At a glance
- Next dates
- Saturday 21 November, Saturday 5 December and Saturday 19 December 2026, each 9am to 2pm
- Where
- Civic Park, corner of King Street and Darby Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
- How it runs
- The first Saturday of the month, except January; in November and December it runs on the first and third Saturdays for the Christmas markets
- Getting there
- Light rail to the Civic stop, then walk through Wheeler Place; the organiser also points to First Parking on Argyle Street
- Payment
- Most stallholders take EFTPOS and cash, but some are cash only; the nearest ATM is a 2 minute walk at 365 Hunter Street
- Who it’s for
- Anyone planning a Saturday morning at a maker and street food market in the city centre
- What to do now
- Pick a date, bring some cash, and plan to arrive by light rail to the Civic stop
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the Olive Tree Market website and the Visit Newcastle listing
- Not yet confirmed
- The stallholder and music line-ups for each date, which the organiser says it shares on its blog and social media
The Olive Tree Market is on at Civic Park in Newcastle on Saturday 21 November, Saturday 5 December and Saturday 19 December 2026, from 9am to 2pm each day. The organiser says the market normally runs on the first Saturday of the month and adds a third-Saturday market in November and December for its Christmas markets.
This brief uses the Olive Tree Market’s own website (read on 10 November 2026), the Visit Newcastle event listing and the Newcastle Transport light rail page. For the trams themselves, see our guide to Newcastle light rail stops, times and road rules.
When is the Olive Tree Market in 2026 and 2027?
| Date | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 21 November 2026 | 9am to 2pm | Olive Tree Market, Visit Newcastle |
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | 9am to 2pm | Olive Tree Market, Visit Newcastle |
| Saturday 19 December 2026 | 9am to 2pm | Olive Tree Market, Visit Newcastle |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | Not on the organiser’s page yet | Visit Newcastle date only |
| Saturday 6 March, 3 April, 1 May and 5 June 2027 | Not on the organiser’s page yet | Visit Newcastle dates only |
The organiser says the market takes January off. The organiser’s website is the place to confirm a date before you go.
What is the Olive Tree Market?
The organiser describes it as a market of emerging and established artists, designers, makers, gourmet food producers and street food sellers, with live local music. Its home page says over 100 stallholders each month, while its markets page says over 130, so treat the number as roughly that range. The organiser says it launched in 2008 and has hosted over 800 artists, designers and small businesses across more than 115 market days. Those are the organiser’s own figures.
How do I get to Civic Park?
The organiser asks locals to walk, ride or take public transport into the city. Its directions are to take the light rail and get off at the Civic stop, then walk through Wheeler Place to the market. Newcastle Transport says the light rail runs from 5am to 1am seven days a week, and the Civic stop is the third of the six stops counting from Newcastle Interchange.
For driving, the organiser lists First Parking on Argyle Street. For the council’s own on-street rules and prices in the city centre, see our guide to Newcastle city centre council parking. The organiser has not published a road closure for the market.
How do I pay, and is there an ATM?
The organiser says the majority of stallholders accept EFTPOS and cash, but that some, particularly emerging creatives, are cash only, so it recommends bringing some cash. The closest ATM is a 2 minute walk away at 365 Hunter Street.
What facilities are there?
- Toilets: an amenities block in the centre of Civic Park, plus two portable toilets beside the female amenities
- Help: the Site Office is in the centre of the market, opposite the Main Music Stage
- Dogs: the organiser says pets are welcome; its sentence about the conditions is cut off on the page, and Visit Newcastle lists the market as “Pet Friendly – Enquire”, so ask the organiser if you plan to bring one
- Access: Visit Newcastle lists the market as family friendly with a public toilet and says it actively welcomes people with access needs
- Photos: the organiser asks visitors to tag #theolivetreemarket when sharing
Who do I ask, and where do I check for changes?
The organiser says to follow its Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest on upcoming markets and designers, and it publishes updates and featured stallholders on its blog. The Visit Newcastle listing links to the organiser’s website.
Sources
- The Olive Tree Market — Markets (dates, times, location, getting there, payment, facilities; read 10 November 2026)
- The Olive Tree Market — home page (next market, stallholder numbers, history)
- Visit Newcastle — The Olive Tree Market (2026 and 2027 dates, accessibility notes)
- Newcastle Transport — Light rail (hours and stops)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with The Olive Tree Market or the City of Newcastle. Dates and times can change; check the organiser’s website before you go.
Featured image: the fountain at Civic Park, Newcastle (photo: Adamdaley / CC BY-SA 4.0, taken May 2017) (text added)