The Loco Markets | 19 - 22 June
Launching Thursday 19 June, The Loco Markets bring six weeks of curated charm to South Eveleigh.
Join us every Thursday to Sunday and explore artisan stalls brimming with handcrafted treasures, all set to the backdrop of free live music. Dive into the rich history of South Eveleigh on a Heritage Walking Tour, get hands-on at Eveleigh Works’ blacksmithing workshops, and keep the kids entertained with interactive weekend activities designed just for them.
Here’s what’s on this week:
The Loco Markets
Thursday – Saturday, 19-21 June: 10am – 7pm
Sunday, 22 June: 10am – 4pm
Market Lineup:
Em Hatton – Art & Illustration featuring vibrant femme figures.
Paper Pops – Eco-friendly toys for kids aged 1-7.
Pachamama Remedies - A botanical atelier crafting artisanal wellness products using the purest botanical ingredients.
Mewse – 3D-printed functional homewares featuring bold colours and minimalist designs.
Flavedo – High performance makeup with no plastic packaging.
Stòrí of Africa - Nourishing skincare infused with nourishing African botanicals and other natural ingredients.
Studio Evo – Handcrafted jewellery inspired by organic textures, shapes, and rhythms found in the natural world.
Soka Pantry Co. - Premium, small-batch condiments fusing the bold flavours of Seoul and Istanbul.
Brentos – Art and illustration inspired by the Australian bush and coastline.
Stof Studios - Playful, bold, and unique earrings, bags, and accessories.
Enjoy Illustration Art - Whimsical watercolour art.
Weekend Family Fun
Bath Bomb Making Workshop
Join us at the Village Green (just across from Yoho Loho Café) for a hands-on Bath Bomb Making experience. Pick from three sessions - 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm on Saturday or Sunday, 21 - 22 June. For just $10+BF, you’ll make and take home 3 fizzy bath bombs. Don’t miss out—book your spot here.
Live Cartoon Artists
Our Live Cartoon Artists are sketching silly family portraits for free! No bookings needed—just swing by on Saturday, 11am–2pm or Sunday 11am–4pm. First come, first served.
Eveleigh Works
Mobile Foundry Demonstrations
Thursday, 19 June, 4 - 6pm
Location: Locomotive Street
A compact, working foundry set up in public space. These live sessions reveal the process of heating and forming metal using coal fire, hammers, and hand-built rigs – echoing the industrial rhythm that once defined this precinct.
Coin Press Workshop
Sunday, 22 June, 10 - 11am | 15 minute sessions
Location: Eveleigh Works
Create a personalised brass coin using fire, a mechanical fly press, and your own hands. Each coin takes shape through a short, guided session – a keepsake that feels real, weighty, and connected to the tools and time that made it. Each ticket is $15+BF - Book now.
Open Workshop Weekends
Sunday, 22 June, 10am - 5pm
On select weekends, Eveleigh Works will be open to the public. Come through to explore the space, meet the people keeping these skills alive, and experience the texture and pace of a working forge in the middle of the city.
Heritage Walking Tour
Thursday 19 June: 12 - 1pm
Sunday, 22 June: 10 - 11am or 12 - 1pm
Uncover the legacy of South Eveleigh on a 60-minute guided tour, created in partnership with the Australian Railway Historical Society. Explore South Eveleigh's rich industrial past, discover personal stories of the workers who kept it running, and learn about the remarkable process of turning this 134 year old industrial space into a living museum and vibrant multi-use innovation precinct. Each ticket is $20+BF. Click here to book.
Live Music
Soak up the sounds with free live music from a curated lineup of talented artists, serving up an eclectic mix of genres and melodies along Locomotive Street.
Thursday, 19 June, 11.30am - 1.30pm | Karen Lee Andrews - One of Australia’s finest Gospel, Blues and Soul singers.
Friday, 20 June, 11.30am - 1.30pm | Victor Valdez - Internationally acclaimed harpist and vocalist from Mexico.
Saturday, 21 June, 4 - 6pm | Donne Restom – Jazz vocal and guitar duo.
There’s more to explore! Discover The Loco Markets event lineup for 26 - 29 June right here.
Getting to South Eveleigh is easy - we're just moments from Redfern Station and several nearby bus stops. Click here for the best ways to get here.
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