Everyone is invited to take their tastebuds on a culinary holiday at the Northern Beaches Council World Food Markets being held at Gilbert Park, Manly every Friday night from 13 January to 31 March.

Between 5 and 9pm each Friday, visitors to the markets can enjoy taste sensations from around the globe while taking in the free outdoor musical entertainment including Funk, Soul Disco, Rhythm & Blues and Motown Classics.

"The markets brings a relaxed family friendly atmosphere, charm and fun to one of Sydney's most popular seaside neighbourhoods and I encourage everyone to come along," said David Kerr, Northern Beaches Council Acting General Manager.

World Food Markets food-stall taste-treats will include:

• La Sudaca Food (South American)
• Authentic Turkish Gozleme (Turkish)
• The Frog Connexion (French)
• Bamboo Story (Chinese)
• Zaytoona (Middle Eastern)
• Yupin's Thai (Thai)
• Berlin Bangers (German)
• Cantina Movil (Mexican)
• Pizzeria on the Road (Italian)
• The Spanish Cook (Spanish)
• Natural Pancake (Dutch Pancakes)