Experience the vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival with dining, shopping, and cultural activities in Sydney's Chinatown.
Wednesday 15 September 2027
to Sunday 11 October 2026
10:00am - 10:45pm
Shop R1.05/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Free
Celebrate the enchanting Mid-Autumn Festival at Market City, where the heart of Chinatown comes alive with glowing lanterns, delicious food, and cultural festivities. This event offers a perfect blend of dining experiences, shopping delights, and engaging activities for families and friends.
Enjoy a festive atmosphere with beautiful lantern installations that transform the 1909 Dining Precinct into a magical setting for long lunches or dinners. Discover Australia's largest mooncake sale featuring hundreds of varieties, perfect for sharing or indulging.
Take part in exciting giveaways, try your luck at the Mid-Autumn claw machine, and bring home a personalized Chinese calligraphy keepsake to remember this special celebration.
The festival runs daily from 10:00 to 22:59, starting Tuesday 15 September through Sunday 11 October 2026. The 1909 Dining Precinct hosts nine authentic Asian restaurants offering a variety of dishes from hot pot to seafood and noodles.
Key highlights include the mooncake sale from 11 to 28 September and free mooncake giveaways on selected days. The claw machine event on 19 September offers fun prizes with simple spending requirements, and the calligraphy keepsake activity runs from 18 to 27 September.
This event is family-friendly and free to attend, with some activities and keepsakes available for purchase.
Market City Shopping Centre, 13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, is the festival venue, located in Sydney’s vibrant Chinatown. The 1909 Dining Precinct is on Level 3, while the mooncake sale and other activities take place on Level 1.
Free parking is available after 6pm at 2 Quay Street, Haymarket, with validation at participating restaurants. The car park exit is before 1am.
Public transport options and nearby amenities make Market City easily accessible for families looking to enjoy a day or evening out.
- The event is free to attend, but some activities like calligraphy keepsakes have costs.
- Spend $20 at participating Haymarket stores or $40 at Thai Kee IGA or Woolworths to access the claw machine.
- Terms and conditions apply to giveaways and promotions.
- The festival celebrates cultural heritage and food, making it an enriching experience for children and adults alike.
Entry to the festival is free. Dining and shopping costs vary by restaurant and vendor.
Some activities, such as the personalized calligraphy keepsake, require payment. No advance booking is necessary for general attendance.
For parking, remember to validate your ticket at the restaurant after 6pm to enjoy free parking until 1am.
