The Loco Markets | 3 - 6 July
This week at The Loco Markets, discover ethically made fashion, accessories, and art that blend timeless style with conscious living. Explore handcrafted textiles, unique gifts, and natural beauty, and wellness products - all thoughtfully curated for a more sustainable lifestyle.
Plus, enjoy free live music, uncover South Eveleigh's rich history on our Heritage Walking Tours, join a blacksmithing workshop at Eveleigh Works, and keep the kids entertained with free weekend activities like the Paint & Sing-Along Workshop and face painting.
Here’s what’s on this week:
The Loco Markets
Thursday – Saturday, 3 - 5 July: 10am – 7pm
Sunday, 6 July: 10am – 4pm
Market Lineup:
Paper Pops – Eco-friendly toys made for kids aged 1-7.
Em Hatton – Art & Illustration featuring vibrant femme figures.
Pachamama Remedies - A botanical atelier crafting artisanal wellness products using the purest botanical ingredients.
Tara Casey Art - Mixed media handmade gems including illustrated cards, embroidered jewellery, photography, and prints.
Ignem Terrae - Unique, high-quality ceramic products created through meticulous craftsmanship.
Brentos – Art and illustration inspired by the Australian bush and coastline.
Mina Finery - Timeless and ethically made womenswear designed for various stages throughout a woman's life. Breastfeeding friendly, modest and high quality.
Soka Pantry Co. - Premium, small-batch condiments fusing the bold flavours of Seoul and Istanbul.
Stòrí of Africa - Nourishing skincare infused with nourishing African botanicals and other natural ingredients.
Weekend Family Fun
Paint & Sing-Along Workshop
In this fun-filled painting session, kids will unleash their inner artist while grooving to their favourite tunes. With music, colour, and a supportive vibe, it’s all about self-expression, confidence, and creations they’ll be proud of. Pick from three sessions - 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm on Saturday or Sunday, 5 - 6 July. This is a free event but registrations are essential - book a spot here.
Face Painting
Watch your child’s imagination come to life as our talented face painters transform them into magical princesses, mighty superheroes, and everything in between! No bookings needed - just swing by on Saturday or Sunday, 11am - 4pm. First come, first served.
Eveleigh Works
Mobile Foundry Demonstrations
Thursday, 3 July, 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, 6 July, 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, 6 July, 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 3 July: 12 - 1pm
Sunday, 6 July: 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, 3 July, 11.30am - 1.30pm | Vanessa Jade - EMI recording artist and songwriter
Friday, 4 July, 11.30am - 1.30pm & 4.30 - 6.30pm | David Rodriguez
Saturday, 5 July, 4 - 6pm | Artist TBA
Sunday, 6 July, 12-2pm | Lauren White - New-Gen vocalist and double bassist
There’s more to explore! Discover our NAIDOC Week at The Loco Markets event lineup for 6 - 13 July 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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