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Next edition
2026
Sydney Craft Week Festival 2026
A citywide festival of workshops, open studios, exhibitions and markets celebrating craft. The 2026 festival is presented by UNSW School of Art & Design, following its founding by Australian Design Centre.
Organised by UNSW Faculty of Art & Design
WHY GODiscover maker events and open studios across Sydney.
Details checked on 14 October 2026 against sydneycraftweek.com . Always confirm with the organiser before you go.
A little more before you go.
Visitor information reviewed 4 October 2026. Check current arrangements with the organiser.
What kind of event is this?
Sydney Craft Week is a citywide program running 9 to 18 October 2026. Individual hosts offer exhibitions, workshops and opportunities to meet makers and buy handmade work.
Organiser informationDo I need to book?
Many activities have free admission, while ticketed sessions are managed by their host organisations. Choose an individual event in the program to find its venue, hours, price and booking requirements.
Organiser informationOur planning tip: Choose the activity first, then plan your route. Check access with that venue; a citywide festival does not have one set of access arrangements.
Craft Week highlights
Explore the programme’s UNSW Makers’ Market and Ceramic Business District Market. Also happening that Saturday: The Great Artist Market at Manly Wharf.