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Kevin Cheng
District Coordinator
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area.
Unique shopping, immersive gaming, markets, vibrant street culture, karaoke, art, dance and a thriving late-night scene celebrate both its cultural heritage and innovative future.
Explore Haymarket’s Chinatown and the renowned Dixon Street, alongside Thaitown, Paddy’s Markets, Market City, Capitol Theatre and Darling Square, or join the action for landmark events including SXSW Sydney, Vivid and Lunar Festival.
Market City
Paddys Market
4a Centre for Contemporary Chinese Art
Dynasty Karaoke
Borgna Korean BBQ
Royal Palace
Capitol Theatre
Chat Thai
Seri Bar
Bancho Bar
Location
At Dixon St, you'll find Sydney's original Chinatown, the tip of a bustling District where cultures connect.
Opportunities
Posted by Haymarket Precinct
Looking for a video content editor
Seeking a digital native to create great multimedia reels for social media.
Seeking a digital native to create great multimedia reels for social media.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2025
Posted by City of Sydney
Dixon Street improvement grant
Transforming Dixon Street with upgraded shopfront and facades
Transforming Dixon Street with upgraded shopfront and facades
Opportunity closes
31 Jul 2027
Statistics
eateries from 17 cultures
late night dining spots
karaoke bars
light rail stops; connected within minutes to multiple areas
average visits on a Saturday night
Source: DSpark mobility data
average monthly night-time in person spend
Source: Westpac DataX spend data
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
