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Christmas Markets

Gift fairs, kersmarks and twilight markets across Cape Town and the Western Cape, from late September into early January.

Cape gift market
Cape Gift Market
6 – 25 November 2026
Atlantic Seaboard
Paarl feesmark
Paarl Feesmark
23 November – 5 December 2026
Paarl
Gift market strand
Gift Market Strand
26 November – 23 December 2026
Strand
Skeppend kersmark – winelands
Skeppend Kersmark – Winelands
27 November – 20 December 2026
Paarl

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COMING UP

Markets and events in the next few weeks, chosen editorially and by featured placement.

Secret garden market

Secret Garden Market

14 November 2026
Deep South
A monthly market in Kommetjie featuring artisanal goods, local makers, fresh produce, live music, food stalls, and relaxed garden-style shopping at The Live Edge.
Country craft market

Country Craft Market

Upcoming dates: 14 + 28 November; 5, 12 + 19 December 2026
Somerset West
Twice-monthly craft market, established in 1983, showcasing exceptional handmade goods with no mass-produced items.
Uitsig kersmark

Uitsig Kersmark

16 November – 5 December 2026
Northern Suburbs
One of Bellville’s long-standing Christmas markets at Uitsig Kerk, where the draw is the makers: over 200 exhibitors, most of them small local businesses selling handcrafted gifts, craft, décor and food. Shoppers browse the whole market and settle at a central pay-point near the exit, rather than paying stall by stall.
Gordonsbaai kersmark

Gordonsbaai Kersmark

20 November – 5 December 2026
Gordon's Bay
An annual late-November Christmas market in Gordon’s Bay, with stalls across craft, gifts, jewellery, toys, stationery and homeware. The on-site restaurant is part of the appeal, and the milk tart pancakes have become a reason regulars return.
Square pegs family fun day

Square Pegs Family Fun Day

21 November 2026
Malmesbury
A family day of horse rides, carnival games and live music in Malmesbury, run with and by the neurodivergent learners it’s raising funds for.
The best thing ever pop-up

The Best Thing Ever Pop-Up

27 + 28 November 2026
Cape Town City & Surrounds
Two days of fashion, gifts and good food at the heritage venue of Welgemeend, with complimentary wine tastings and free entry.

POPULAR GUIDES

Not sure where to start? Our curated market guides cover everything from weekend markets to winter fairs – browse by day, type, or occasion to find the right market for you.   

festivals

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Cape Winelands Markets

NEW ON THE SCENE

New markets, returning favourites and news from across the Cape market scene.

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Alphen Market returns with Friday evenings and a themed summer calendar

26 October 2026
The Constantia market reopens this Friday for its 2026/2027 season, now running one long weekend a month and welcoming the…
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Cape Point Vineyards Market returns for summer

09 October 2026
The Thursday night market at Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek is back for the season, with street food, live music…
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A new monthly market opens in Woodstock this Saturday

02 October 2026
Founders Keepers Market launches at The Woodstock Foundry on 3 October 2026, and plans to return on the first Saturday…

Just added

German Inspired Christmas Market at Yes! Exclusive Flowers
Cape Town City & Surrounds

Added 10 Nov

Italy in Town
Cape Town City & Surrounds

Added 9 Nov

Somerset Mall Festive Gift Market
Somerset West

Added 9 Nov

Blaauwklippen Twilight Christmas Market
Stellenbosch

Added 9 Nov

EXPLORE MARKETS

The regulars: weekly and monthly markets across Cape Town and the Western Cape, worth a visit any time.

Greyton village market

Greyton Village Market

Weekly on Saturdays
Greyton
Weekly Saturday Greyton Village Market offering homemade, homegrown and handcrafted goods in a lively Overberg setting.
The social grove market

The Social Grove Market

Twice a month on selected dates
West Coast
A new outdoor market on Kleine Hopefield Destination Farm, set beneath blue gum trees just outside Hopefield on the West Coast.
Kirstenhof community market

Kirstenhof Community Market

Last Saturday of the month.
Deep South
A welcoming monthly community market where local food, handmade products and small businesses come together in the heart of Kirstenhof.
The farm village market

The Farm Village Market

Weekly on Wednesdays
Deep South
A weekly Wednesday evening market in Noordhoek offering good food, local flavours, drinks and a relaxed village atmosphere.
Green point flea market

Green Point Flea Market

Weekly on Sundays (weather-permitting)
Atlantic Seaboard
Iconic Green Point flea market with 200+ traders, Cape Malay eats, crafts and vintage finds.
City bowl community market

City Bowl Community Market

28 November & 19 December 2026
Cape Town City & Surrounds
A free community market on the grounds of Good Hope Seminary High, running from late afternoon into the evening.

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