fashion looks like in Australia and beyond. She discusses her journey, curatorial process, and the rise of sustainable fashion retail on the Can’t Not Podcast.
Listen here
SEO FAQs
When are the upcoming Second Life Markets in Sydney?
August 31, November 2, and December 21, 2025.
Where is the event held?
At Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW. Enter via the Blacksmiths Workshop entrance.
How much are tickets?
Tickets range from $5 to $15 depending on the session. Entry is free for kids under 12.
What time does the market run?
From 9:30am to 6:00pm. VIP entry begins at 9:30am.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes. All ages are welcome.
Does the line-up change each season?
Yes. Every event features a new mix of stallholders, designers, and vintage sellers.
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