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New Sydney Fish Market packed on Good Friday
Shoppers and families flocked to the upgraded Sydney Fish Market for Easter, with organisers expecting over 60,000 visitors and vendors reporting strong early trade.
Apr 3rd 2026 · Australia
Insights
- Organisers expected more than 60,000 visitors at the market on Good Friday.
- Retailers reported busy trade from early morning, with some staff arriving around 2:30am.
- Visitors praised the new building for being cleaner, larger and offering more dining options.
- Some traders said they preferred the old site for its stronger traditional market atmosphere.
- The market opened in its upgraded facility in January and this was the first Easter at the new site.