The best of Sydney's food scene all in one place.
Eat your way through the best of Sydney's food scene at Manning Night Market coming this 14 + 15 October. All your favourite cuisines, all in one place! With everything from Vietnamese, Japanese and Hawaiian, your dinner and dessert cravings are sorted.
Come for the food and stay for the vibes with live music and DJ sets that will keep the energy going all night long.
Open to students, families and the community – everyone’s welcome! 💛
🗓️ Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026
🕔 5pm – 10pm
📍 Manning House
🎟️ Free!
USU Member offer
If you're a USU Member, make sure to come early to score some extra perks on the night!
The first 500 Members who pre-register and attend each night will receive a voucher to spend on any food item of choice. Plus, the first 125 Rewards Members will receive an extra voucher to spend on a dessert item from Mapo Gelato, Makers Daily or Tall Grass Cane Juice.
Becoming a USU Member is free for all USYD students. Join here!
Your favourite food vendors all in one place
Free creative activities throughout the night
Live music and DJ sets to keep the vibes going all night
Where to find us
Know before you go
What to bring
Manning Night Market is an all-ages event.
To access the bar, you will need a government issued ID.
We accept NSW digital ID, Australian driver's license or learner permit, passport (from any country), adult proof of age card, or international driver's license.
Security must see your original photo ID in person and will not accept photos of IDs on phones.
Manning Night Market is a cashless event. There is no ATM on site.
Travel & transport
Parking
There is very limited public parking on campus. We strongly advise not driving to campus.
Bus
You can catch buses that stop at either: City Rd or Parramatta Rd, University of Sydney. Manning House is approximately a 5-10 minute walk from either bus stop.
Train
Redfern station is the closest station to USYD and it's a 20 minute walk to Manning House.
Taxi / Rideshare
If arriving by taxi or rideshare, request the drop-off location as Manning House. There will be a dedicated transport zone located at the end of Manning Rd.
Arrival & entry
Doors open at 5pm. The main entrance for Manning Night Market is on Manning Rd.
The line for voucher collection will open at 4:30pm. To collect your voucher, be sure to have your ticket and USU Membership app ready for a smooth and quick entry. Vouchers are limited to the first 500 USU Members who have pre-registered and attend the event each night. First 125 Rewards Members who have pre-registered and attend the event each night will also receive an extra dessert voucher.
Accessibility
Help on the night
There will be a friendly team of security and USU staff around all night for anything you may need.
Accessible drop off and pick up point
Best place to be dropped off will be at Manning carpark on Manning Rd.
Wheelchair access
Manning House has multiple ramp entryways with lift access to level 1 available via the Education Building.
Noise sensitivity
Complimentary ear plugs are available at the bar on ground floor. Please speak to our friendly staff.
Quiet space
For those needing to chillout or take a break from the music, you can access the quiet space in Manning Meeting room 1 on level 1 of Manning House.
Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets are located on all levels of Manning House.